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Brent crude oil surpassed $97 per barrel on Thursday, and the average price of diesel reached a new high of $5.78 per gallon since 2022.
International benchmark Brent crude rose for a fourth consecutive trading day on Thursday, breaking above $97 per barrel during the session, with a cumulative gain of over 7% this week. The average pr
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WSJ Opinion: Interest Rate Adjustments Insufficient, U.S. Must Restore Gold-Backed Dollar to Fix Inflation
WSJ Opinion: Interest Rate Adjustments Insufficient, U.S. Must Restore Gold-Backed Dollar to Fix Inflation
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US major stock indexes rose over 1% during the trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite up 1.35%. The 10-year US Treasury yield fell 5 basis points to 4.75%. The Federal Reserve's Waller hinted at a pause in interest rate hikes.
At midday Eastern Time on September 3, the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.35% to 26,572 points, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.20% to 53,699 points, and the S&P 500 Index rose 1.01% to 7,744 p
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh publicly criticized his predecessor Jerome Powell for 65 consecutive months of inflation above target during his tenure; the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to a one-year high of 4.79%.
Warsh, the current Chairman of the Federal Reserve, publicly criticized his predecessor, Jerome Powell, stating that inflation exceeded the target for 65 consecutive months during Powell's tenure, a s
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Reuters Poll: Majority of Economists Expect ECB to Hike by 25 bps on September 10, Deposit Rate to Reach 2.50%, Signaling Potential Peak of Tightening Cycle
All 65 economists surveyed by Reuters from August 31 to September 3 expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on September 10. Economists generally b
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US ISM Services PMI 55.4, expected 54.3, previous 54.1
ISM Services PMI: 55.4, expected 54.3, prior 54.1 ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI: 55.4, expected 54.2, prior 54.1 ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices Index: 72.6, prior 70.3 ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment Index
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Fed's Waller says we should start seeing some lower numbers on inflation and expects a reasonable CPI.
Fed's Waller says we should start seeing some lower numbers on inflation and expects a reasonable CPI.
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FED'S WALLER SAYS WITH CPI AND PPI IN HAND, HAVE A PRETTY ACCURATE VIEW OF PCE INFLATION
FED'S WALLER SAYS WITH CPI AND PPI IN HAND, HAVE A PRETTY ACCURATE VIEW OF PCE INFLATION
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller: If August inflation data continues to move towards 2%, I would favor holding interest rates steady; if the data is too hot, I would consider a rate hike at the September FOMC meeting.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that while there has been no fundamental change in his monetary policy stance since July, his inclination has shifted from concern and a bias towards
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Switzerland's August inflation rate rose to 0.8%, reversing several months of cooling, as the Middle East situation pushed up energy costs.
Switzerland's August inflation rate rose to 0.8%, reversing several months of cooling, as the Middle East situation pushed up energy costs.
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US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
US Retail Diesel Prices Hit Four-Year High, Topping Iran War Peak and Approaching Record as Global Supply Strains Persist
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Malaysia Extends Rate Pause, Drops ‘Appropriate’ Language
Malaysia's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged, citing the economy's continued modest inflation and rapid growth. The bank also tweaked its monetary policy statement by removing a refere
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The Philippines is reconsidering its plan to issue a large five-year bond later this month due to high inflation and a weak peso.
The Philippines is reconsidering its plan to issue a large five-year bond later this month due to high inflation and a weak peso.
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The Wall Street Journal Analysis: US Treasury Yields Climb to Multi-Year Highs as War-Driven Inflation, Fiscal Deficits, a Shift in Federal Reserve Chair Policy, and the AI Funding Boom Exert Four-Fold Pressure
The Wall Street Journal Analysis: US Treasury Yields Climb to Multi-Year Highs as War-Driven Inflation, Fiscal Deficits, a Shift in Federal Reserve Chair Policy, and the AI Funding Boom Exert Four-Fol
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Vietnam's Trade Deficit Narrows to $113 Million, Inflation at 4.9%
Vietnam recorded a trade deficit for the ninth consecutive month, as factories continue to import machinery and materials to expand production, aiming to achieve the country's double-digit growth targ
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Natixis Investment Managers Raises Japan Stocks Allocation, Cuts US Equity Exposure
The firm's strategists told Bloomberg in a recent interview that the move is a bet that Japan’s economic growth momentum will endure as inflationary pressures push government bond yields higher.
