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Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Rajan: The Federal Reserve Should Hike Rates to Curb Accelerating Inflation
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said the Federal Reserve should raise interest rates to curb accelerating inflation. Rajan, who is also a member of a task force reviewing the Fede
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The Bank of Korea raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% for the second consecutive time, reaching a three-year high to combat high inflation and financial risks.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, the second consecutive hike, in response to strong economic growth and persistent high
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Chase Travel CEO Jason Wynn says Labor Day bookings are up 17% despite double-digit percentage increases in average hotel and airfares, with hotels now over $500 and flights over $1,000.
Chase Travel CEO Jason Wynn says Labor Day bookings are up 17% despite double-digit percentage increases in average hotel and airfares, with hotels now over $500 and flights over $1,000. Wynn noted th
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JPMorgan Chase strategist Jack Manley expects that Federal Reserve's Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole will not provide clear information on the interest rate path.
Jack Manley, a global market strategist at JPMorgan Chase Asset Management, stated that he does not believe Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole will provide any information r
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U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rises to 6.66%, returning to levels seen four weeks ago, Freddie Mac reports
The average 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also increased to 5.98% from 5.95% last week. Mortgage rates have been mostly rising this year due to the U.S. war with Iran, which has fueled expectations for
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Crypto traders await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech; one analyst expects a tough stance on inflation but no rate hikes until after November mid-terms
Crypto traders await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech; one analyst expects a tough stance on inflation but no rate hikes until after November mid-terms
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Silver September futures opened at $68.09/ounce on Thursday, up 0.1% after inflation report, reaching $68.99
Silver September futures opened at $68.09 per ounce on Thursday, August 27, 2026, up 0.1% from Wednesday's closing price, and reached $68.99 by 8:17 a.m. ET. This followed the Personal Consumption Exp
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Fed's Goolsbee says three-month inflation 'doesn't look terrible'
Fed's Goolsbee says three-month inflation 'doesn't look terrible'
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The Federal Reserve's Austan Goolsbee: The biggest short-term concern is inflation not being under control
The Federal Reserve's Austan Goolsbee: The biggest short-term concern is inflation not being under control
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The dollar recovered some losses after Kansas City Fed President Schmid stated that current interest rates remain accommodative.
DXY rose about 0.3% to 99.158 on Thursday, recouping some of last week's losses, as investors focused on the Federal Reserve's policy path ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium. This followed data showi
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Kansas City Fed President Schmid: Current interest rates may still be too accommodative; midterm elections will not affect October's decision.
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid stated at Jackson Hole on August 27 that given inflation remains significantly above the 2% target (the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose 3.7% year
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Kansas City Fed President Schmid on Kevin Warsh's First Jackson Hole Meeting
Kansas City Fed President and CEO Schmid said in an interview that markets will be closely watching new Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's Friday speech at this year's Jackson Hole conference for signs of
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Bloomberg Market Analysis: France Urged to Cancel Part of Public Debt Due to High Indebtedness, Potentially Signaling Inflation and Devaluation of Financial Assets
Bloomberg Market Analysis: France Urged to Cancel Part of Public Debt Due to High Indebtedness, Potentially Signaling Inflation and Devaluation of Financial Assets
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European Central Bank (ECB) Meeting Minutes: Markets anticipate one rate hike each from the European Central Bank (ECB) in September and February 2027, with medium-term inflation risks skewed to the upside.
The minutes of the European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy meeting on July 22-23 showed that financial markets continue to be driven by the evolving conflict in the Middle East and the development
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Federal Reserve official Schmid stated that inflation is stubborn and sticky.
Federal Reserve official Schmid stated that inflation is stubborn and sticky.
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Bitcoin rises 0.5% to $78,811, driven by investors seeking alternatives to the U.S. dollar amid high debt and inflation concerns
IG analysts note that the rise in Bitcoin, which remains close to multi-month highs but below the $80,000 key level, is fueled by the "dollar debasement trade." This trend is prompted by concerns over
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Hong Kong retirees' inflation grew nearly triple the city average over five years to 2026, reaching an index value of 131.6, driven by northbound travel.
