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Analysis: US July non-farm payrolls unexpectedly decreased by 23,000, coupled with oil price fluctuations, driving gold to its best weekly performance in seven months.
This week, the gold market was supported by two macroeconomic forces. On Friday, the U.S. July non-farm payrolls report showed an unexpected decrease of 23,000 jobs, significantly lower than the marke
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Bloomberg economists expect the US core CPI year-over-year growth to slow to 2% in July, a new low since March 2021, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged in September.
Bloomberg economists, including Anna Wong, noted in their latest weekly outlook report that market expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve have cooled following the unexpectedly
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Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal: The Federal Reserve's independence is at a "critical juncture" amid discussions of interest rate hikes.
Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal commented that the Federal Reserve's independence is at an "interesting moment," as unlike last year's discussions around rate cuts, the question now is whethe
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Donald Trump again threatens to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled in June that Lisa Cook could remain in office while the related case was resolved.
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U.S. non-farm payrolls unexpectedly decreased by 23,000 in July. Coupled with the Japanese Finance Minister's warning of intervention, the USD/JPY pair once fell 1.1% to 156.68.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Friday that non-farm payrolls decreased by 23,000 in July, significantly lower than market expectations of an 80,000 increase, while June data was also revise
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Bank of America still expects the Fed to raise rates by 75 basis points this year, starting in September, despite weaker July jobs data showing payrolls fell 23,000.
Bank of America still expects the Fed to raise rates by 75 basis points this year, starting in September, despite weaker July jobs data showing payrolls fell 23,000. The bank noted that prior months'
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Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius said upcoming inflation data will be more important to the Federal Reserve than employment figures, and he expects inflation to continue to slow.
Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius said upcoming inflation data will be more important to the Federal Reserve than employment figures, and he expects inflation to continue to slow.
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Fed's Barkin: Doesn't think there is wage inflation right now.
Fed's Barkin: Doesn't think there is wage inflation right now.
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FED'S BARKIN: MAY BE MOVING INTO A WORLD OF GREATER INSTABILITY
FED'S BARKIN: MAY BE MOVING INTO A WORLD OF GREATER INSTABILITY
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Bitcoin broke through $65,000 to approximately $65,200, up nearly 2% on the day, after US non-farm payrolls in July unexpectedly decreased by 23,000, significantly lower than the anticipated increase of 80,000.
The "huge surprise" in employment data prompted traders to re-evaluate the possibility of a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised down June's dat
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BlackRock's Rick Rieder: July US employment report makes Fed rate hike 'not make sense right now', rate cut still possible this year
Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, stated on Bloomberg that the July US employment report likely takes a Federal Reserve rate hike off the table. He added that a rate cut is still p
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Nick Timiraos: July employment report is complex for Fed to interpret; evidence of non-reaccelerating labor market could temper next month's rate hike case, but inflation data remains key.
Nick Timiraos comments that the July employment report presents a complex picture for the Federal Reserve, noting that new evidence of a non-reaccelerating labor market could weaken the argument for a
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US Treasuries Rally After Employers Unexpectedly Cut Jobs in July, Trimming Fed Rate-Hike Bets
US Treasuries Rally After Employers Unexpectedly Cut Jobs in July, Trimming Fed Rate-Hike Bets
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US July Nonfarm Payrolls Fall 23K M/M; Est. +80K
US July Nonfarm Payrolls Fall 23K M/M; Est. +80K
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Barclays says the "Sell America" trade is resurfacing in dollar and US bond markets
Barclays attributes the return of this trade to uncertainty over Fed policy, a potential yen carry-trade unwind, and concerns over AI spending, which are driving volatility. Despite this, US equities
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Natixis Chief U.S. Economist Hodge: Upcoming employment data will not change the Federal Reserve's thinking
Christopher Hodge anticipates the upcoming US jobs report will show a modest increase in the unemployment rate.
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Synchrony Bank offers the highest CD rate today at 4.15% APY for its 14-month CD
The highest certificate of deposit (CD) rate available today, August 7, 2026, is 4.15% APY, offered by Synchrony Bank for its 14-month CD. This comes as CD rates have generally been declining due to t
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Trump: The Fed's interest rate decisions do not depend entirely on Warsh; its board is “highly politicized”
Trump: The Fed's interest rate decisions do not depend entirely on Warsh; its board is "highly politicized"
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The U.S. Department of Labor will release its July employment report today. Economists expect 83,000 new jobs to have been added, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%. U.S. stock futures are trading higher.
