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Two U.S. Data Releases That Could Move Futures and FX Markets
The Employment Cost Index and Chicago PMI offer fresh clues on labor inflation, manufacturing activity and the next move in futures and currency markets.
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Global economic news, central bank decisions, inflation data, and macroeconomic analysis affecting financial markets worldwide.
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Strong GDP, Sticky Inflation: Why U.S. Rate Expectations Remain in Focus
U.S. Q3 GDP accelerated to 3.4%, but firm core PCE inflation keeps the Fed’s path uncertain and markets alert to Treasury yields, the dollar and risk assets.
Economy
U.S. GDP Surges 3.4%: What Strong Growth Means for Rates and Markets
U.S. GDP beat forecasts in Q3, strengthening the higher-for-longer rate outlook. Here’s what the data means for the dollar, Treasury yields, equities, and traders.
Economy
Fed Holds Rates Steady, but a Hawkish Pause Keeps Markets on Alert
The Fed kept rates at 3.75%–4% in a 10–2 vote, but hawkish signals supported yields and challenged expectations for relief across the dollar, stocks and crypto.
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Why 5% Treasury Yields Are Reshaping Market Expectations
Strong U.S. growth and persistent inflation are keeping Treasury yields elevated, creating fresh pressure for equities, crypto and other rate-sensitive assets.
Economy
Fed Holds Rates Steady, but Hawkish Signals Keep Markets on Edge
The Fed held rates at 3.75%–4.00%, but strong growth, elevated inflation, and two dissenting votes kept the prospect of another hike alive.
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Australia’s Rate-Hike Shock: What a 4.85% RBA Cash Rate Means for Markets
Hotter inflation has pushed CBA and ANZ to forecast an RBA hike to 4.85%. Here’s what traders should know about the Australian dollar, bonds, equities, and risk.
Economy
U.S. Futures Rise as Fed Decision, GDP and PCE Inflation Take Center Stage
U.S. futures advance ahead of the Fed decision, GDP and PCE inflation data, setting up potential volatility across equities, Treasury yields and the dollar.
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GDP, Inflation and Big Tech: The Data Set to Move Markets
U.S. GDP, PCE inflation and Big Tech earnings could reshape rate expectations, technology valuations, the dollar and crypto risk appetite.