The findings come from the first Hong Kong-Macau Retirement Expense Index, which reflects retiree inflation, conducted jointly by the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong (IFPHK) and YF Life T
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Eurozone government bond yields edged higher, with natural gas prices becoming a key inflation concern.
Eurozone government bond yields opened slightly higher, with market focus shifting from falling oil prices to rising natural gas prices. Danske Bank analyst Jesper Fjarstedt noted that natural gas has
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The Philippine central bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday to curb inflation.
The Philippine central bank on Thursday raised interest rates by 25 basis points to combat inflationary pressures, despite weak economic growth. For the first seven months of this year, the Philippine
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BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino underscored inflation risks, but avoided direct signals on a September rate hike
Himino stated in a meeting with business leaders on August 27 that the Middle East conflict, demand for funds for AI buildout, and a weaker yen could raise inflation, reinforcing market expectations f
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Ikea Korea slashes prices on 161 bestsellers by average of 15% amid inflation squeeze
Ikea Korea is implementing its latest round of permanent price cuts, allocating roughly 1.8 billion won ($1.3 million) to reduce prices on products including storage, mattresses, lighting, and beds. T
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South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, and significantly revised up its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3%.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, marking the second consecutive rate hike by the central bank to address stronger-than-
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Bank of Korea raises benchmark rate by 25 bps to 3% for second consecutive meeting, highest since January 2025
The Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3% at its regular rate-setting meeting on Thursday, marking the highest level since January 2025. This is the central bank
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Bank of Korea hikes rates by 25 basis points to 3%, highest since January 2025, as core inflation remains elevated
The Bank of Korea's decision to raise rates for a second straight time comes as core inflation in Asia's fourth largest economy climbed to 2.6% in July, its highest level since December 2023. Addition
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US Treasury yields soar, with 10-year note hitting 5.125% and 2-year note topping 4.9%, threatening higher borrowing costs for consumers
Government debt costs leaped higher on Wednesday, driven by factors including a report showing increased inflation pressures, surging expectations for an October Fed rate hike, and weak demand at a 5-
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Federal Reserve Governor Barr supports further interest rate hikes, S&P Global's inflation indicator hits a new high since October 2022, and market expectations for a Fed rate hike in October rise to 71%.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated on Wednesday that policymakers may need to further adjust policy to ensure inflation returns to target in a timely manner. On the same day, S&P Global's fl
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ECB's Lane: Eurozone HICP inflation is projected at 3.0% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027.
In a speech in Geneva, Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, unveiled the ECB's September macroeconomic projections, forecasting HICP inflation for the Eurozone a
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McDonald's CEO expects high inflation and flat traffic to persist in restaurant industry
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski stated on Wednesday that the company does not anticipate a change in these conditions, viewing them as the new operating environment. He noted that in the most recent
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Fed Governor Barr: AI Boom, Tariffs, and Energy Prices Fueling Inflation; Further Policy Adjustments Likely Needed
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated that the AI boom and price pressures related to tariffs and energy have contributed to “upward price pressures.” He added that given rising inflation risks
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U.S. September PMI data surged to a five-year high, with input costs reaching their highest since 2022, intensifying inflation concerns.
U.S. business activity accelerated significantly in September, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 57.0, the Services PMI to 58.7, and the Composite PMI to 58.4. All figures substantially
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Germany's largest trade union, IG Metall, is seeking a 5% wage increase for 3.7 million workers, putting new pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again.
Germany's IG Metall union will launch a new round of wage negotiations in October, demanding a 5% pay raise for approximately 3.7 million workers in the metal and electrical components industries to c
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Eastmoney Securities Research Institute Report: The world has not yet entered a phase of full tightening, and there is room to increase allocation to US Treasury bonds.