The U.S. Department of Labor is set to release its July employment report today at 8:30 AM ET. The market generally expects the U.S. economy to have added 83,000 jobs in July, up from 57,000 in June,
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Bond traders are focused on Friday's labor market data, which could influence expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
Bond traders are focused on Friday's labor market data, which could influence expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
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US sold euros to prop up yen without European Central Bank (ECB)'s knowledge, sparking rare trust crisis among major Western central banks
US sold euros to prop up yen without European Central Bank (ECB)'s knowledge, sparking rare trust crisis among major Western central banks
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Fed’s FIMA Repo Facility Went Unused for 8th Straight Week, suggesting Japan didn’t use the tool in its latest effort to support the yen
Fed’s FIMA Repo Facility Went Unused for 8th Straight Week, suggesting Japan didn’t use the tool in its latest effort to support the yen
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Analysis: Trump's close relationship with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh creates economic risks for the central bank's independence
An analysis suggests that Trump's reported repeated phone calls to Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, treating him as an ally, could complicate the central bank's efforts to demonstrate independence on inflati
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EY-Parthenon expects the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged through year-end, citing a stable labor market despite Wall Street's payroll expectations.
EY-Parthenon believes the labor market remains stable and is unlikely to shift the Fed's focus, even after Friday's jobs report. The firm states that only broader, more persistent inflation or a meani
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San Francisco Fed President Daly: To fight inflation, further rate hikes may be needed in the future
San Francisco Fed President Daly: To fight inflation, further rate hikes may be needed in the future
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Fed's Daly calls October jobs report 'good news,' but expresses concern over inflation outlook
Federal Reserve official Mary Daly stated that the October employment report was "good news," expressing optimism about the U.S. labor market. However, she emphasized that wage growth is not running h
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US October non-farm payrolls added 165,000, beating expectations, while Bitcoin prices held steady near $75,000
U.S. October nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000, beating expectations, while Bitcoin prices held steady near $75,000. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday showed that nonfarm pay
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Treasury and Fed Withdraw Plan for $250 Cross-Border Travel Rule Threshold
Treasury and Fed Withdraw Plan for $250 Cross-Border Travel Rule Threshold
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U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, boosting market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, boosting market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
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Goldman Sachs lowers gold price target amid Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot: to $4,150 by end of 2026 and $4,800 by end of 2027
Goldman Sachs lowers gold price target amid Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot: to $4,150 by end of 2026 and $4,800 by end of 2027
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ING: US dollar could strengthen further if nonfarm payrolls data comes in strong
According to The Wall Street Journal, ING analyst Chris Turner stated that if the upcoming U.S. non-farm payrolls data comes in strong, it could reinforce market expectations for further rate hikes by
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Treasury traders increased bullish bets ahead of Friday's employment report as expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve continued to cool.
Treasury traders increased bullish bets ahead of Friday's employment report as expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve continued to cool.
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Democrats win control of Congress in US midterm elections, probability of a December Federal Reserve rate hike drops to 67%
Following the Democrats winning control of Congress in the US midterm elections, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December has dropped from over 80% to 67%, while the probability of r
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The Federal Reserve terminates enforcement actions against Allegiant United Holdings and Nano Banc
The Federal Reserve has announced the termination of its enforcement actions against Allegiant United Holdings, LLC, Nano Financial Holdings, Inc., and Nano Banc, with the related written agreements h
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Protos: US regulators question banks on Binance hack impact, lenders review security systems
Citing Reuters via Protos, following the hack on Binance, officials from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency contacted banks to check for any unusual activity or serv
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Richmond Fed President Barkin: The Federal Reserve still needs to raise interest rates in the future, but the pace will remain gradual
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said he expects the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates further in the future, though the exact magnitude and pace remain uncertain. In an interview wit
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Richmond Fed President Barkin: Inflation is the most critical risk currently facing the Federal Reserve
Richmond Fed President Barkin stated that inflation is the most significant risk currently facing the Federal Reserve, noting that inflation is neither accelerating nor declining, and monetary policy
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Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack: Must Maintain Restrictive Interest Rates to Cool Inflation
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said interest rates need to remain restrictive to bring inflation down to the central bank's target, and more frequent adjustments would help reduce the risk of po
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Federal Reserve October Banking Survey Shows Tightening Credit Standards for Small Businesses and Commercial Real Estate
The Federal Reserve's October Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) showed that U.S. banks further tightened credit standards for small and medium-sized enterprises, commercial real estate, and s
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Arthur Hayes: AI Giant Equity Dilution May Weigh on Stock Prices, Short-Term Bearish for Bitcoin, While Central Bank Bailouts Hold Long-Term Promise
Arthur Hayes: AI Giant Equity Dilution May Weigh on Stock Prices, Short-Term Bearish for Bitcoin, While Central Bank Bailouts Hold Long-Term Promise
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Donald Trump's special committee hearing regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has been postponed to December 14.