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Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports plummeted to approximately 3 million barrels per day in August, marking a nine-year low, amid threats in both the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
Bloomberg reported on September 2 that tanker tracking data from Vortexa and Kpler showed Saudi Arabia's observable crude oil exports in August were approximately 3 million barrels per day, the lowest
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The Bank of Canada maintained its interest rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive time but warned that tariff wars pose an upside risk to inflation. 63% of analysts are betting on a rate hike in the first half of 2027.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its overnight rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive meeting on September 2. In its statement, the central bank noted that the evolution of the economy and infla
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Bloomberg strategist Simon White analyzed that the U.S. Treasury's expansion of T-bill financing is making its function akin to a "shadow central bank," which could undermine the Federal Reserve's independence and push up inflation.
Simon White points out that the U.S. Treasury's continued expansion of T-bill financing has pushed T-bills to 22.7% of outstanding U.S. debt, exceeding the Treasury's informal 20% cap. He believes thi
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Goldman Sachs remains overweight equities for next 12 months, underweighting credit
Goldman Sachs maintains its overweight position on equities for the next 12 months, while underweighting credit, citing increasing late-cycle risks. The bank expects solid earnings, resilient but slow
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Circle K Owner Alimentation Couche-Tard Reports Record Fuel Sales But Warns Inflation, Fuel Costs Curb Consumer Spending; Shares Drop Most in Over 5 Months
Circle K Owner Alimentation Couche-Tard Reports Record Fuel Sales But Warns Inflation, Fuel Costs Curb Consumer Spending; Shares Drop Most in Over 5 Months
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New York Fed President John Williams said he is more open to interest-rate hikes, questioning if current monetary policy is sufficient to bring inflation to target.
New York Fed President John Williams, a leading advocate of the central bank’s “hold and wait” strategy on interest rates, stated in a television appearance Wednesday that there is “no clear science”
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IMPAX Asset Management anticipates increased volatility in the U.S. Treasury market around the release of inflation and employment data.
IMPAX Asset Management anticipates increased volatility in the U.S. Treasury market around the release of inflation and employment data.
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S&P 500 Steadies After Three-Day Skid as Oil Prices Halt Advance
US stocks traded mixed on Wednesday, as the halt in oil price advances eased inflation concerns. Traders are now weighing the Federal Reserve’s potential path for interest-rate hikes.
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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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U.S. Treasury yields retreated as the market focused on ADP employment data and speeches by Federal Reserve officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that all Iranian airlines would be shut down starting Wednesday.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell 2 basis points to 4.943%, the 2-year yield dropped 1 basis point to 4.741%, and the 30-year yield declined 2 basis points to 5.272%. Investors are awaiting th
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European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip R. Lane expects energy shocks to persist longer, with inflation potentially higher and more prolonged, targeting mid-2027.
Philip R. Lane, Chief Economist of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated in an interview with Le Temps that after a second wave of energy price increases, the energy shock is expected to last longer
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RBNZ Warns Near-Term Inflation May Beat Estimates, Adding to Signs of Another Rate Hike as Soon as October
RBNZ Warns Near-Term Inflation May Beat Estimates, Adding to Signs of Another Rate Hike as Soon as October
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: Hyperscale cloud companies' AI spending may reach $1 trillion next year, expected to boost GDP by 1% annually and push up inflation.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon: Hyperscale cloud companies' AI spending may reach $1 trillion next year, expected to boost GDP by 1% annually and push up inflation.
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Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warns: New US tariffs could push Q4 economic growth below 1%, high oil prices exacerbate inflation.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated on Monday that a new round of U.S. tariffs could prompt businesses to delay investment and hiring, causing Canada's fourth-quarter economic growth to "rough
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Fed's Musalem Says More Rate Hikes Likely Needed to Cool Prices, Policy May Still Be Stimulative
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said additional interest rate increases may be needed to achieve the central bank’s inflation goal, adding that monetary policy may still be
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Billionaire Tim Draper Criticizes Apple and Meta for Not Holding Bitcoin, Calls It "Irresponsible"
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper stated that it is "irresponsible" for companies the size of Apple and Meta not to hold Bitcoin as part of their corporate reserves. He believes that current f
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Deutsche Bank macro strategists warn: Markets may again be underestimating the terminal interest rate after synchronized rate hikes by the world's three major central banks.
