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Stock Funds Are Up 12.6% for Year So Far
Despite various pressures, August marked another positive month for stock funds. Investors continue to face concerns including inflation, potential Federal Reserve interest-rate increases, and U.S.-Ir
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Cointelegraph Analysis: Markets Tilt Toward September Rate Hikes, With Upcoming CPI/PPI and Fed Decision Crucial for Bitcoin's $80,000 Support
Cointelegraph analysis suggests that this week's CPI and PPI prints, along with the Federal Reserve's September 16 rate decision, could determine whether Bitcoin can secure $80,000 as a support level.
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Al Jazeera: Geopolitical Conflicts and Refineries Prioritizing Diesel Production Lead to Global Marine Fuel Shortages; Middle East Exports Down 45%, Singapore Prices Up 76%
Al Jazeera reports that geopolitical conflicts (US-Iran conflict, Russia-Ukraine war) and refineries prioritizing the production of more profitable diesel have led to a global shortage of marine fuel.
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Nike (NKE) stock plunges 78% from 2021 peak to a 12-year low of $38.50, down 40% YTD; analysts believe it has not yet bottomed
Nike (NKE) stock has plummeted by about 78% from its November 2021 peak of nearly $180 per share, currently trading at $38.50 per share, marking its lowest price in approximately 12 years. The stock i
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Yahoo Finance: The US 10-year government bond yield hovers around 4.8%, a new high since November 2023.
Yahoo Finance analysis indicates that the US 10-year government bond yield is currently hovering around a multi-year high of 4.8%, having touched 4.818% earlier this month, its highest level since Nov
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JPMorgan Chase strategist Matejka says investors should buy stocks on dips given the strong corporate earnings outlook.
JPMorgan Chase strategist Matejka stated that despite rising global bond yields and inflation concerns, the stock market rally will continue given strong corporate earnings prospects, and investors sh
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CoinDesk Analysis: Friday's Jobs Report Did Not Substantially Increase the Probability of a Federal Reserve Rate Hike, Market Reaction May Be Overdone
CoinDesk analysis indicates that despite increased market discussion about a potential Federal Reserve rate hike later this month following Friday's strong jobs report, the market's implied probabilit
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell by as much as 239 points in early Monday trading due to concerns over US interest rate hikes and rising oil prices.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened Monday morning up 2 points (0.01%) at 25652 points before quickly turning lower, falling by as much as 239 points in early trading. The Hang Seng Tech Index opened d
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The Motley Fool Analysis: U.S. Stocks Enter the Worst Month of the Year, Historical Data Shows S&P 500 Index Falls by an Average of 1.1% in September, Advising Investors to Maintain a Long-Term Perspective and Avoid Market Timing
The Motley Fool's analysis indicates that September has historically been the worst month for U.S. stocks. Since 1928, the S&P 500 has seen an average decline of 1.1% in September, with positive retur
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Federal Reserve Beige Book: U.S. Economic Activity Sees Modest Growth, Data Center Demand a Key Driver
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book, released on Friday, indicated modest growth in U.S. economic activity over the past two months, with an overall positive but complex outlook. Data centers and defense
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Wall Street broadly expects the Federal Reserve to need to raise interest rates after a strong U.S. August non-farm payrolls report, with Macquarie bringing forward its rate hike forecast to September.
Following a robust U.S. August non-farm payrolls report (162,000 new jobs, significantly exceeding expectations) and a surge in government bond yields, Wall Street analysts widely believe the Federal
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Bank of America Securities and Citi have issued contrasting forecasts for the US August CPI data and its implications for the Federal Reserve's September rate hike. BofA expects the core CPI annual rate to rise to 3.4%, supporting a rate hike, while Citi anticipates a drop to 2.3%, advocating for a pause.
The US August CPI data, set to be released next Friday (September 12), will directly influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision at this month's meeting. BofA Securities predicts that the c
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Dow Jones Futures: Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk Flash Buy Signals; Apple Event, Inflation Reports Ahead Next Week
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, are set to open Sunday evening. The coming week will be headlined by an Apple iPhone event and key inflation reports. The stock market experie
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AI chip supply crunch leads to "RAMageddon" for consumer electronics, with prices for phones, laptops, and gaming consoles already on the rise.
