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US stocks opened mixed, with the Dow edging up as it awaited inflation data, while TSMC fell due to its monthly sales figures.
U.S. stocks opened mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing a slight gain, as the market awaits key inflation data. Meanwhile, NVIDIA chipmaker TSMC's stock fell after it releas
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U.S. August wholesale costs rose 0.4% month-over-month, as the Iran conflict and rising oil prices pushed inflation higher again.
U.S. government data released on Thursday showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.4% month-over-month in August, primarily driven by an increase in gasoline prices. This follows two months o
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US Core PPI YoY 4.6%, in line with expectations of 4.6%, prior 4.3% (revised from 4.2%).
Core PPI YoY: 4.6%, expected 4.6%, prior 4.3% (revised from 4.2%), in line with expectations Core PPI MoM: 0.2%, expected 0.3%, prior 0.3% (revised from 0.2%), below expectations PPI: 157.41, expected
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US August PPI YoY 5.4%, above expectations of 5.3%, prior (revised) 4.8%
US August PPI YoY 5.4% (expected 5.3%, revised prior 4.8%, above expectations); PPI MoM 0.4% (expected 0.4%, revised prior 0.1%, in line with expectations).
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U.S. August Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.4% year-on-year, above expectations of 5.3%.
U.S. August Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.4% year-on-year, above expectations of 5.3%.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its inflation forecasts for 2027 and 2028, projecting headline inflation to be 2.5% in 2027.
The latest European Central Bank (ECB) staff projections show headline inflation averaging 3.0% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.1% in 2028. Compared to June, the 2026 projection is unchanged, but the 202
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The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its three key interest rates by 25 basis points, with the deposit facility rate increasing to 2.50%, effective September 16.
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank has decided to raise the deposit facility rate, the main refinancing operations rate, and the marginal lending facility rate to 2.50%, 2.65%, and 2.9
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U.S. equity futures were little changed in early Thursday trading, as investors focused on PPI data and Oracle's AI earnings report. Oil prices continued to rise due to signals of war in Iran, exacerbating inflation concerns.
U.S. equity futures were little changed early Thursday as investors awaited inflation data (PPI) and Oracle's earnings, which will test their tolerance for AI spending risks. Meanwhile, oil prices con
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Bitcoin traders reduced bullish bets ahead of US inflation data, with Bitcoin pulling back from $80,000 to $78,000.
AI trading terminal OrderX data shows that as Bitcoin retreated from $80,000 to approximately $78,000, bullish option skew continued to soften, and traders are reducing their long exposure. The US is
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US CPI Report to Guide Fed Decision on Rates; Officials Prepared to Raise Rates if Inflation Doesn't Improve Soon
Federal Reserve officials have signaled they are prepared to raise interest rates if inflation does not improve soon, though they acknowledge their main policy tool may do little to restrain some of t
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U.S. government bond yields broadly rose on Thursday, with the 10-year yield hitting a new high of 4.8589% since November 2023, as investors awaited wholesale inflation data.
U.S. government bond yields generally rose on Thursday, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing over 2 basis points to 4.8589%, reaching its highest level since November 2023. The 2-year yield rose 1
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Japanese life insurers are expanding real estate investments to counter inflation, with Meiji Yasuda Life planning to double its real estate holdings to $13 billion by 2040.
Japanese life insurance companies are expanding their real estate investments to counter inflation and seek stable returns, with Meiji Yasuda Life planning to double its real estate holdings to $13 bi
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Donald Trump promised to distribute $5,000 checks to the public if the Republican Party wins the midterm elections.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump made this promise at the Republican midterm election rally in Dallas. MarketWatch noted that Trump had previously promised but failed to deliver tariff dividends las
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Asian Stocks Slide, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index Down 1.15%, as Brent Crude Tops $100 Amid Middle East War Fears and Ahead of US Inflation Data
Asian stocks retreated with Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index opening down 289 points, or 1.15%, at 24,985. Mainland China's Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.31%, Japan's Nikkei 225 opened 0.57% lo
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Seoul shares open lower, Kospi down 0.29% to 7,031.53, tracking Wall Street losses amid Mideast tensions and rising oil prices
Seoul shares opened lower Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses, as surging oil prices caused by intensifying tensions in the Middle East fueled inflation concerns ahead of key US inflation data. The
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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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Iran's car market prices surge 40-130% since February, with officials calling it a 'mafia system', highlighting cost-of-living crisis
Domestic car prices in Iran have mostly risen 40% to 80% since the start of the war in February, with some vehicles selling for over 130% of their September 2025 costs. This makes even locally made ca
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MarketWatch analysis: Warsh's Fed aims to tame inflation to 2% by 2029 with slightly higher rates, and Wall Street now believes it
MarketWatch analysis indicates that after more than five years of previous attempts, Federal Reserve leaders believe they can reduce the inflation rate to 2% by 2029 with only slightly higher U.S. int
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Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs analyzed that despite strong economic performance, low consumer confidence may be attributed to a general "decline in well-being" across society.
