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Bitcoin holds above $83,000 as ZEC drops 12%, oil climbs to nearly $107, and global stocks hit one-week low amid rising bond yields
Bitcoin slipped under 1% to just above $83,100 in Asian morning hours, testing last week's range floor, as the 10-year Treasury yield touched 5.25%, its highest since 2007. ZEC fell 12% to about $1,38
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Citi Research: Employment Data Unlikely to Alter Federal Reserve's October Rate Hike Expectations; September Core CPI Becomes Key
Citigroup Research noted in a September 28 report that the Federal Reserve's policy reaction function has become more sensitive to immediate inflation data and energy prices. The bank anticipates that
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The Singapore dollar edged lower against the US dollar in Asian trading, with the greenback appreciating 0.1% to S$1.2777.
The Singapore dollar edged lower against the US dollar in Asian trading, with the greenback strengthening 0.1% to S$1.2777. The Wall Street Journal cited OCBC Bank research strategists, stating that o
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Seoul stocks open lower Tuesday, with KOSPI falling 0.19% to 6,876.43, tracking Wall Street losses amid rising oil prices, inflation concerns, and Middle East tensions.
Seoul stocks open lower Tuesday, with KOSPI falling 0.19% to 6,876.43, tracking Wall Street losses amid rising oil prices, inflation concerns, and Middle East tensions.
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Global bond yields are nearing 4% for the first time since 2007, with overall US Treasury rates hitting a 20-year high.
On Monday, as oil prices rose, government bond yields across all maturities climbed by 7 to 8 basis points, pushing the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index close to 4% for the first time since 2007.
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US stocks fall sharply on Monday, S&P 500 sees largest daily drop since Aug 20; oil prices and Treasury yields rise amid Iran war uncertainty
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 347 points (0.7%) to 51,481, the S&P 500 lost 59 points (0.8%) to 7,683, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 248 points (0.9%) to 26,820. The S&P 500's decline was its
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Asian Bonds Expected to Decline as Oil Fans Inflation Fears
Asian bonds are poised to track Treasuries lower, driven by elevated oil prices, increased inflation concerns, and market bets on further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
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Gold falls 3.3% to over seven-week low of $4,146.51/oz, silver drops 4.7% as oil prices rise and US dollar strengthens
Spot gold prices fell 3.3% to $4,146.51 per ounce on Monday, marking its lowest level since August 5. US gold futures also declined 3.3% to $4,178.40. Spot silver fell 4.7% to $61.27 per ounce, platin
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ECB's Lagarde: Rising long-term interest rates will curb growth and inflation; market expectations for an October rate hike fall to below 40%.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated on Monday that the significant rise in long-term interest rates would slow economic growth and curb inflation to an extent greater than t
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Fed Governor Cook Expects Continued Inflationary Pressure from AI Buildout, Higher Oil Prices, and Middle East Conflict
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stated that in the coming months, she anticipates sustained inflationary pressure stemming from the ongoing AI buildout, elevated oil prices, and supply chain disrup
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Former BoC and BoE Governor Mark Carney states Canada's core inflation at 2% and strong fiscal position mean less pressure than other jurisdictions
In an interview, Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, defended central bank independence. He noted that Canada's core inflation is running at 2%, with headline infla
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ECB President Lagarde: ECB staff projections see euro area headline inflation averaging 3.0% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.1% in 2028.
ECB President Lagarde: ECB staff projections see euro area headline inflation averaging 3.0% in 2026, 2.5% in 2027, and 2.1% in 2028.
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Bitcoin fell below $83,000 to start the week, but remains up over 40% for Q3 ahead of key economic data
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 to start the week amid US-Iran war developments, but remains up more than 40% for Q3 ahead of key inflation and jobs data.
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Ackman Warns: Federal Reserve Rate Hikes May Be a Mistake, AI Boom Is Undermining the Hikes' Dampening Effect on Investment Demand, and Could Drive Up Inflation
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman recently posted on X, stating that the AI arms race is driving tech giants to continuously expand capital expenditures. Even with rising financing costs, companies are
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US stocks declined before the bell on Monday as fading hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle East and rising inflation worries pushed oil prices higher.
US stocks declined before the bell on Monday as fading hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle East and rising inflation worries pushed oil prices higher.
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This week's key U.S. economic data is expected to strengthen the case for an October rate hike.
Key economic reports due this week are expected to further confirm the strengthening U.S. economy, bolstering the arguments of several Federal Reserve officials for higher interest rates, according to
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U.S. equity futures fell, and the sell-off in U.S. Treasuries intensified, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 5.214%, a multi-year high.
U.S. equity futures fell sharply in early European trading, while the sell-off in U.S. Treasuries intensified. Market sentiment was pressured by key inflation and employment data due to be released th
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Higher Bond Yields Are Raising Doubts About Europe’s Stock Rally
Rising global bond yields are fueling skepticism about Europe’s equity rally, as investors worry that fiscal and inflation risks are causing cracks in what has so far been a resilient economy. The Sto
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South Korea’s Three-Year Yield Rises to Highest Level Since November 2022
South Korea’s local bond market reopened after holidays, with its three-year yield rising to the highest level since November 2022, joining a global selloff as elevated oil prices stoked concern over
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Nick Timiraos: Trump's economic advisers' theory on fiscal restraint to lower rates 'hasn't worked out'
According to Nick Timiraos, in the early days of Trump's second term, his economic advisers posited that showing the bond market Washington was serious about closing deficits would lead to long-term i
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SCMP Business Advertising Partner Recommends Investors Strategically Allocate to Asian Fixed Income
The article points out that amid high global market uncertainty, persistent inflation, an unclear monetary policy path, and geopolitical tensions, the Asian fixed income market offers investors a good
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Gold Declines as Hormuz Impasse Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Elevated
Gold dropped for a second consecutive week, as an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz kept energy costs elevated and maintained pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further to combat
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls on the Federal Reserve to "keep an open mind," suggesting Warsh emulate Greenspan in the 1990s rather than the ECB in 2008.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with Kudlow, stated his hope that the Federal Reserve would "keep an open mind" and suggested that Fed Chair Warsh should be more like Alan Green
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Trump: Diesel export ban may cause a slight rise in car gasoline prices.
Trump: Diesel export ban may cause a slight rise in car gasoline prices.
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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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