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Seoul shares open sharply lower, with KOSPI dropping 2.6% to 6,850.80, tracking US losses amid inflation woes
Seoul shares opened sharply lower Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as the latest US inflation data raised the possibility of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates to curb inflation. Aft
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Bank of Japan: August Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 0.2% month-on-month, while Export Price Index rose 0.6% month-on-month.
The Bank of Japan released preliminary data for the August Corporate Goods Price Index, with the Producer Price Index falling 0.2% month-on-month, the Export Price Index (contract currency basis) risi
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Japan's PPI year-on-year was 7.6%, above the expected 7.4%, and higher than the previous value of 7.2%.
PPI YoY: 7.6%, expected 7.4%, prior 7.2%, above expectations PPI MoM: -0.2%, expected 0%, prior 0.1%, below expectations Release Time: 2026-09-10 23:50 UTC
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Peru's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for the 12th consecutive month, deeming the recent surge in inflation as temporary.
Peru's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for the 12th consecutive month, deeming the recent surge in inflation as temporary.
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Gold held a decline as the latest US inflation report and surging oil prices bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next week.
Gold held a decline as the latest US inflation report and surging oil prices bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next week.
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U.S. Diesel Price Breaks $6/Gallon for First Time, Up Nearly 60% Since Iran War Began Amid Tight Supply
The U.S. average diesel price surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time, according to GasBuddy, up nearly 60% since the Iran war began. Supply remains extremely tight, with U.S. diesel inventories 13%
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Nick Timiraos retweeted Milan's comment, stating that the Federal Reserve is in a situation where "policy will ultimately depend on the next inflation print." He noted that as inflation data improved, the Fed "strangely" became more hawkish, which is "very confusing."
Nick Timiraos retweeted Milan's comment, stating that the Federal Reserve is in a situation where "policy will ultimately depend on the next inflation print." He noted that as inflation data improved,
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U.S. container imports reached 2.6 million TEUs in August, the third-highest monthly level on record, according to Descartes.
U.S. container imports in August rose 3% year-over-year and 22% versus August 2019, signaling resilient consumer demand despite tariffs and inflation. Shipping costs remain elevated, with Shanghai-New
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The U.S. Treasury's $6 billion long-bond buyback concluded on Thursday, with the scale below expectations. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly rose to 4.94%, a new high since October 2023.
On Thursday, September 10, Eastern Time, the U.S. Treasury confirmed that the maximum size of its long-term bond buyback operation for the day was $6 billion. Although this amount was three times larg
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Fed Whisperer Nick Timiraos: Initial core PCE forecast range is 0.22%-0.26%, due to higher-than-usual uncertainty from NIPA revisions.
Fed Whisperer Nick Timiraos: Initial core PCE forecast range is 0.22%-0.26%, due to higher-than-usual uncertainty from NIPA revisions.
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Analysts say inflation pressures have led to an excessive recent sell-off in restaurant stocks, and they are optimistic about the significant upside potential of several stocks in the sector.
MarketWatch reported that recent inflationary pressures have led to a sell-off in restaurant operators' stocks, but many sell-side analysts believe this weakness is an overreaction and are bullish on
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MasterCraft Boat Holdings' Q4 earnings exceeded expectations, but the company anticipates a 5%-10% decline in retail market demand over the next six months.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) reported in its Q4 FY2026 earnings call that the company's performance exceeded expectations, thanks to strict channel management and the launch of its new generation
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European Bond Selloff Deepens as ECB Flags Inflationary Risks
A selloff in European bonds extended after European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde flagged risks to inflation, adding to investors’ ongoing concerns about elevated energy prices.
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Reuters Poll: Most Strategists Expect US 10-Year Government Bond Yield to Rise to 5% Within Three Months
A Reuters poll of 31 bond strategists found that 17 of them expect the U.S. 10-year government bond yield could reach 5% within the next three months. The yield recently climbed to 4.86%, primarily dr
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CNBC reports: Amid rising interest rates and bond market volatility, investors are seeking yield sources beyond traditional bonds.
CNBC reported that due to bond market uncertainties and persistently rising inflation-driven interest rates, some investors are looking beyond traditional bonds for yield, turning to alternative strat
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US 10-year Treasury yield rises to 4.91%, highest since 2023, as Brent crude oil jumps to $105
The US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.91%, marking its highest level since 2023. Concurrently, the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.35%. Treasury prices were under pressure as Brent crude oil sur
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U.S. August PPI rose 0.4% month-over-month, meeting market expectations.
U.S. August Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.4% month-over-month, in line with Dow Jones consensus estimates. Investors are closely watching a series of key inflation reports to assess the Federal Re
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Analysis: The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma in its September decision, torn between raising rates and holding steady. Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks and strong employment data support a rate hike, but cooling inflation and doubts about the reliability of employment data argue against it.
Wallstreetcn.com analysis indicates that as the Federal Reserve's September 16 FOMC meeting approaches, the debate over interest rate hikes is intensifying. The federal funds futures market shows an a
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Bitcoin and Ethereum prices retreated, with Bitcoin down 0.2% to $77,941.56 and Ethereum down 0.7% to $2,464.92, as the market focuses on inflation data.
As of 7:19 AM ET, Bitcoin's price fell to $77,941.56, down 0.2% from Wednesday's opening price; Ethereum's price dropped to $2,464.92, down 0.7% from Wednesday's opening price. Both cryptocurrencies h
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The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) raised its 2027 U.S. diesel price forecast by 8.2% to $4.40/gallon, citing tightening global supply leading to inventory declines.
The EIA, in its September Short-Term Energy Outlook report, stated that it has raised its 2027 retail diesel price forecast from $4.07 per gallon to $4.40. Concurrently, the 2026 retail diesel price f
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Analysis suggests Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh's speech was overinterpreted by the market; Friday's inflation report becomes key for rate hikes.
Markets have overreacted to Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, with investors perceiving a higher likelihood of interest rate hikes and beginning to price in increases that Warsh ne
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Bank of America analysts say a "credibility shock" hit Wall Street after Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh's latest interest rate decision.
Bank of America's economics team noted that the market's muted reaction to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's July 29 press conference led to a "central bank inflation credibility shock." Warsh re
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US August PPI accelerated to 5.4% YoY, exceeding expectations, with core PPI at 4.6% YoY, leading to a sharp increase in Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for August rose by 5.4% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations of 5.3% and significantly
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Key Gauge of US Producer Prices Rises Less Than Forecast
A key measure of US producer prices in August was lower than forecast, offering limited guidance as Federal Reserve officials debate whether to raise interest rates next week.
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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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