Goldman Sachs economist Joseph Briggs informed clients that the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to a historic low this year, dropping 13% year-over-year in September, with an almo
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US stocks were mixed, as inflation concerns and Middle East conflicts offset AI optimism.
US stocks were mixed, as inflation concerns and Middle East conflicts offset AI optimism.
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Polls show: US voters' opposition to war with Iran hits record high, 71% believe the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy
A Fox News poll released Thursday shows that 71% of American voters believe the Trump administration "lacks a clear strategy" to end the conflict with Iran, which has led to rising inflation and soari
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WuBlockchain: CoinShares Says Bitcoin Unlikely to Break $80K Without Inflation Improvement or Fed Shift
CoinShares stated that Bitcoin faces two major near-term headwinds: a more hawkish Federal Reserve and a setback to the CLARITY Act. The firm believes a decisive break above $80,000 is unlikely before
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Al Jazeera: Middle East conflict causes living costs to soar for 2 billion people in South Asia, disrupts energy supplies in multiple countries.
Al Jazeera reports that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing a worsening cost-of-living crisis for a quarter of the world's population, approximately 2 billion people in South Asia. C
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Soaring US Treasury yields offer a "silver lining," with some investors seeing a buying opportunity at 5% yields.
As the world's largest bond market remains under pressure, some investors see an attractive reason to buy U.S. Treasuries: yield. Driven by high inflation, ballooning budget deficits, and a surge in c
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The ECB's August Consumer Expectations Survey showed that inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose to 3.0%, with three-year and five-year inflation expectations also revised upwards.
A survey showed that consumers' inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose from 2.9% in July to 3.0%, three-year inflation expectations increased from 2.7% to 2.9%, and five-year inflation exp
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Does not rule out the possibility of a 50 basis point rate hike or consecutive rate hikes.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated at a press conference on Friday that there are no specific ideas regarding the pace of interest rate hikes, and policy will be decided after thorough dis
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Gasoline prices in Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas have increased by 10% for the first time in four years, sparking inflation concerns.
Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen announced on Monday a gasoline price hike of approximately 10%, from 4,750 Yemeni rials (approximately $8.90) to 5,250 Yemeni rials (approximately $9.80) per liter. Th
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ECB's Vujčić: Energy prices, now well above baseline, are driving market expectations for inflation and rate path; expects food inflation to peak at 3.4% in Q3 2027
European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujčić stated in an interview with Reuters that energy prices have continued to increase and are now well above the baseline of the ECB's latest pr
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German PPI MoM 1.1%, expected 0.4%, prior 1.1%, above expectations
PPI MoM: 1.1%, Est. 0.4%, Prev. 1.1%, Above Expectations Release Time: 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC
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German PPI YoY 4.6%, expected 4.1%, previous 3%, above expectations
PPI YoY: 4.6%, expected 4.1%, prior 3%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC
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Economist Mihir Torsekar warns economic squeeze from higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power could sway US midterm elections
Senior economist Mihir Torsekar told Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ that Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power, which c
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised interest rates to 1.25%, a 31-year high, to combat persistent inflation.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday raised its policy interest rate from 1% to 1.25% with a 7-2 vote, reaching its highest level in 31 years. This move aims to counter persistent inflationary pressures
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Japan's central bank raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, amid rising inflation
The Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points from 1% to 1.25% on Friday, marking the first increase since June and pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in 31
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Yen falls to 156.30 per dollar as softer August inflation dents BOJ aggressive tightening bets
The yen eased from 155.68-70 late Thursday, hours before the Bank of Japan's policy decision, after lower-than-expected consumer inflation in August dented expectations of aggressive tightening.
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RBA Governor Bullock: Australian Businesses Starting to Question if Inflation Will Return Below 3%
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock told a parliamentary panel on Friday that Australian businesses are starting to "bubble up" a view that elevated inflation is not coming back down be
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South Korean stocks opened up 2.24% on Friday, boosted by falling oil prices and easing inflation concerns following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened up 150.53 points, or 2.24%, at 6,865.94 points on Friday (9:15 AM KST). This followed an overnight rally on Wall Street, as falling oil prices and
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South Korea extends fuel tax cuts for two months until November to ease price pressures.
South Korea's Ministry of Finance announced on Friday that it would extend fuel tax cuts for another two months until November to ease price pressures stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East
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RBA Governor Bullock says board must decide if current rate is sufficient to cool prices
Australia’s central bank board needs to decide later this month whether its benchmark interest rate is at a level sufficient to restrain price pressures and return inflation to target, Governor Michel
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Japan's August inflation rate was 1.9% year-on-year, below expectations of 2.1% and matching the previous reading of 1.9%.
Japan's August inflation rate was 1.9% year-on-year, below expectations of 2.1% and matching the previous reading of 1.9%.
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Japan's core inflation rate for August was 1.7% year-on-year, below the expected 1.8% and the previous value of 1.8%.
Japan's core inflation rate for August was 1.7% year-on-year, below the expected 1.8% and the previous value of 1.8%.
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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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