Inflation
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Analysis indicates that under the leadership of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, the September meeting may once again keep interest rates unchanged.
The article analyzes that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has maintained interest rates unchanged in two meetings since taking office in March. Despite the largest divergence in a decade at the m
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Oxford Economics expects July headline PCE inflation to rise 3.6% year-over-year, slightly easing from June's 3.7%, and anticipates the Fed will keep rates unchanged for the rest of 2026.
Oxford Economics expects July headline PCE inflation to rise 3.6% year-over-year, slightly easing from June's 3.7%, and anticipates the Fed will keep rates unchanged for the rest of 2026. The firm cit
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Fed's Hammack questions if public can wait another 3-4 years for 2% inflation target
Fed's Hammack questions if public can wait another 3-4 years for 2% inflation target
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FED'S BARKIN: CURRENT LEVELS OF FEDERAL DEBT ARE AN INFLATIONARY "WIND" THAT THE FED HAS TO NAVIGATE AGAINST
FED'S BARKIN: CURRENT LEVELS OF FEDERAL DEBT ARE AN INFLATIONARY "WIND" THAT THE FED HAS TO NAVIGATE AGAINST
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Federal Reserve's Barkin says rate hikes still possible, bringing inflation down to 2% remains an open question.
Richmond Federal Reserve President Barkin noted that inflation may slow due to easing wage pressures, fading tariff and oil shocks, but price pressures may persist. He added that many Federal Reserve
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Silver futures opened at $65.46 per ounce on Thursday, a year-on-year increase of 70.2%. The market is focused on the upcoming PPI report.
Silver September futures opened at $65.46 per ounce on Thursday, down 0.4% from Wednesday's closing price of $65.70. As of 8:11 AM ET, silver prices edged lower to $65.23. Silver's year-over-year gain
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US July Producer Prices Unchanged M/M, Below Est. +0.2%; Core PPI Rises 0.2% M/M, Below Est. +0.3%
US July Producer Prices Unchanged M/M, Below Est. +0.2%; Core PPI Rises 0.2% M/M, Below Est. +0.3%; Producer prices rose 4.7% Y/Y, below est. +4.9%; Core PPI rose 4.2% Y/Y, in line with est. +4.2%.
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Gold futures opened flat at $4,468.80 an ounce, with a monthly gain of nearly 10%, as the market focused on the PPI report to gauge the Federal Reserve's September rate hike prospects.
Gold futures for December delivery opened at $4,468.80 per ounce on Thursday, August 13, Eastern Time, flat with Wednesday's closing price, and were trading at $4,441.10 as of 7:53 AM. Gold prices hav
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Despite the UK economy growing by 0.4% in the second quarter, the International Monetary Fund warned that a war with Iran could hit UK economic growth harder than other rich nations.
Official UK data shows that the economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, following a 0.6% increase in the first quarter, with business investment rising by 1.7%, exceeding the expectations of econo
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CreditSights analysis suggests the Federal Reserve may maintain interest rates until the first half of 2027.
The agency noted that U.S. July inflation slowed from 3.5% to 3.4%, with decelerating wage growth and weakening employment data. Labor market uncertainties may prompt the Federal Reserve to remain on
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U.S. Treasury yields dip, with 10-year note falling over one basis point to 4.674%, as Wall Street awaits wholesale inflation data
The 2-year Treasury note yield fell over 2 basis points to 4.176%, and the 30-year Treasury bond yield fell one basis point to 5.236%. Investors are digesting July's inflation print and looking ahead
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South Korea's KOSPI index rose 3.6% on Thursday, rebounding approximately 22% from its July 30 low to enter a technical bull market.
South Korea's benchmark stock index, KOSPI, rose 3.6% on Thursday, rebounding approximately 22% from its July 30 low, officially entering a technical bull market. This rally was primarily driven by ch
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Japan's July PPI rose 7.2% year-on-year, fueling market expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike in September.
Data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Thursday showed that the Corporate Goods Price Index (PPI) rose by 7.2% year-on-year in July, slightly lower than the revised 7.3% in June, but still remain
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Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (July) rose 0.1% MoM, 7.2% YoY; Export Price Index fell 0.6% MoM, while Import Price Index rose 0.3% MoM.
Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (July) rose 0.1% MoM, 7.2% YoY; Export Price Index fell 0.6% MoM, while Import Price Index rose 0.3% MoM.
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BBC reports: In Kingsport, Tennessee, a town that manufactures missiles for the Donald Trump administration, local residents remain steadfast in their support for Donald Trump, despite his national approval rating dropping to 32% due to the Iran war and rising cost of living.