Deutsche Bank macro strategist Henry Allen warned on Monday that despite the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan all raising interest rates in the past two weeks, the mar
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Fed's Goolsbee Says 'Aggressive' Action Needed on Inflation, Citing Overheating Demand and Iran Supply Shock
Fed's Goolsbee Says 'Aggressive' Action Needed on Inflation, Citing Overheating Demand and Iran Supply Shock
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U.S. fuel prices are surging, with diesel nearing $6.50/gallon and gasoline rising to $4.48/gallon, which could push inflation expectations higher and reinforce the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.
U.S. diesel prices have surged to nearly $6.50/gallon, up approximately 18% from the August average, while gasoline prices have climbed to $4.48/gallon. Consumer surveys have not yet fully reflected t
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Fed's Goolsbee warns: Returning to 2% inflation target "will not be without pain," employment and wages may pay the price.
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee stated on Monday that supply shocks have become more frequent and persistent in recent years, and the Federal Reserve can no longer simply "look through" them as
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Fed's Goolsbee: Rate cuts would be "no problem" if inflation clearly returns to 2%.
The Federal Reserve's Austan Goolsbee stated he would have "no problem" with cutting interest rates if inflation clearly returns to the 2% target. He believes the Fed is currently facing an inflation
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Iran’s GDP shrank 10.1% in Q1 (March 21-June 20) amid US-Israel war, with oil and gas sector contracting 26.4%
Official data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 10.1% year-on-year during the first quarter of the Persian calendar (March 21 to June 2
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Bitcoin's $80k rally faces inflation expectations test this week, with price model predicting $95k
CryptoSlate analysis indicates that Bitcoin's rebound above $80,000 could be tested by two key economic reports this week. The University of Michigan's final September consumer survey, due September 2
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Bloomberg Markets Analysis: The market can handle the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, but not uncertainty.
Bloomberg Markets analysis indicates that the Federal Reserve's increasing clarity in its commitment to combating inflation provides a bullish case for investors, but risks related to oil prices and a
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Institutional investors stockpile cash at record pace, retreat from US/UK equities due to inflation and geopolitical risks: Marsh Investments survey
Institutional investors stockpile cash at record pace, retreat from US/UK equities due to inflation and geopolitical risks: Marsh Investments survey
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Global shipping costs surge 201%, nearing 2021 peak; tanker charter rates hit record highs; Saudi Aramco suspends crude oil deliveries due to attacks.
Global shipping costs are experiencing a new round of severe shocks, with container freight rates surging by 201%, nearing the crisis peak of 2021, while geopolitical turmoil has pushed tanker charter
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Donald Trump posted that gasoline prices and almost all other prices have been much higher under Biden's term than under his own.
Donald Trump posted that gasoline prices and almost all other prices have been much higher under Biden's term than under his own.
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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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Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, killing at least 3 people and cutting power to nearly 100,000 residents in the Chernihiv region.
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LIC reportedly leads bidding in NSE's $2.4 billion India IPO
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Goldman Sachs analysts say Turkish investors are primarily moving funds withdrawn during the redemption crisis into Lira deposits.
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US lithium recycler R3 Lithium eyes Vietnam battery business, in talks with auto, electronics firms and government
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Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran claimed to have received intelligence that the US was planning new attacks.
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Natural gas is up 5.96% today, currently trading at $3.005.
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Jefferies: Meta AI agent Muse goes viral, AI PCB market size expected to reach $73 billion by 2030, ABF substrate to reach $30 billion.
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South Korea's antitrust regulator opens preliminary review of Uber's planned $13.7B acquisition of Delivery Hero
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in inflows on Monday, marking their largest single-day inflow since October 6, 2025, and the ninth largest inflow ever.
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Bitcoin ETF flows fluctuate, price breaks $85,000: What does the second half of the bull run hold?
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