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Fed Governor Michael Barr to Address Housing Affordability
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr will speak on housing affordability in Chicago, with markets also awaiting flash PMI data.
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Currencies on Trade and Tide: The dollar and dollar strength, Euro, yen, sterling, Emerging market currencies, Currency crises and defence and floating.
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Nomura Economists Criticize Fed Chair's Inflation Gauge
Economists at Nomura argue Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's method of tracking inflation diffusion has significant flaws.
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Bank of England to hold rates as Fed and ECB
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, diverging from the U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank which both recently raised rates, despite UK inflation rising above 3%.
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Five Defensive Stocks to Weather Market Volatility
A Nasdaq report highlights five defensive stocks investors may consider as upcoming inflation data and a Federal Reserve meeting test the market rally.
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Trump Administration Pressures Fed Ahead of September Rate
With a Federal Reserve rate hike considered likely, the Trump administration is conducting a broad public campaign urging the central bank to hold or cut
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U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Surpassing Forecasts
U.S. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
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Fed Rate Path Firms as Jobs Data and Oil Prices Rise
Strong August jobs data and rising oil prices from the Iran conflict have increased market expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes, offsetting a
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Fed's Waller leans toward holding rates steady in September
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated he will likely support keeping interest rates unchanged at the September meeting, citing encouraging
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Buys Time Amid Central Banking
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's recent speech at Jackson Hole aimed to reassure markets about the Fed's ability to manage inflation and future crises
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South Korea's Semiconductor Exports Triple, Driving Record
South Korea's semiconductor exports surged 209% year-over-year to a record $46.65 billion in August, driven by AI infrastructure demand.
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Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Calms Markets
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh broke his public silence on August 28th, delivering a speech at the Jackson Hole symposium that reassured markets with
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Takaichi Proposes Digital Yen to Counter
Japan's Digital Minister, Takaichi Sanae, has proposed a yen-backed digital currency to counter the dominance of the US dollar and China's digital yuan.
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Fed's Warsh Faces Bond Market Volatility
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, appointed by Trump, leads the central bank as the 30-year Treasury yield hits a 19-year high above 5.3%.
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Bailey: Frontier AI Risks Market Correction
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned G20 officials that advanced 'frontier' AI models threaten global financial stability by amplifying cyber
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Physical AI aims to revive US manufacturing
The Financial Times reports on the emerging field of 'physical AI', where artificial intelligence is integrated into robots and machinery, with proponents arguing it could boost productivity, fill labor gaps, and make US manufacturing more competitive.
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U.S. stock futures fall on rate, Iran fears
U.S. stock futures fell on August 30, 2026, as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's inflation concerns raised the chance of a September rate hike and
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Leverage transforms stock market, warns
Increased use of borrowed money by retail and quant investors is making the stock market more volatile and prone to blowups, according to market
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Madagascar probes label, packaging imports
Madagascar has initiated a WTO safeguard investigation into imports of self-adhesive labels, packaging, and certain other printed items.
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Ukraine's ex-defence minister launches tech
Former Ukrainian defence minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk is launching a technology fund to develop and procure military systems for the war against Russia
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Tim Cook re-engineered Apple through
Tim Cook, stepping down as Apple CEO in 2026, focused on operational excellence over product vision, growing its market value past $3 trillion.
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U.S. Hiring Slows to Record Low Pace
U.S. Job creation has slowed sharply since May. The labor market now shows minimal hiring and very low layoffs, an unusual historical combination.
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Philly Fed Index Hits 47.4, a 5-Year High
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing index surged to 47.4 in August, its highest level since April 2021, while Treasury yields rose and major
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Trump claims US control of Venezuelan oil
Former President Trump says he would seize 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil if re-elected to lower U.S. fuel prices.
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Fed's Warsh Outlines AI Policy Shift
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh used his Jackson Hole speech to announce a review of forward guidance and a new focus on AI's economic impact.
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India's central bank subsidises diaspora to
The Reserve Bank of India's special deposit scheme for non-resident Indians has provided billions in subsidies to stabilise the currency, a report says.
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Druckenmiller doubts Bessent's bond strategy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to double bond buybacks has drawn criticism from veteran investor Stanley Druckenmiller, who argues that without fiscal discipline the effort will fail and harm market credibility.
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Canada-US Trade War Escalates as Ottawa and Washington Impose Tariffs
The Canadian dollar drops as trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapse, leaving both sides facing higher prices on imported goods and threatening Canada's economic growth.
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iQIYI Pursues Strategic Transformation with AI and Decentralized Content Ecosystem
iQIYI reports Q2 revenue of RMB 6.3 billion, narrowing non-GAAP operating loss to RMB 130.3 million
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AI Build-Out Complicates Fed's Inflation Fight
The build-out of artificial intelligence is causing near-term inflation and posing a dilemma for the Federal Reserve, as the costs of implementing AI are piling up before its full-scale payoff arrives.
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Inflation Report to Provide Insight into Fed's Next Move
The upcoming inflation report is expected to show modest increases, which could give the Federal Reserve breathing room in its battle against inflation.
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Stock Indices Fail to Reflect Equity Reality
The disconnect between stock market performance and economic indicators has raised concerns about the accuracy of stock indices.
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White House Accused of Misrepresenting Chinese Transshipment Claims
A recent paper by the White House has been criticized for its claims of a Chinese transshipment scam, with many countries being accused of abetting the plot to dodge American tariffs.
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AI Phobia Becomes Consensus in America
A growing number of Americans are expressing concerns about the potential risks and consequences of artificial intelligence, leading to a shift in public opinion.
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African Countries Shift Away from the US Dollar
African countries are increasingly turning away from the US dollar as their preferred currency for trade and transactions, with the yuan and local currencies gaining traction.
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Japan's Yen Intervention Undoes a Risky Global Trade
Japan's recent intervention to support the yen has disrupted a long-standing global carry trade, with the US Treasury aiding the Bank of Japan in stabilizing the currency. This move highlights the risks of the yen's prolonged weakness and its broader implications for global financial markets.
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Kevin Warsh Faces Challenges as New Federal Reserve Chair
Kevin Warsh, the new chair of the Federal Reserve, is struggling to escape the problems left by his predecessor. High inflation, weak jobs numbers, and presidential interference are among the challenges he faces.