The town's Holston Army Ammunition Plant, which produces explosives for Patriot missiles, warheads, and other heavy weapons, is the sole domestic supplier of certain critical explosive and propellant
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The yield on the US 10-year Treasury auction reached 4.683%, a new high since 2007.
The U.S. Treasury completed the auction of $42 billion in 10-year Treasury notes on Wednesday, with a high yield of 4.683%, the highest level since the 2007 global financial crisis. Meanwhile, the Con
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Goldman Sachs expects core PCE to rise by 0.23% month-over-month in July, slightly higher than core CPI and market consensus, and anticipates the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates unchanged until the end of the year.
Goldman Sachs expects core PCE to rise by 0.23% month-over-month in July, slightly higher than core CPI and market consensus, and anticipates the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates unchanged
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Santander's Stephen Stanley maintains forecast for Fed rate hikes in September and December, despite in-line July CPI report
Stanley believes July's broadly in-line inflation report, which showed unrounded core CPI rose 0.215% month-over-month (equivalent to a 2.6% annualized pace), is unlikely to sway the Federal Reserve's
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Donald Trump claims the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz with a "WALL OF STEEL" naval blockade, stating Iran has no power to resist and is plagued by 300% inflation.
Donald Trump claims the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz with a "WALL OF STEEL" naval blockade, stating Iran has no power to resist and is plagued by 300% inflation.
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New estimate projects US seniors to see 3.6% Social Security COLA raise in 2027, highest in four years, boosting average monthly checks by ~$75.
The forecast by the Senior Citizens League is based on inflation data released Wednesday, which showed consumer prices in July rose 3.4% over the prior year. If this projection holds, the 2027 COLA wo
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JPMorgan Chase Strategists: The Federal Reserve Should Maintain Interest Rates, Expect Inflation to Gradually Decline
The chief global strategist at JPMorgan Chase Asset Management said the Federal Reserve should keep interest rates unchanged, predicting a gradual decline in inflation, citing growing evidence that a
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Pimco Economist Tiffany Wilding Says Fed Will Stay on Hold in September
Wilding made the remarks on "Bloomberg Surveillance" while reacting to the latest US consumer price report and its implications for Federal Reserve monetary policy.
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JPMorgan's Kelly Sees US Disinflation Trend from Lower Tariffs and Strait of Hormuz Oil Flow, Says Fed is on Wrong Track Signaling Less Communication
David Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, stated that he anticipates a disinflation trend in the United States. He attributes this to decreasing tariff costs and the eventual
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Fed whisperer Nick Timiraos reports July CPI core goods prices rose 0.20%, largest MoM increase since Sept 2025; shelter up 0.14%, core services ex-shelter up 0.19%.
Nick Timiraos, known for his insights into the Federal Reserve, highlighted key components of the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Core goods prices increased by 0.20% month-over-month, marking t
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Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy
Record diesel prices are exposing pain points in the stock market and economy, with a major risk being that high diesel prices will continue to put upward pressure on inflation.
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Iran's car market prices surge 40-130% since February, with officials calling it a 'mafia system', highlighting cost-of-living crisis
Domestic car prices in Iran have mostly risen 40% to 80% since the start of the war in February, with some vehicles selling for over 130% of their September 2025 costs. This makes even locally made ca
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MarketWatch analysis: Warsh's Fed aims to tame inflation to 2% by 2029 with slightly higher rates, and Wall Street now believes it
MarketWatch analysis indicates that after more than five years of previous attempts, Federal Reserve leaders believe they can reduce the inflation rate to 2% by 2029 with only slightly higher U.S. int
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Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs analyzed that despite strong economic performance, low consumer confidence may be attributed to a general "decline in well-being" across society.
Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs informed clients that the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to a historic low this year, dropping 13% year-over-year in September, with an almo
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US stocks were mixed, as inflation concerns and Middle East conflicts offset AI optimism.
US stocks were mixed, as inflation concerns and Middle East conflicts offset AI optimism.
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Polls show: US voters' opposition to war with Iran hits record high, 71% believe the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy
A Fox News poll released Thursday shows that 71% of American voters believe the Trump administration "lacks a clear strategy" to end the conflict with Iran, which has led to rising inflation and soari
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WuBlockchain: CoinShares Says Bitcoin Unlikely to Break $80K Without Inflation Improvement or Fed Shift
CoinShares stated that Bitcoin faces two major near-term headwinds: a more hawkish Federal Reserve and a setback to the CLARITY Act. The firm believes a decisive break above $80,000 is unlikely before
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Al Jazeera: Middle East conflict causes living costs to soar for 2 billion people in South Asia, disrupts energy supplies in multiple countries.
