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Bank of Japan (BOJ) July meeting summary of opinions showed strong internal calls for accelerating interest rate hikes, with market expectations for a September hike exceeding 60%.
The "Summary of Opinions" from the Bank of Japan (BOJ)'s Monetary Policy Meeting on July 30-31, released on August 10, revealed intense early calls for interest rate hikes within the committee, includ
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Yen weakens 0.7% against dollar as intervention impact fades
The yen fell 0.7% against the dollar as the effect of Japan's recent currency intervention diminished. Goldman Sachs reported that Japanese investors continued to buy foreign bonds at a strong pace in
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Silver (SI=F) September futures rose to $64.03/ounce by 8:34 a.m. ET on Monday, having opened up 0.5% at $63.80/ounce.
Silver prices have continued to rally since Friday's weak jobs report, leading many investors to reduce expectations of a rate increase next month. However, two key inflation reports later this week w
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Fed September Rate Hike of 25 Basis Points Looks 'Virtually Certain' Amid 3.8% CPI and Rising Treasury Yields
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recently hit 3.8%, marking the sharpest increase in three years and significantly exceeding the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Concurrently, 30-year Treasury yields have r
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KYODO: BOJ's September Rate Hike Signal Led US to Join Intervention
KYODO: BOJ's September Rate Hike Signal Led US to Join Intervention
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S&P 500 hits record high as weak jobs report boosts Federal Reserve pause expectations; Iran nuclear deal talks stall, oil prices rise
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as investors weighed the S&P 500's record high and uncertainty surrounding a resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict. S&P 500 futures rose 0.12%, and Nasda
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Macquarie Strategist Wizman Says Fed Rate Hike in December Is Possible
Thierry Wizman, global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie, discussed the outlook for the US economy and inflation, stating that "December doesn't look like the wrong time" for a Federal Reserve inte
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers warn of rising inflation risks, may need to accelerate pace of rate hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ)'s summary of opinions from its July meeting showed policymakers warning that inflation risks are rising, which could necessitate a faster pace of interest rate hikes than expec
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Gold holds above $4,400 after its best weekly performance since January, with investors awaiting U.S. inflation data
Gold prices are maintaining above the $4,400-a-troy-ounce mark, having recorded their strongest weekly gain since January. Investors are now looking to key U.S. inflation data for further indications
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S&P 500 futures rise 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures gain 0.4% as tech rallies ahead of inflation data; Dow futures slip 0.1%
Investors are focusing on this week's consumer-price report, which is expected to influence the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to hold interest rates steady in September. The three major indexe
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U.S. government bond yields edged lower, with both the 10-year and 30-year yields falling by 1 basis point, as investors focused on key inflation data this week.
U.S. government bond yields edged lower earlier this week, with both 10-year and 30-year yields falling by 1 basis point. This followed last week's weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls report, which
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Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations for faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after its last policy meeting summary signaled possible acceleration.
Japanese government bond yields rose on expectations for faster Bank of Japan rate hikes after its last policy meeting summary signaled possible acceleration.
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Philippine Central Bank Keeps Rate Hike on Table Despite Weak GDP Growth
Philippine Central Bank Governor Eli Remolona stated the central bank is ready to tighten monetary policy further to guide inflation back to target, though less pressure exists after last quarter’s su
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Copper prices hold at $14,000 as weak US interest rate outlook boosts metals market
Copper prices are currently trading in a narrow range after six consecutive weeks of gains. Tighter supply and easing concerns about U.S. interest rate hikes are jointly supporting metal prices.
