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Germany's DAX 40 stabilized near multi-month lows as investors paused ahead of the European Central Bank's upcoming interest rate decision. Markets have priced in a 25-basis-point hike, turning their…
US stock futures and the Dow (US30) were flat as markets await Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole, seeking clues on future rate hikes amidst sticky inflation. While PayPal tumbled o…
Core PCE inflation revealed persistent price pressures ahead of the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium. S&P 500 futures dipped as stubborn inflation data dampens expectations for near-term interest rate cu…
India's July retail inflation rose to 4.45%, driven by food and fuel prices amid elevated global crude costs from the U.S.-Iran conflict. RBI is unlikely to alter its rate stance despite inflation ex…
Fed's Paulson signals openness to higher rates, citing persistent inflation above target despite recent improvement. She emphasized underlying inflation remains elevated at 2.4-2.8%, suggesting hawki…
Gold stayed range-bound this week, rallying past $4,100 then pulling back to $4,050. Fed held rates but three hawkish dissents raised 2026 hike risk, tempering gold's safe-haven gains from Middle Eas…
The Dow Jones hit a new record high as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve's rate decision and new Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks. Stronger-than-expected retail and home sales data highlighted eco…
Gold prices trade below $4,500 amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and cooling optimism over US-Iran peace talks. Heightened inflation risks and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hi…
Fed officials express concern over inflation risks from the Middle East war and energy price spikes, deciding to hold interest rates steady with a cautious outlook for possible future cuts amid econo…
Fed policymakers remain divided on near-term rate cuts despite weak February jobs and geopolitical risks, favoring a pause at the March meeting while monitoring inflation and labor data for future ea…
Fed officials remain divided on rate cuts, favoring a hold at March meeting. Inflation progress remains uncertain, delaying further easing despite some cuts already made. AI productivity gains could …
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair amid hotter-than-expected US inflation, strengthening the dollar and pressuring EURUSD and Apple shares.
The euro surged above $1.18 amid a weaker US dollar and Fed rate hold expectations, with markets focused on future rate cuts and geopolitical tensions affecting trade relations.
EURUSD stabilizes near $1.165 after easing concerns over Fed independence, while ECB signals no imminent rate hikes amid easing inflation in Europe.
GBPUSD remains stable near 1.34 amid broad USD weakness ahead of the Bank of England's likely 25bps rate cut, with economic data influencing future rate cut expectations for 2026.
The Canadian dollar eased from two-month highs after the Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25%, citing strong GDP and labor but noted risks from weaker Q4 growth and lower oil prices, reducing near-term…
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies surged on optimism from a likely end to the US government shutdown, improving liquidity, and favorable macro conditions supporting risk assets.
The euro weakened to $1.163 amid ECB speech focus and anticipated rate cuts, while US dollar gains support from easing US-China trade tensions and expected government shutdown resolution.