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U.Today Analysis: Bitcoin and the US Dollar have recently strengthened in tandem, but it remains to be seen whether their correlation has broken.
U.Today analysis points out that since early August, Bitcoin has surged significantly from approximately $63,000 to a recent high of around $87,000, currently trading at about $84,600. During the same
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Goldman Sachs: US Stock Market's Year-End "Goldilocks" Rally May Ignite Early, No Need to Wait for Midterm Elections
Goldman Sachs analysts believe the year-end rally in global equities may ignite early, and investors do not need to wait for the US midterm elections to conclude before re-entering the market. Mark Wi
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U.S. 'Funflation' is on the rise, with consumer spending on hobbies up 7.9% year-on-year in August 2026, despite airfare prices increasing 26.5%
The Bank of America's latest analysis suggested that "funflation" — the increased cost of fun — may be rising, but consumers aren't cutting back. The 7.9% growth in hobby spending was double the growt
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McDonald's Shares Down Nearly 31% from February High Amid "Big Mac Inflation"
The fast-food giant is on track for its worst annual return since 2002, with last quarter's sales growth slowing to 0.8%, the slowest in over a year. The company also guided for "slightly negative" US
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On Friday, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield surpassed 5.5%, reaching its highest level since 2004, diverging from the day's decline in oil prices.
According to Wallstreetcn, the 30-year US Treasury yield rose by as much as 5 basis points to 5.53% during Friday's trading, closing above 5.49%, marking a new high since 2004. Meanwhile, the benchmar
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U.S. diesel prices are nearing the record high of $6.50, with the White House weighing a tax holiday and easing "red diesel" regulations, while an export ban remains under evaluation.
According to Bloomberg, as cited by Wallstreetcn, U.S. retail diesel prices are currently stable at around $6.5 per gallon, near historical record levels. The Donald Trump administration is weighing s
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Apollo Global Management's Slok warns: The Federal Reserve may be underestimating inflation risks from soaring diesel prices.
Torsten Slok of Apollo Global Management Inc. warns that record diesel prices pose a greater threat to inflation than the Federal Reserve may realize, as these fuel costs are passed on to the core Con
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Diesel prices hit a nominal new high of $6.53 per gallon, posing a new inflation test for Bitcoin.
U.S. on-highway diesel fuel prices rose to $6.529 per gallon on September 21, a weekly increase of 24.4 cents, reaching a nominal new high, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administr
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U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September from 51.7 in August, while 1-year inflation outlook jumped to 4.6% from 4.0%
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 48.1 in September from 51.7 in August, though slightly above expectations. Long-term inflation expectations also edged up to 3.4%, signaling persistent concerns over fu
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Italy to Convene Oil Refiners Next Month to Boost Fuels Output Amid Inflation Concerns
The Italian government will meet its oil refining industry next month to discuss a boost in production as concern grows that surging prices for diesel and other fuels could stoke inflation.
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UBS: Market pricing for a Federal Reserve rate hike in October is too aggressive; core PCE inflation is expected to be revised down by 0.2 percentage points, and the Federal Reserve is unlikely to hike rates consecutively.
UBS Chief Investment Officer Mark Haefele and his team noted in their latest report that the actual extent of Federal Reserve policy tightening is likely to be less than what current market pricing su
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European Retail Stocks Face Headwinds as Consumer Risks Mount, H&M Earnings Intensify Concerns
An underwhelming earnings report from Hennes & Mauritz AB has intensified concerns about the inflation pressures confronting European retailers, indicating a challenging outlook for the sector.
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JPMorgan Chase: Stagflation Risk Remains Even Without Significant Economic Slowdown; Oil Prices Sustained Above $100/Barrel Could Trigger Stagflation
James Sullivan, Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Thematic Research at JPMorgan Chase, noted that factors such as record issuance in the AI sector, government deficits, El Niño, and the Middle E
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U.S. diesel prices hit a new high, with the White House initiating an economic assessment of a short-term export ban, involving Treasury Secretary Bessent and others.
The average retail price of diesel in the US hit a new record this week, reaching $6.51 per gallon, with inventories falling to their lowest level for this time of year in over four decades. Bloomberg
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Gold fell over 2% this week to $4,270/ounce, as the ongoing Iran standoff continued to fuel rate hike expectations.
Gold fell over 2% this week to $4,270/ounce, as the ongoing Iran standoff continued to fuel expectations of interest rate hikes. The U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked over restoring energy flows through
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh faces a new challenge: U.S. government bond yields are surging, with the 30-year Treasury yield hitting its highest level since 2004.
CNBC analysis indicates that the continuous rise in U.S. government bond yields, with the 30-year yield reaching its highest level since 2004, presents a policy dilemma for Federal Reserve Chairman Wa
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The Sudanese pound has plummeted, with the black market exchange rate reaching 7,500 Sudanese pounds per US dollar. The inflation rate soared to 41% in July, leading to a sharp decline in public purchasing power.
The Sudanese pound has plummeted, with the black market exchange rate for USD to SDG reaching 7,500, compared to just 600 before the war. The country's annual inflation rate hit 41% in July, with pric
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CNBC Analysis: Higher Treasury yields complicate Fed policy and Treasury financing, highlighting tension between Warsh and Bessent
Elevated Treasury yields are signaling a strong economy, stubborn inflation, and rising national debt costs, complicating both Federal Reserve policy and Treasury financing. This highlights the policy
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PepsiCo is raising prices on some chips, dips and soda
PepsiCo is raising prices on some chips, dips and soda
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Donald Trump reposted a tweet quoting his earlier remarks, reiterating that the S&P Flash Survey shows strong US economic growth, with the Composite Index hitting a 62-month high.
Donald Trump reposted a tweet quoting his earlier remarks, reiterating that the S&P Flash Survey report shows impressive US economic growth: the Composite Index (services + manufacturing) hit a 62-mon
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Richmond Fed President Barkin: Summer developments made it difficult for the Federal Reserve to maintain a "wait-and-see" stance on inflation, prompting last week's rate hike.
Richmond Federal Reserve President Barkin explained that the Fed's decision last week to raise interest rates was due to several developments since the summer that made a "wait-and-see" stance on infl
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Federal Reserve's Paulson: Moderate Further Rate Hikes May Be Needed
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson stated that further interest rate hikes may be necessary to ensure inflation returns to the Federal Reserve's 2% target.
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Federal Reserve's Paulson: "Modest" further rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said on Thursday that she and her colleagues may need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back to target levels. In prepared remarks for a fintec
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Paulson from the Federal Reserve states that September's inflation reports were the driving force behind the recent rate hike.
Paulson from the Federal Reserve states that September's inflation reports were the driving force behind the recent rate hike.
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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.
Inflation
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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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South Korea's KOSPI index fell 5.48% from its previous close, currently standing at 5,088.79.
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AUD/USD fell 0.89% from its previous close, currently trading at 0.6946.
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Brent crude was up 3.52% from its previous close, currently trading at $98.354.
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