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JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
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The Nikkei index rose 1.2% in early trading to 66376.25 points, boosted by weak US employment data which lowered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Electronics and metal stocks led the gains, with Ibiden up 7.4%, Furukawa Electric up 8.8%, and Sumitomo Metal Mining up 5.7%. The dollar-yen exchange rate was quoted at 157.88, down from 158.30 yen a
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Cleveland Fed's August inflation forecast suggests reacceleration in monthly core CPI, potentially setting up a divided September FOMC meeting
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's latest Inflation Nowcasting estimates project July CPI to rise 0.09% MoM and 3.42% YoY, with core CPI up 0.21% MoM and 2.52% YoY. The forecast also indicates a
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Bank of America Warns Federal Reserve Communication Ambiguity Increases Economic Risks, Forecasts 75 Basis Point Rate Hike in 2026
Bank of America economists Aditya Bhave and Mark Cabana stated in a report that Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's communication after the July 29 meeting was too vague and lacked clear guidance o
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Renaissance Macro's Dutta: Strong Inflation Data Could Keep Fed Rate Hike in Play
Neil Dutta, Head of US Economic Research at Renaissance Macro, stated that upcoming inflation data is critical. He argued that another firm reading could keep a September rate hike firmly in play, des
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U.S. Stocks Notch Fresh Record After Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Fears, With S&P 500 and Nasdaq Capping Best Week Since April
U.S. Stocks Notch Fresh Record After Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Fears, With S&P 500 and Nasdaq Capping Best Week Since April
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Bloomberg economists expect the US core CPI year-over-year growth to slow to 2% in July, a new low since March 2021, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged in September.
Bloomberg economists, including Anna Wong, noted in their latest weekly outlook report that market expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve have cooled following the unexpectedly
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Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal: The Federal Reserve's independence is at a "critical juncture" amid discussions of interest rate hikes.
Nick Timiraos of The Wall Street Journal commented that the Federal Reserve's independence is at an "interesting moment," as unlike last year's discussions around rate cuts, the question now is whethe
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Bank of America still expects the Fed to raise rates by 75 basis points this year, starting in September, despite weaker July jobs data showing payrolls fell 23,000.
Bank of America still expects the Fed to raise rates by 75 basis points this year, starting in September, despite weaker July jobs data showing payrolls fell 23,000. The bank noted that prior months'
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Bitcoin broke through $65,000 to approximately $65,200, up nearly 2% on the day, after US non-farm payrolls in July unexpectedly decreased by 23,000, significantly lower than the anticipated increase of 80,000.
The "huge surprise" in employment data prompted traders to re-evaluate the possibility of a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised down June's dat
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US companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, are being squeezed by tariffs, soaring fuel costs from Iran war, and rising interest rates
American companies, particularly those in manufacturing, auto supply, retail, and transportation, are facing a triple squeeze. Tariffs under Trump's trade policies are increasing raw material costs, t
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
Goldman Sachs strategists Dominic Wilson and Josh Schiffrin stated in a September 17 podcast that the current market pricing of four Federal Reserve rate hikes is overly pessimistic, and they believe
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Australia Home Auction Clearance Rates Fall Amid Rate Hike Fears
Australia's residential real estate market remained subdued this week, with auction clearance rates falling due to growing concerns that the central bank will increase interest rates later this month,
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Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
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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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The dollar had its strongest week since June after the Federal Reserve's rate hike, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rising 1.1% this week.
The Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike in over three years this week, explicitly signaling more to come, which has become a core driver of dollar strength. JPMorgan Chase, Standard
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CNBC host Cramer expects a relatively calm week on Wall Street, but September has historically been tough.
CNBC host Jim Cramer said on Friday that investors could be in for a relatively calm period next week as Wall Street navigates a historically difficult September. He noted that this week, the Dow fell
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Wall Street concluded a volatile week with major indices showing flat performance on Friday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its third consecutive weekly decline, while the Nasdaq Composite Index saw a slight gain. This week, Wall Street was impacted by calls from AI leaders to slow
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Dollar surges to its best weekly performance since June, driven by US central bank's signal for more rate hikes
The dollar is poised for its best weekly performance in three months after the US central bank signaled more interest-rate hikes are to come.
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Nikkei: BOJ's Friday rate hike was influenced by US pressure to shore up the yen, following Treasury Secretary Bessent's call for "decisive" action in August
The Bank of Japan's decision on Friday to raise interest rates, a departure from its usual cautious approach, was reportedly spurred by a "currency alliance" with the US. US Treasury Secretary Scott B
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MarketWatch analysis suggests investors' best move after Fed rate hike is to do nothing, as stocks should still outperform bonds.
