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Federal Reserve rate hike expectations for September jumped to 87% following resilient CPI inflation data. Markets now anticipate up to four rate increases through mid-2027, creating strong macroecon…
U.S. consumer prices climbed 0.4% in August and 3.4% year-over-year, spurred by higher energy costs. With inflation holding well above the 2% target alongside resilient employment gains, traders are …
The euro hovered near weekly lows around $1.16 as strong US core inflation spurred Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Although the ECB delivered a 25-basis-point rate hike and signaled extended …
Markets question the Federal Reserve's inflation credibility under Kevin Warsh, driving bond yields higher and boosting gold's appeal as a cheap inflation hedge. With a potential September rate hike …
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest net daily inflows in months at $731 million, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Boosted by dovish Federal Reserve commentary, cumulative inflows surpassed $55 billio…
Gold prices gained over 0.5% in early Asian trade as investors positioned ahead of key U.S. CPI data. The upcoming inflation report will guide Federal Reserve policy expectations, though persistent p…
CoinShares reports that Fed interest-rate expectations are capping Bitcoin near $80,000 as markets price in a 60% chance of a September rate hike. Although Treasury bond buybacks and persistent insti…
Bitcoin faces headwinds around the $80,000 level as rising Federal Reserve rate hike expectations pressure crypto fund flows. Despite Treasury liquidity injections providing underlying support, marke…
CIO Alexander Lis warns investors that US Treasury debt buybacks differ fundamentally from quantitative easing. While shifting debt maturity can ease collateral volatility and boost risk assets short…
BLS revised June JOLTS data sharply downward, reducing job openings by 177,000 alongside lower hiring and increased layoffs. With persistent revisions signaling softening employment while inflation p…
US nonfarm payrolls crushed expectations with 162,000 jobs in August versus 56,000 expected, triggering a Bitcoin drop toward $78,600 as rate pause expectations solidified. Meanwhile, a dissident Bla…
U.S. employers added an unexpected 162,000 jobs in August, accompanied by upward revisions to prior months. Hiring broadened across food services, education, construction, and manufacturing, indicati…
August's US jobs report revealed stronger-than-expected payroll gains and steady unemployment. The resilient labor market boosts expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes ahead of …
U.S. nonfarm payrolls grew by 162,000 in August, beating economists' expectations and demonstrating unexpected resilience in the labor market, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stocks and bonds rallied following dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who hinted at pausing rate hikes if disinflation persists. Traders now view the August jobs report as a critical tie-break…
Cleveland Fed inflation forecasts show Core PCE reaccelerating toward 3.49% in September despite cooling headline CPI. Entrenched core inflation driven by supply chain pressures threatens to force Fe…
The Cleveland Fed's Inflation Nowcast reveals a key risk for equities: while headline CPI is projected to ease to 3.3% in September, Core PCE is forecast to reaccelerate toward 3.49%, signaling persi…
U.S. stock futures nudged higher as Treasury yields stabilized following dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller. Investors remain cautious ahead of critical nonfarm payrolls data, while tech gains …
The euro stabilized above $1.16 ahead of US employment data and the upcoming ECB meeting, where a 25-basis-point hike is priced in. Better-than-expected German factory orders and dovish remarks from …
U.S. stock futures and crude oil edged higher overnight as investors awaited the August nonfarm payrolls report. Meanwhile, Tesla slipped nearly 2% following regulatory scrutiny over its Cybercab rol…