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Affirm Shares Drop 4% on Monday as Post-Earnings Rally Unwinds, Despite Q4 GMV Surging 36% and Revenue Rising 33% to $1.17 Billion
Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ:AFRM) stock fell to $74.51, unwinding much of the gain from its fiscal fourth-quarter report released on Thursday, August 27. The company's gross merchandise volume (GMV) for t
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Scott Bessent: Core Inflation Is Very Tame
Scott Bessent: Core Inflation Is Very Tame
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Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Ferguson expects the Federal Reserve to hike rates twice more, warning that failing to meet the inflation target for five years could damage its credibility.
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson expects the Federal Reserve to hike rates twice more in the remainder of 2026 and early 2027, warning that the Fed has "missed its inflation target
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Barclays forecasts two Fed rate hikes in September and December, reversing prior view, after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole speech
Barclays now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its September and December meetings, reversing its previous forecast of no changes for the rest of the year. This
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MUFG's Goncalves sees no urgency for Fed to hike despite Warsh's hawkish remarks
George Goncalves of MUFG discussed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole remarks, stating that upcoming jobs and CPI data will be key for the outlook on inflation and interest rates. He also ex
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Fed Chair Warsh's Hawkish Shift Boosts Market Expectations for Rate Hike to Nearly 60% Next Month, Analyst Predicts September or October Increase
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's August 28 speech at Jackson Hole displayed a noticeable hawkish shift, emphasizing the need to monitor inflation and stating "We have work to do." This immediate
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Trump Declares Iran a "Failed Nation," Citing Collapsing Military, Currency, Government, and Alleged 300% Inflation and Killing of 100,000 Protesters
Donald Trump declared Iran "officially a Failed Nation," claiming its military, currency, and government are collapsing. He alleged inflation has reached 300% and accused Iranian authorities of killin
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CNBC analyst Santoli warns investors to be on high alert heading into September, citing key market metrics nearing consequential thresholds
Mike Santoli points out that the CBOE S&P 500 Volatility Index (VIX) has slipped below 15, moving towards "eerie complacency" territory. Additionally, the 10-year Treasury yield has nudged back above
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U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields Decline, Reversing Friday's Gains Triggered by Fed Chair Warsh's Inflation Warning
The DXY dollar index fell 0.2% to 99.525, while the two-year Treasury yield dropped 2.3 basis points to 4.325% and the 10-year yield fell 1 basis point to 4.710%. This comes after Federal Reserve Chai
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Bitcoin holds steady despite U.S. strikes on Iran, on track for best month since November 2024 with 24% gain
Bitcoin is holding around the $78,000 level, showing resilience even as the first U.S. strikes against Iran in weeks sent oil prices higher and stocks lower. The cryptocurrency has gained over 24% in
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Bank of America Warns Inflation Squeezing Consumer Staples Companies Margins, Citing Rising Commodity Costs and Limited Pricing Power
Bank of America states that rising commodity costs and limited pricing power are increasing margin pressure on consumer staples companies. Oil, diesel, and agricultural prices have surged amid geopoli
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US PCE inflation reached 3.7% in July, exceeding Fed's 2% target for 65th consecutive month; futures traders now bet on two more rate hikes in 2026
The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, measured 3.7% in July 2026. This marks the 65th straight month that PCE inflation has exceeded
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Crop prices are set to post their biggest monthly gain since 2012, driven by war and extreme weather.
Crop prices are on track for their biggest monthly gain in over a decade, driven by war and extreme weather disrupting global supplies, sparking concerns about food inflation.
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L&G Strategist Ben Bennett Calls Fed Chair Warsh's Latest Speech "Pragmatic," Says Inflation Control Will Benefit US Economic Growth
L&G Asia Head of Investment Strategy Ben Bennett describes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's latest Jackson Hole speech as "pragmatic," noting that controlling inflation will benefit US economic expansion. He s
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Extreme heat has severely impacted the European economy, with analysts projecting a 0.2 percentage point drag on Eurozone Q3 GDP growth and a 1-2% increase in food inflation.