MarketWatch analysis suggests investors' best move after Fed rate hike is to do nothing, as stocks should still outperform bonds. This is because the equity risk premium, which measures how much stock
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Fed Chair Warsh's "dose of accommodation" remark sparks Wall Street speculation on further rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's description of this week's quarter-point interest rate hike as merely removing "a dose of accommodation" has led Wall Street to question the extent of future rat
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Inflation drives BOJ, Fed, ECB into historic alignment on rate hikes
The Bank of Japan's decision on Friday to join the U.S. and European central banks in rate hikes signals a new normal as they grapple with inflation amid political pressure and the impact of artificia
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Bank of America strategists warn: Investors should prepare for a Federal Reserve led by Warsh to raise the benchmark interest rate above 5%.
Bank of America strategists warn: Investors should prepare for a Federal Reserve led by Warsh to raise the benchmark interest rate above 5%.
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After the Bank of Japan meeting, Citi Research stated that expectations for further rate hikes have cooled, and the terminal interest rate cap may be locked below 2%.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% at its September 17-18 meeting, with a 7-2 majority vote. However, the two dissenting votes have prompted the market
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Amundi Strategist Berardi: Global Markets Still Face Vulnerabilities
Alessia Berardi, Head of Global Macro and Emerging Market Strategy at Amundi Institute, stated that global markets still face vulnerabilities amid central bank rate hikes, high energy prices, and fisc
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) has touched 158 against the US Dollar (USD), as the market weighs the pace of further tightening by the Bank of Japan (BOJ).
The Japanese Yen weakened against the US Dollar in Tokyo on Friday, falling back to around 157.50 after several attempts to rebound, following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) 25 basis point rate hike earlie
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda expressed caution regarding the future path of interest rate hikes, causing USD/JPY to rise by 1.33% to touch 158. Analysts suggest it may approach the 160 mark again.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's cautious remarks on the future policy path during the post-meeting press conference failed to meet market expectations for continuous rate hikes, leading to a
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Bitcoin is down just 1.5% so far in September, and is still on track for a 32% gain this quarter.
Despite the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, soaring oil prices, and a strong dollar, Bitcoin has only fallen by 1.5% so far in September—historically its weakest month—and is on track for its f
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Fed shows highest confidence in economic growth since 2011; KKR expects two more rate hikes by March 2027
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) have expressed their lowest level of concern about gross domestic product (GDP) growth since the Federal Reserve began releasing its outlook in 2011
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Bank of America calculates Fed's latest FOMC statement, explaining its quarter-point rate hike, is its most terse since 2007 at 130 words.
Bank of America calculates Fed's latest FOMC statement, explaining its quarter-point rate hike, is its most terse since 2007 at 130 words.
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JPMorgan expects the ECB to deliver another 25 basis point interest rate hike in March 2027, following a December hike, a shift from its prior forecast of rates on hold in 2027.
JPMorgan expects the ECB to deliver another 25 basis point interest rate hike in March 2027, following a December hike, a shift from its prior forecast of rates on hold in 2027.
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Fed rate hike to 3.75%-4.00% pushes 1-year Treasury yield to 4.45%, making crypto lending less attractive
The Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate hike on September 16, which set the target range at 3.75%-4.00%, has driven the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45%. This move establishes a new benchmark for ri
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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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Bitcoin tops $80,000, expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike pause grow, who is actively positioning?
As of August 25, 2026, Bitcoin's price surpassed $80,000, marking its best week since 2023. This strong rebound comes as market expectations for the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates in September are rising, with the probability of a pause in rate hikes briefly reaching 70%. Amid changing macroeconomic conditions and fluctuating ETF capital flows, large Bitcoin holders (whales) and institutional investors have emerged as the primary buying force, actively buying the dips and demonstrating a strategic willingness to allocate to scarce assets.
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