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Prices of nearly all dinner table items are climbing simultaneously, drawing Wall Street's attention
Rising crop prices are exacerbating the current inflation problem, extending beyond just oil and the Iran war. For investors, this signals a return to the real-asset trade, while for U.S. consumers an
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Economist says Fed rate hike is about Wall Street, not inflation
An economist argues that the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate hike next week is primarily driven by Wall Street concerns rather than inflation. This comes as Goldman Sachs late Friday became the las
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Al Jazeera: Iran's annual inflation rate reached 89% in August, with food inflation exceeding 127%; the rial hit a new low against the US dollar last week.
Al Jazeera reports that the Iranian economy faces severe challenges due to US wars, sanctions, and a naval blockade. Data from the Statistical Center of Iran shows that as of the end of August, Iran's
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The European Central Bank hiked rates for the second time last Thursday, and while the Bank of England is expected to hold steady this Thursday, hawkish signals should not be ignored.
The European Central Bank (ECB) was the first to tighten monetary policy last Thursday, marking its second rate hike since the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to k
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Citi Research Report: Current macro environment shows increased similarity to the 1988-1989 Federal Reserve tightening cycle; models increase exposure to risk assets and favor the US dollar.
Citigroup Research analysts Alex Saunders and Vinh Vo noted in their quantitative macro strategy report published on September 11 that although their macro model remains broadly in the "normal" range,
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Top Economist Komal Sri-Kumar Urges Fed to Hike Rates 50 Bps Next Week, Citing Bond Market Nearing 'Danger Zone'
Komal Sri-Kumar, president of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, told CNBC on Friday, September 11, that the Federal Reserve should raise its policy rate by 50 basis points at its meeting next week. He note
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent acknowledges Americans' frustration with economy due to price level changes, but notes consumer spending remains resilient
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking at the Economic Club of New York, acknowledged that Americans' frustration with the economy is understandable due to accumulated price increases and pre
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Several Wall Street banks have raised their forecasts for US August Core PCE, with Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and others expecting it to reach 0.26% or higher.
Wall Street economists have raised their forecasts for the US August Core PCE after the latest CPI data release. Currently, predictions are generally above 0.20%, with Goldman Sachs expecting 0.26%, B
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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs of 15-50% on $20 Billion US Imports, Testing Consumers' 'Buy Canadian' Commitment Amid Trade War Escalation
Canada has imposed a new round of retaliatory tariffs, ranging from 15% to 50%, on approximately $20 billion worth of US imports, including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances, clothing, and cosmetics.
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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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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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The Nikkei 225 Index fell 5.76% from its previous close, currently trading at 57,557.09.
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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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Brent crude was up 3.52% from its previous close, currently trading at $98.354.
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AUD/USD fell 0.89% from its previous close, currently trading at 0.6946.
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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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