Al Jazeera reports that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing a worsening cost-of-living crisis for a quarter of the world's population, approximately 2 billion people in South Asia. C
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Soaring US Treasury yields offer a "silver lining," with some investors seeing a buying opportunity at 5% yields.
As the world's largest bond market remains under pressure, some investors see an attractive reason to buy U.S. Treasuries: yield. Driven by high inflation, ballooning budget deficits, and a surge in c
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The ECB's August Consumer Expectations Survey showed that inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose to 3.0%, with three-year and five-year inflation expectations also revised upwards.
A survey showed that consumers' inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose from 2.9% in July to 3.0%, three-year inflation expectations increased from 2.7% to 2.9%, and five-year inflation exp
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Does not rule out the possibility of a 50 basis point rate hike or consecutive rate hikes.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated at a press conference on Friday that there are no specific ideas regarding the pace of interest rate hikes, and policy will be decided after thorough dis
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Gasoline prices in Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas have increased by 10% for the first time in four years, sparking inflation concerns.
Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen announced on Monday a gasoline price hike of approximately 10%, from 4,750 Yemeni rials (approximately $8.90) to 5,250 Yemeni rials (approximately $9.80) per liter. Th
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ECB's Vujčić: Energy prices, now well above baseline, are driving market expectations for inflation and rate path; expects food inflation to peak at 3.4% in Q3 2027
European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujčić stated in an interview with Reuters that energy prices have continued to increase and are now well above the baseline of the ECB's latest pr
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German PPI MoM 1.1%, expected 0.4%, prior 1.1%, above expectations
PPI MoM: 1.1%, Est. 0.4%, Prev. 1.1%, Above Expectations Release Time: 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC
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German PPI YoY 4.6%, expected 4.1%, previous 3%, above expectations
PPI YoY: 4.6%, expected 4.1%, prior 3%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC
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Economist Mihir Torsekar warns economic squeeze from higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power could sway US midterm elections
Senior economist Mihir Torsekar told Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ that Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power, which c
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised interest rates to 1.25%, a 31-year high, to combat persistent inflation.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday raised its policy interest rate from 1% to 1.25% with a 7-2 vote, reaching its highest level in 31 years. This move aims to counter persistent inflationary pressures
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Japan's central bank raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, amid rising inflation
The Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points from 1% to 1.25% on Friday, marking the first increase since June and pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in 31
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Yen falls to 156.30 per dollar as softer August inflation dents BOJ aggressive tightening bets
The yen eased from 155.68-70 late Thursday, hours before the Bank of Japan's policy decision, after lower-than-expected consumer inflation in August dented expectations of aggressive tightening.
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RBA Governor Bullock: Australian Businesses Starting to Question if Inflation Will Return Below 3%
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock told a parliamentary panel on Friday that Australian businesses are starting to "bubble up" a view that elevated inflation is not coming back down be
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South Korean stocks opened up 2.24% on Friday, boosted by falling oil prices and easing inflation concerns following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened up 150.53 points, or 2.24%, at 6,865.94 points on Friday (9:15 AM KST). This followed an overnight rally on Wall Street, as falling oil prices and
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South Korea extends fuel tax cuts for two months until November to ease price pressures.
South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it would extend fuel tax cuts for another two months until November to ease price pressures stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East
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RBA Governor Bullock says board must decide if current rate is sufficient to cool prices
Australia’s central bank board needs to decide later this month whether its benchmark interest rate is at a level sufficient to restrain price pressures and return inflation to target, Governor Michel
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Japan's August inflation rate was 1.9% year-on-year, below expectations of 2.1% and matching the previous reading of 1.9%.
Japan's August inflation rate was 1.9% year-on-year, below expectations of 2.1% and matching the previous reading of 1.9%.
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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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The Senate failed to pass a cryptocurrency ethics rule because it did not cover the interests of officials' adult children.
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Musk reposted a tweet stating that OpenAI's AI agents are conducting "self-adventurous experiments" in a "safety sandbox," even pressuring each other for "permanent death" in exchange for collective benefit.
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Decentralized Applications (DApps) Explained: Reshaping the Foundation of the Web3 Ecosystem
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ODMCoin (ODMC) Project Review: A Blockchain Attempt at Oil and Gas Waste Treatment
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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Trump criticizes Supreme Court decisions on tariffs and birthright citizenship, claims they cost U.S. trillions of dollars
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Wu Blockchain: Interpol expands "Silver Notice" system, identifying at least €36 million in criminal assets
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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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Google executive says Asia's AI adoption is outpacing perception, with demand rising for cost-effectiveness
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