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October 16, 2024

U.K. Inflation Drops to 3-Year Low, Paving Way for Rate Cut in November

Inflation in the United Kingdom has fallen to its lowest level in over three years, according to official data released on Wednesday. The decline in consumer prices has solidified market expectations that

September 23, 2024

Federal Reserve’s Bostic Cautions on Further Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic has signaled cautious optimism as the central bank begins its rate-cutting cycle, starting with a larger-than-expected half-point reduction. The move, aimed at stabilizing the

October 16, 2024

Gold Set to Reach Record Highs by 2025, LBMA Survey Finds

Gold is poised to climb to record levels over the next year, according to a survey conducted at the annual London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) gathering in Miami. Industry insiders—including traders, refiners,

Bank of Japan Holds Rates Amid Inflation Decline

by Jamie Spencer

Core inflation cools but pressures for hike persist The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark policy rate steady at 0.5% on Friday, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters.

September 19, 2025

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Retreat as Fed Meeting Begins

by Jamie Spencer

Markets dip ahead of key interest rate signals U.S. stocks pulled back slightly on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreating from record highs as the Federal Reserve began its two-day

September 16, 2025

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Rate Cut Bets Strengthen

by Jamie Spencer

Inflation and jobs data boost market confidence U.S. and Canadian stock indexes closed at record highs on Thursday as fresh inflation and labor market data fueled investor expectations that the Federal Reserve

September 11, 2025

AI Optimism and Inflation Slowdown Lift Wall Street

by Jamie Spencer

Encouraging inflation report clears path for rate cuts Wall Street advanced further on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2% and on track for a second consecutive record close. While the Nasdaq

September 10, 2025

All Major Indexes Hit Record Highs Despite Job Worries

by Jamie Spencer

S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow close at historic levels U.S. stocks closed at all-time highs Tuesday, as investors looked past fresh concerns over the strength of the economy and focused instead on

September 9, 2025

Stocks Edge Higher as Fed Rate Decision Looms

by Jamie Spencer

Markets gain modestly ahead of key economic data U.S. stocks rose modestly Monday as investors await a series of economic reports that could determine whether the Federal Reserve will move forward with

September 8, 2025

Gold rises ahead of Jackson Hole and Fed pressure

by Jamie Spencer

Gold rebounds after recent lows Gold prices rose 0.9% on Wednesday to $3,344.37 per ounce, boosted by a weakening U.S. dollar. The market reacted to the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes, which

August 20, 2025

Dollar slides on Fed rate cut expectations

by Jamie Spencer

Second day of losses for the US currency The US dollar fell for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, following an inflation report that strengthened market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate

August 13, 2025

Dollar Slips as CPI Data Fuels Rate Cut Bets

by Jamie Spencer

Moderate inflation supports easing outlook The U.S. dollar lost ground against major currencies on Tuesday after new consumer price data reinforced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Figures

August 12, 2025

Trump Ousts BLS Chief as Fed Weighs Rate Cuts

by Jamie Spencer

Disputed jobs report sparks leadership change President Donald Trump has removed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after rejecting July’s employment report as “rigged.” The decision follows a release

August 12, 2025

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