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Gold prices held steady near $4,400 as traders weighed the Federal Reserve's rate hike path.
Gold prices stabilized around $4,400 per ounce, with traders awaiting US inflation data later this week to gauge whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. This follows a 1% rise in gold d
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US national average diesel price hits new record of $5.94 a gallon, surpassing June 2022 peak and beating previous 2026 record set days earlier
The national average price for diesel in the US reached a record $5.94 a gallon on Wednesday, exceeding the previous record set just days prior and the peak from June 2022. This surge in diesel prices
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Asian stocks are expected to fall on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's decline, as surging oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields fuel inflation concerns; U.S. crude has risen for eight consecutive trading days.
Asian stocks are expected to fall on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's decline, as surging oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields fuel inflation concerns; U.S. crude has risen for eight consecutive tradin
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Trump says it will take a little bit longer for gasoline prices to come down.
Trump says it will take a little bit longer for gasoline prices to come down.
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International Commodity Prices Near 18-Year High Amid Middle East Conflict, AI Demand, and Dollar Weakness
A broad gauge of international commodity prices is approaching its highest level in 18 years, driven by fighting in the Middle East, growing demand tied to artificial intelligence, and declining confi
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The 2026 Bund Summit Forum will bring together Nobel laureate Thomas J. Sargent and other scholars to discuss new paradigms for AI-driven economic growth, inflationary pressures, and employment restructuring.
On September 9, at the "New Paradigm of AI Economic Growth and Reconstruction of Social Value" insights forum during the 2026 Inclusion · Bund Conference, scholars and industry representatives includi
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Jim Cramer warns interest rates are unlikely to drop, citing "unholy developments" including the U.S. war with Iran
CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer believes interest rates will not fall soon, attributing this to the U.S. war with Iran and the stance of newly installed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh. Cramer n
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Northwestern Mutual's Matt Stucky says hotter-than-expected inflation could increase the chances of a Fed rate hike this month
Stucky notes that markets currently see roughly a 50-50 chance of a hike. Friday’s core CPI is expected to rise 0.2% month-over-month, and a stronger reading, combined with the resilient U.S. labor ma
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Wall Street strategists raise S&P 500 targets past 8,000, with Ed Yardeni setting 8,400, but warn of growing pullback risks
Wall Street strategists are raising their S&P 500 price targets above 8,000, with RBC Capital Markets maintaining its 12-month target at 8,150, and prominent strategist Ed Yardeni raising his year-end
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Central Banks Focus on Fuel Prices as Inflation Risk; BoE Governor Bailey Says Refined Fuel Prices Better Signal, Estimates 0.4 Pct Point Inflation Boost by H2 2026
Central banks are increasingly watching refining margins, or “crack spreads,” as fuel shortages push gasoline and diesel prices higher. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated that refined fuel
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ING Chief Economist Blom Says One ECB Rate Hike 'Could Be Enough'
Marieke Blom, chief economist and global head of research at ING, told Bloomberg Television that they don't see much inflationary pressure in core inflation, services, and wages. The European Central
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Dollar Nears Seven-Month Low as Yen Rallies; Traders Focus on US Buybacks and Inflation Data This Week
The dollar neared its lowest in nearly seven months as the yen rallied, with traders looking ahead to the US Treasury’s buyback announcement and inflation data later this week.
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: In August 2026, the national consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.8% year-on-year, in line with expectations.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that in August 2026, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.8% year-on-year. Specifically, urban areas saw an increase of 0.8%, rural areas 0
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Aristotle Pacific's Jeff Klingelhofer sees mispricing in fixed income, positions funds long duration on Fed Chair Warsh's inflation stance
Aristotle Pacific, which manages approximately $16 billion in assets, employs a relative value bond strategy across fixed income sectors. Portfolio Manager Jeff Klingelhofer believes the market is und
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Kroger (KR) stock has fallen 15.42% over the past year, with a more than 20% drop in Q2, due to inflationary pressures and slowing sales.
Kroger (KR) stock has fallen 15.42% over the past year, with a Q2 decline exceeding 20%, due to inflationary pressures and slowing sales. Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund, in its Q2 2026 letter to investors,
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Nikkei Asia: Inflation Threat May End Japan's Seven-Month Streak of Real Wage Growth
Japan's real wages have seen year-on-year growth for seven consecutive months (as of July), but Nikkei Asia reports that the threat of inflation, driven by an anticipated surge in food and energy pric
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New York Fed report shows increased US consumer concerns about personal finances and employment.
U.S. consumers grew more concerned about the job market and their personal financial situations in August, even as their inflation outlook remained largely unchanged, a report from the New York Fed sh
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OPEC+ has paused its production increase, but its control over oil prices is weakening due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and member withdrawals. Diesel prices have hit a new all-time high.
OPEC+ held a virtual meeting on Sunday, September 6, deciding to keep oil production targets for October at the same level as September, ending six consecutive months of increases. However, analysis i
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Yahoo Finance analysis suggests investors should 'stay the course' as S&P 500 sets record highs, citing historical average 12.7% gain in year after new peaks
The analysis notes that despite headwinds such as the war in Iran, high Treasury yields, and inflation, the S&P 500 continues to climb. Historical data, going back to 1950, shows an average gain of 12
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Japanese media: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% next week, and is considering accelerating the pace of rate hikes to "once per quarter."
According to Kyodo News and Reuters, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise its policy interest rate by 25 basis points from approximately 1.0% to around 1.25% at its monetary policy meeting on Septem
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U.S. Social Security COLA Projected to Rise 3.6% in 2027, Largest Increase in Three Years
The Senior Citizens League estimates that the US Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027 is projected to increase by 3.6%, which would be the largest annual adjustment since 2023. If
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Brent crude oil approaches $100/barrel, sparking inflation concerns and dragging down global equities, after Saudi Arabia suspended some energy operations due to attacks.
Brent crude oil prices are nearing $100 per barrel, intensifying inflation concerns and leading to volatility in US stock futures and a decline in global equities. This follows Saudi Arabia's suspensi
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Silver prices opened at $66.82 per ounce on Tuesday, up 0.1% from Friday, due to the ongoing conflict in Iran and escalating inflation concerns.
Silver (SI=F) December futures opened at $66.82 per ounce on Tuesday (September 8), up 0.1% from Friday's close. As of 8:08 AM ET, silver prices remained at $66.53. The ongoing conflict between the US
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Hong Kong and mainland Chinese equities face a double threat this week: US inflation data and the risk of a Japanese yen carry trade unwinding.
Investors are closely watching the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, due out on Friday, which will be released ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting next week. Federal Reserve Chairman W
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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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The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.06% from its previous close, currently trading at 3,650.85.
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AUD/USD fell 0.89% from its previous close, currently trading at 0.6946.
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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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