Economist Tomas Dvorak of Oxford Economics estimates that extreme heat in the summer of 2026 will push eurozone food inflation up by 1 to 2 percentage points and drag down third-quarter GDP growth by
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Morgan Stanley predicts the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction could exceed $1.5 trillion next year, suggesting that market pricing for rate hikes following Kevin Warsh's speech might be overlooking the impact of quantitative tightening.
Seth Carpenter, Morgan Stanley's Chief Global Economist, noted in his latest report that after Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh reiterated his commitment to bringing inflation back to 2% at Jackson Hole
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Financial Times Analysis: G7 nations have incurred an additional $16 billion in sovereign debt financing costs since the start of the US-Iran conflict in February, with the United States bearing the largest share.
According to an August 30 report by the Financial Times, an analysis of government bond issuance data shows that G7 nations have locked in approximately an additional $16 billion in sovereign debt fin
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Gold steadies after tumbling over 3% on Friday as former Fed Governor Warsh's remarks spur rate-hike bets
Gold prices stabilized after falling more than 3% on Friday. This came as former US Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh's pledge to fight inflation boosted expectations that the US central bank will
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Dollar Tree CFO Says Rising Fuel Prices Are a "Very, Very Meaningful" Headwind
Dollar Tree CFO Stuart Glendinning stated on the company's second-quarter earnings call that rising fuel prices are leading to significant increases in freight surcharges, a pressure expected to persi
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to speak on the inflation outlook on September 3, and the market will use this to calibrate the September interest rate path.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller is scheduled to speak on the inflation outlook on September 3. Analysts believe this could be the most important official speech before the September FOMC m
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Bank of England Governor Bailey struck a dovish tone at Jackson Hole, signaling no rush to act.
Bailey stated that the UK is experiencing a fairly modest second-round inflation effect, and the labor market has softened for some time. He believes it is currently appropriate to continue observing
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U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion as of August 18, prompting analysis on its long-term implications for Bitcoin.
The Treasury Department recently reported that the U.S. national debt exceeded $40 trillion as of August 18, more than double its 2017 level. While Bitcoin's price has not always been tightly coupled
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Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary, with a $400 million net worth, was seen comparing paper towel prices at Walmart, emphasizing value as grocery costs climbed 5.9% in early 2026.
Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary, with a $400 million net worth, was seen comparing paper towel prices at Walmart, emphasizing value as grocery costs climbed 5.9% in early 2026.
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New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated at the Jackson Hole conference that inflation stems from fiscal deficits and money creation, rather than rising worker wages.
In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as Federal Reserve Chair, Warsh refuted the notion that inflation is caused by excessive worker wages, arguing instead that price pressures stem from government sp
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Bitcoin's rate-cut rally has stalled due to rising services inflation
Bitcoin's rate-cut relief rally has stalled due to surging service sector inflation. Although the October services prices index edged down to 73, its 12-month moving average reached 69.2, hitting the
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Analysts say that as a net energy exporter, Malaysia is attracting buyers into its government bonds to hedge against regional inflation.
Analysts say that as a net energy exporter, Malaysia is attracting buyers into its government bonds to hedge against regional inflation.
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Canada and Bank of Canada Renew Policy Framework to Focus on 2% Inflation Target
Canada and the Bank of Canada have renewed their policy framework, narrowing its focus on price stability and confirming that hitting its 2% inflation target is its most important priority.
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Reform UK leader Farage fears Trump will continue attacking Iran after the US midterm elections.