The special committee hearing regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, initiated by Donald Trump, has been postponed to December 14, White House officials revealed on Wednesday. Donald Trump esta
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Nick Timiraos: A Democratic Senate would pose the strongest check on Donald Trump's reshaping of the Federal Reserve
Nick Timiraos: A Democratic Senate victory would serve as the most powerful check on Donald Trump's reshaping of the Federal Reserve. If any Federal Reserve Board of Governors vacancies arise in the f
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Lombard Odier Economists: A Democratic Senate Win Helps Reduce Uncertainty Around Fed Independence
According to Dow Jones Market Talk, Samy Chaar, Chief Economist at Lombard Odier, believes that a Democratic victory in the Senate would provide a check on Donald Trump's key institutional personnel n
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According to a Federal Reserve survey on November 2, banks tightened their lending standards for non-bank financial institutions, which could restrict financing for Bitcoin investors.
According to a lending survey released by the Federal Reserve on November 2, banks tightened their lending standards for non-bank financial institutions, while demand from commercial lenders and priva
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U.S. Treasuries fell due to strong U.S. job openings data and oil price volatility.
US job openings data exceeded economists' expectations, indicating a still robust labor market, which could give the Federal Reserve room to raise interest rates to curb inflation. Meanwhile, oil pric
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U.S. factory activity strengthened in October, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI rising to 59.0, which could complicate Bitcoin's hopes for interest rate cuts.
U.S. factory activity strengthened in October, with the ISM Production Index rising to 59.0, potentially complicating Bitcoin's hopes for rate cuts. A report released by the Institute for Supply Manag
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Bitcoin Trades Near $77,500 as US Midterm Voting Begins, Influenced by Binance Hack and Macro Factors
Bitcoin traded near $77,500 on Tuesday morning as polls opened for the U.S. midterm elections, down about 0.6% on the day. The price action is pressured by factors including a record $6.3 billion Bina
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Nick Timiraos reposts a 2000 news article: Tech bubble executives ignored rate hike risks, companies went bankrupt nine months later.
Nick Timiraos reposted an old news story from 2000, recalling the tale of Sy Picon during the dot-com bubble. In January 2000, The Wall Street Journal reported that Sy Picon, founder of Sy Picon, a di
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The Federal Reserve's Goolsbee Sounds AI Inflation Alarm: Can the Crypto Market Hold the $75,000 Mark?
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee warned that excessive market expectations for AI productivity could lead to rising inflation, forcing the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, and potentially even triggering stagflation. This warning has garnered attention across global financial markets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has experienced significant price volatility recently. After surpassing the $80,000 mark, the market is closely watching whether it can consistently hold the critical support level of $75,000 amidst macroeconomic headwinds.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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What is FED Coin? An Analysis of the Cryptocurrency of the Same Name and the Concept of the Federal Reserve's Digital Currency
The term "FED coin" carries a dual meaning within the cryptocurrency space: it can refer to low-market-cap cryptocurrencies circulating on the market, such as "Federal Reserve (FED)" or "FEDCOIN," which have no official affiliation with the Federal Reserve System and exhibit extremely low trading volumes; alternatively, it may informally refer to the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that the Federal Reserve is currently researching and exploring. This article will elaborate on the background, current status, and related developments of these two types of "FED coins" separately.
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Bitcoin Breaks $80,000: Buying Emerges Amid Volatile Federal Reserve Policy Expectations, Who's Positioning?
Bitcoin's price recently surged from around $63,000 in mid-August, briefly breaking above $81,000 on August 26, setting a multi-month high. This rally comes as market expectations for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy fluctuate; the CME tool still shows a high probability of maintaining current interest rates, but expectations for a rate hike within the year have increased. On-chain data indicates that large "whale" investors actively accumulated Bitcoin when it retested the $60,000 mark, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded strong net inflows, suggesting that institutional capital is a significant driver of this rebound.
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Bitcoin tops $80,000, expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike pause grow, who is actively positioning?
As of August 25, 2026, Bitcoin's price surpassed $80,000, marking its best week since 2023. This strong rebound comes as market expectations for the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates in September are rising, with the probability of a pause in rate hikes briefly reaching 70%. Amid changing macroeconomic conditions and fluctuating ETF capital flows, large Bitcoin holders (whales) and institutional investors have emerged as the primary buying force, actively buying the dips and demonstrating a strategic willingness to allocate to scarce assets.
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The Nikkei 225 Index fell 5.76% from its previous close, currently trading at 57,557.09.
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ZEC (Zcash) is up 6.26% over the past 4 hours, currently trading at $1,330.13.
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AUD/USD fell 0.89% from its previous close, currently trading at 0.6946.
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Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index fell 6.11% from its previous close, currently trading at 39,032.95.
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The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.06% from its previous close, currently trading at 3,650.85.
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Brent crude was up 3.52% from its previous close, currently trading at $98.354.
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South Korea's KOSPI index fell 5.48% from its previous close, currently standing at 5,088.79.
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Trump's policies and institutional participation drove Ethereum's sharp rally in August 2026, with its market cap reaching approximately $294.8 billion in November
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USD/KRW is up 1.16% from its previous close, currently trading at 1,356.9045
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WTI crude oil is up 2.54% from its previous close, currently trading at $90.764.
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