The Financial Times reports that the consumer electronics market is experiencing "RAMageddon" due to the immense demand for chip supplies driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Prices for mobile phon
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Barclays analysts suggest that the August US non-farm payroll data may be overstated, but it still increases the likelihood of a September rate hike.
Barclays' Marc Giannoni team noted in their research report that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on September 4 that non-farm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, significantly excee
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U.S. diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 per gallon on Friday.
According to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average retail price of diesel in the United States reached an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon on Friday, surpassing the previou
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Ketaki Sharma, CEO of Algorithm Research, stated that inflation is the primary factor in assessing the bond market and the Federal Reserve's next moves.
Ketaki Sharma, CEO of Algorithm Research, stated that inflation is the primary factor in assessing the bond market and the Federal Reserve's next moves.
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Emerging market currency indices have risen for 10 consecutive weeks, marking their longest winning streak since 2007, with the rally unbroken even by strong US non-farm payroll data.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index rose 0.4% on Friday, accumulating a 0.7% gain for the week, marking its 10th consecutive week of increases, the longest winning streak for the index since 2007
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Trump criticizes current economic theory: Strong job numbers should boost markets, not lead to declines due to inflation fears
Donald Trump stated that despite receiving “GREAT Numbers on Jobs,” the stock market went down, which he attributes to a “False Reality” where good economic news leads to fears of inflation and subseq
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Analysis suggests Fed Chair Warsh's 'regime change' promise to defeat inflation faces challenges, with July PCE at 3.7% and Warsh himself acknowledging more work is needed.
A recent analysis evaluates Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's performance since taking office on May 22, noting that despite his promise of a policy 'regime change' to conquer inflation, the Fed's p
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US bond yields are soaring, with 10-year Treasury yield hitting 4.8% this week, weighing on homebuilder and automaker stocks as financing costs rise
The 5-year Treasury yield has risen to 4.55% this year, pushing the average 60-month car loan rate to around 7%. Consequently, General Motors (GM) shares have fallen 5% and Ford (F) shares 5.8% over t
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Fed source Nick Timiraos: U.S. August wage growth slowed to 3.1%, the lowest in the current cycle; private sector aggregate weekly payrolls index rose 4.3% year-over-year.
Fed insider Nick Timiraos cited data indicating that U.S. wage growth over the past 12 months slowed to 3.1% in August, marking a new low for the current cycle. Specifically, wage growth for private s
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WestEnd Capital Management, in its Q2 2026 investor letter, expressed optimism about luxury home furnishings retailer RH (RH), citing its enhanced earnings potential.
WestEnd Capital Management noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that RH (NYSE:RH) has built one of the most distinctive luxury home brands in the industry, with its affluent customer base remaining re
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Wolfe Research Chief Economist Roth stated that inflation data, not employment data, will determine the Federal Reserve's next move.
Wolfe Research Chief Economist Stephanie Roth stated that the market's "hawkish reaction to the August US jobs report may be somewhat overdone."
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ECB President Christine Lagarde: October inflation rose to 4% mainly driven by energy, core inflation remains stable
In an interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that headline inflation rose to 4% in October, driven primarily by an increase in energy inflation (t
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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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U.S. November University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 51.0, beating expectations
The US November University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 51.0, beating the market expectation of 48.0. Specifically, the Current Economic Conditions Index came in at 51.0 (compared to 4
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Bank of England raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 4% and expects inflation to be near 5% next year
The Bank of England announced a 25-basis-point interest rate hike, bringing its benchmark rate to 4%. The current interest rate level reflects growing concerns over inflation exacerbated by persistent
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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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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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GRAM (Gram, prev. Toncoin) price pulls back to $1.057, hitting a nearly 365-day low
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BCH (Bitcoin Cash) trading volume reached $2.1 million over the past hour (15.2x its average for the same period over the past 7 days), currently trading at $247.900.
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ANKR Token Analysis: Current State and Future Outlook of Web3 Infrastructure
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Current Status of BUSD (Binance USD): Issuance Halted, Orderly Wind-Down Underway
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