Reform UK leader and British Member of Parliament Nigel Farage has expressed concern that his political ally, US President Donald Trump, might launch further attacks on Iran following a defeat in the
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ECB President Lagarde: Energy shocks and AI are pulling the current situation in opposite directions
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that energy shocks and artificial intelligence are pulling the current economic situation in opposite directions, making it difficult to disent
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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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Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Zandi: Little Substantive Change Expected in US Economic Policy After Midterm Landslide for Democrats
Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Zandi said that following the Democrats' landslide victory in the midterm elections, he expects no changes to U.S. economic policy; policies such as tariffs, trade po
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Yardeni: US 10-year Treasury yields attractive at 5% amid cooling inflation
Yardeni: US 10-year Treasury yields attractive at 5% amid cooling inflation
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Philippines' October inflation rate rises to 7.8%, nearing four-year high
The Philippines' inflation rate rose to 7.8% in October, marking the fastest pace in nearly four years. This was primarily driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, which pushed up fuel, electricity
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US Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republican midterm election defeats on the Iran war.
US Vice President JD Vance stated that the Republican Party's defeat in the midterms was due to voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 shifting toward the Democrats, noting that internal polling sh
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International Policy Analyst: US Midterm Election Results Indicate War with Iran Has Become a Political Liability
Citing analysis from Negar Mortazavi, a senior researcher at the Center for International Policy, Al Jazeera's live updates noted that the US midterm election results indicate the US president cannot
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Political Analysts: US Midterm Election Results Reflect Public Discontent with Donald Trump's Policies and the War with Iran
Political analyst Rami Khouri stated that the results of the U.S. midterm elections reflect widespread public dissatisfaction with Donald Trump's policies, noting that the war with Iran has highlighte
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Political Analysts: US Midterm Election Results Reflect Public Protests Against Trump's Iran War and Economic Consequences
Political analyst Yousef Munayyer said in an interview with Al Jazeera that the U.S. midterm election results reflect widespread public anger over Donald Trump's war with Iran and its ensuing economic
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Eurozone October CPI rises to 4% year-on-year, hitting a three-year high
Eurozone October CPI rose to 4% year-on-year, hitting a three-year high. Data showed that the Eurozone's inflation rate in October climbed to 4% from 3.8% in September, marking the first time since Se
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Bloomberg: Private Survey Shows Unexpected Slowdown in China's Services Sector as Firms Cut Prices
According to Bloomberg, a private survey showed that growth in China's services sector unexpectedly slowed, hitting its first deceleration since July. Business confidence weakened, and firms lowered t
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White House: Prescription drug prices are falling at their fastest pace in over 60 years under the Trump administration, with a cumulative drop of 4.5% in 2026.
The White House stated that under President Donald Trump, prescription drug prices are falling at their fastest pace in decades, providing millions of Americans with tangible and measurable financial
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees for the third time in a year due to rising fuel costs
JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees for the third time in a year due to rising fuel costs. For off-peak travel, the fee for a first checked bag purchased more than 24 hours in advance by economy p
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Bloomberg: Macklem Says Carney's Fiscal Plan Has Not Added to Bank of Canada's Inflation Fight Difficulty
According to Bloomberg, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated that Prime Minister Carney’s fiscal plan has not yet made it more difficult for the central bank to control inflation. Macklem told
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Former Republican Congressional Staffer Warns: War with Iran Could Cost Republicans Politically
Former Republican congressional staffer John Feehery said that President Donald Trump needs to end the war with Iran to allow the American public to "return to affordability," otherwise the Republican
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ECB Governing Council member Nagel: A December rate hike is very likely necessary, as September inflation pressures were above expectations and are approaching an unfavorable scenario.
ECB Governing Council member Nagel stated that an interest rate hike in December is very likely to be necessary, as September inflation pressures were above expectations and are approaching an unfavor
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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. 2026 midterm elections begin, control of both chambers hangs in the balance.
Voting for the U.S. 2026 midterm elections began on November 3, with control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate hanging in the balance. The Democratic Party aims to reclaim control of
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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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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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The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.06% from its previous close, currently trading at 3,650.85.
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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 Nikkei 225 Index fell 5.76% from its previous close, currently trading at 57,557.09.
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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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