Eastmoney Securities Research Institute released a macro special report on September 23, outlining the characteristics and patterns of ten global synchronized tightening cycles since the 1970s. The re
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh responded to Donald Trump's demand for interest rate cuts to 1%, emphasizing that inflation has exceeded targets for five consecutive years and that rate hikes were unanimously approved by the committee.
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh stated clearly at the press conference that inflation has exceeded the target for over five consecutive years, and this 25 basis point rate hike to the 3.75%-4% range al
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Analysts conclude their longest upgrade cycle in five years, holding a net negative view on U.S. corporate earnings prospects for the first time.
For the first time in months, equity analysts have turned net negative on the outlook for U.S. corporate earnings, reflecting concerns about the impact of inflation and high interest rates on company
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Hong Kong's August overall consumer prices rose 1.7% YoY, underlying inflation 1.9%
Hong Kong's overall consumer prices rose by 1.7% year-on-year in August, matching July's figure. The underlying inflation rate, which excludes one-off government relief measures, also remained unchang
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Nomura economists say Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's new inflation tracking method lacks predictive power
Economists at Nomura state that the new method Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh uses to gauge underlying inflation does not have better predictive power than core readings. Warsh revealed this method
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U.S. Treasury yields held steady in early trading, oil prices fluctuated, and the market focused on speeches by Federal Reserve officials.
U.S. Treasury yields were largely stable in early trading on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield at 4.963%, the 2-year Treasury yield at 4.771%, and the 30-year Treasury yield at 5.3%
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Oaktree Capital's Howard Marks warns: Out-of-control US fiscal discipline is the fundamental reason for rising interest rates, with the current deficit at about 6% of GDP.
Oaktree Capital co-founder Howard Marks stated in his latest memo on Tuesday that the uncontrolled fiscal discipline in the U.S. is the fundamental reason for rising long-term interest rates, and that
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Boston Fed President Collins warns inflation could remain 'notably' above 2% target
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins stated that there is "an increased likelihood" of inflation staying "notably" above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. She explained her reasoning for back
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Singapore Core Inflation Rises Third Month to 2.2% in August, Highest Since 2024
Singapore's core inflation, which excludes housing and private transportation costs, accelerated to 2.2% year-on-year in August, marking the third consecutive monthly increase and reaching its highest
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Soaring diesel prices are costing European drivers an extra €203 million per day.
Soaring diesel prices are costing European drivers an extra €203 million per day, with the cost of filling up a tank increasing by 40% since the beginning of the year.
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ADB Warns: Asian Inflationary Pressures to Persist Until 2027
ADB Warns: Asian Inflationary Pressures to Persist Until 2027
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U.S. Stocks Mixed as AI Buzz Stokes Tech Gains to Record Highs, Energy Inflation Fears Linger
U.S. Stocks Mixed as AI Buzz Stokes Tech Gains to Record Highs, Energy Inflation Fears Linger
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Citigroup Survey: Inflation Overtakes Tariffs as Family Offices' Top Concern, Wealthy Flock to Gold and US Equities
Inflation has supplanted trade wars and tariffs as the top risk concern for ultra-high-net-worth individuals this year, with interest rate changes and global financial system stability closely followi
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Richmond Fed President Barkin warned that inflationary pressures will take time to subside, and there is a risk of high inflation becoming entrenched.
Richmond Fed President Barkin warned that inflationary pressures will take time to subside, and there is a risk of high inflation becoming entrenched.
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Fed’s Collins Says Last Week’s Rate Hike Will Help Return Inflation to Goal
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said she supported last week’s decision to raise interest rates, which she said would help bring inflation back to the central bank’s 2% target.
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Demand Surges at South African Bond Auction Ahead of Rate Call
Demand surged at an auction of South African government bonds as investors sought relatively high yields ahead of inflation data and a central bank policy meeting scheduled for later this week.
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ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood dismisses Fed rate-hike fears, expects tech innovation to drive stronger growth and lower inflation
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood states that higher interest rates will not derail the technology boom, arguing that rapid innovation will drive stronger economic growth. Wood anticipates the current tech r
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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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