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Goldman Sachs joins Wall Street consensus, expects the Federal Reserve to hike rates by 25 basis points at its September 16 meeting.
Goldman Sachs' Chief US Economist, David Mericle, stated in a September 11 research report that the firm has incorporated a 25 basis point rate hike by the Federal Reserve in September into its baseli
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US stocks rebound on Friday, S&P 500 up 0.9% and Nasdaq 1%, as Brent crude falls 2.8% to $104.61
US stocks rebounded on Friday, regaining much of their weekly losses, as Brent crude oil prices eased 2.8% to settle at US$104.61 per barrel after nearing US$110 overnight. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, s
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Nick Timiraos quotes Goldman Sachs: The firm is reluctant to change its call, seeing no strong economic case for a rate hike and a less clear-cut Fed decision than market pricing implies.
Goldman Sachs believes some FOMC participants may agree there is no strong economic case for raising the funds rate. However, most FOMC participants are likely concerned about the potential market rea
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The Trump administration is considering invoking the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. refining capacity in response to oil prices breaking above $100/barrel and soaring refined product prices.
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring the use of the Defense Production Act to expand domestic refining capacity, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. This option was
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Bloomberg: Wall Street Pours Billions into AI and Inflation-Era Bets Amid Persistent Inflation and High Oil Prices
Bloomberg Markets reports that Wall Street faces multiple challenges this week, including oil prices firmly above $100, persistent inflation, and a hawkish bond market. Against this backdrop, an AI-ob
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Fed insider Nick Timiraos relayed the view that while US inflation has not significantly worsened, it has not improved either. If it does not move towards the target, the duration of its deviation from the target will become important.
Federal Reserve insider Nick Timiraos posted on X, relaying market sentiment that while U.S. inflation rose earlier this year and has not significantly worsened, it has also not improved. He noted tha
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Bitcoin and Ethereum rose after the release of US August CPI data, with analysts believing the data will have little impact on the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% month-over-month and 3.4% year-over-year in August, with energy prices being the primary driver.
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Supertanker Rates on Middle East-to-China Route Hit $800,000 a Day Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
Supertanker rates on the Baltic Exchange's benchmark Middle East-to-China shipping route have surged to a staggering $800,000 a day. This comes as US forces recently destroyed five Iranian-linked tank
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U.S. September consumer sentiment index fell 7.5% to 47.8, the second-lowest reading since 1952
The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped 7.5% in September to 47.8, marking the second-lowest reading in the survey's history dating back to 1952. Consumers expect inflation to co
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US September consumer confidence index falls to a new low of 47.8 in recent years, inflation expectations rise to 4.6%, with soaring gasoline prices and US-Iran conflict weighing.
Preliminary survey results released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed that the US consumer sentiment index for September fell to 47.8 from 51.7 in August, lower than all economists' forec
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Odds of Fed Rate Hike for Sept. 16 FOMC Meeting Surge to Over 85%
CME FedWatch data shows the probability of a quarter-point rate hike at the Federal Open Market Committee's Sept. 16 meeting has risen to 85.6%. This marks a significant shift from Aug. 11, when the o
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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Stock Trades Around Buy Point, Attracting Funds
Gold miner Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) is seeing its stock trade around a buy point, attracting funds ahead of the Federal Reserve's September rate-setting meeting. The company is listed among Inves
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US September consumer confidence index fell to 47.8, the second-lowest level in history, and inflation expectations rose to 4.6%.
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 47.8 in September, down 7.5% from August and 13.2% from a year ago, marking the second-lowest level since records began in 1952, according to the University of Michigan
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Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre stated that Canadian trade could help the US curb inflation, but the Trump administration would need to lift tariffs on Canada.
Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre stated on "Bloomberg Opinion" that Canada's oil and mineral resources could help alleviate inflationary pressures in the United States, but only if
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US stocks rose on Friday, ending a four-day losing streak, led by tech shares. Oil prices fell, offsetting the impact of persistent inflation, as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next week increased.
U.S. stocks rebounded on Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak. Technology stocks rose over 1%, with Oracle jumping 2% on strong AI cloud infrastructure revenue. NVIDIA and the "Magnificent Seven"
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U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow rebounding, NVIDIA and Oracle surging, as the market digested higher-than-expected inflation data.
Wall Street reacted to a slightly above-expectations Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indices rising. Software company
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University of Michigan 1-year inflation expectations rose from 4.0% to 4.6%.
University of Michigan 1-year inflation expectations rose from 4.0% to 4.6%.
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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett: Inflation has "significantly decelerated," adding that Donald Trump may comment on the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes.
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett stated that inflation has "decelerated significantly" over the past three months and emphasized that the Federal Reserve's independence should be respected.
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S&P 500 remains 5.4% away from 8,000 milestone, CFRA targets 8,050 by year-end but warns of 5%-10% correction
The S&P 500's rally is being stalled by rising bond yields, sticky inflation, and a hawkish Fed outlook. Despite these macro risks, Wall Street remains relatively calm, with the VIX below 20 and corpo
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Analysis: Fed Chair Warsh's Credibility on the Line Ahead of Next Week's Rate Decision Following August CPI Data Release
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh faces a severe test for next week's interest rate decision after the August CPI data release. The latest data shows that the US August core CPI rose by 0.3% month-on-mon
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Dollar Wavers as Inflation Aids Fed Hike Bets While Oil Falls
The dollar oscillated Friday after a key gauge of US consumer prices rose by more than expected pushing traders to add to bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next week.
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Bank of America: Investors May Be Regretting Buying European and UK Government Bonds as Soaring Energy Prices Lead to Yield Spikes
Investors who recently bought large amounts of European and UK government bonds may be regretting their decisions as bond prices have fallen sharply, according to a Bank of America survey. The survey
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Core services ex-housing rose 0.51% in August CPI, the highest reading since January, up 3% on the year.
Core services excluding housing rose 0.51% in the August CPI report, marking the highest monthly increase since January and a 3% year-over-year rise. Core goods were up 0.11% month-over-month and 0.7%
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US CPI 334.98%, expected 334.85%, prior 333.92%, above expectations
CPI: 334.98%, expectations 334.85%, prior 333.92%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-11 12:30 UTC
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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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