Federal Reserve
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Gold Prices Surge Following US Treasury Liquidity Intervention
Gold prices climbed to $4,495 per ounce after the US Treasury announced it would double liquidity support buybacks for long-term government debt.
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Stabilizing Below Seven Percent: What the August 2026 Mortgage Rate Plateau Reveals About Fed Policy and Housing Affordability
With the Fed holding rates steady, U.S. 30-year mortgage rates stabilized at 6.67% on August 19, 2026, bringing a fragile plateau to housing affordability.
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S&P 500 Hits Record High Following Cooling Wholesale Inflation Data
The S&P 500 reached a record 7,798.99 as flat July wholesale inflation data eased Fed rate hike fears, fueling market optimism and boosting tech stocks.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Hover Near One-Year Highs as Buyers Navigate High Costs
U.S. mortgage rates remain near one-year highs at 6.614%, forcing homebuyers to navigate affordability challenges as limited supply keeps market prices high.
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US Inflation Cools to 3.4% in July as Wage Growth Trails Costs
US annual inflation eased to 3.4% in July, though persistent price pressures and slowing wage growth continue to challenge household purchasing power.
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Markets Waver as Middle East Tensions and Inflation Data Shape Investor Sentiment
The Dow Jones trades flat near record highs as investors balance Middle East-driven oil volatility and rising gas costs against critical CPI inflation data.
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Macroeconomic Shifts and Geopolitical Tensions Push Gold Futures Past $4,400 as Markets Await Crucial Inflation Data
Gold futures surged past $4,400 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and weak labor data boosted safe-haven demand ahead of crucial inflation reports.
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Gold Prices Surge as U.S. Labor Market Contracts in July, Igniting Path to $5,000
Gold prices surged past $4,360 after the U.S. lost a surprise 23,000 jobs in July, triggering market fears and paving the way for a rally toward $5,000.
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Amazon’s Surge Offsets Apple’s Decline as Wall Street Closes Out Volatile July Amid Inflation and Oil Price Pressures
Wall Street closed a volatile July with gains as Amazon’s massive cloud surge offset Apple’s supply drop, though rising oil prices kept inflation fears high.
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Ethereum Trades Sideways in $1,850–$1,930 Range as Market Weighs ETF Inflows Against Middle East Tensions
Ethereum consolidates between $1,850 and $1,930 as steady spot ETF inflows clash with rising US-Iran geopolitical tensions and inflation fears.
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U.S. Economy Slows to 1.5% Growth in Q2 as Inflation Remains Stubborn
U.S. GDP growth cooled to 1.5% in Q2 while core inflation persisted at 3.3%, leaving the Federal Reserve in a difficult position regarding future rate policy.
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US Mortgage Demand Stagnates as Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
US mortgage demand fell 6.4% as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%, leaving 30-year fixed rates near 6.7% and straining buyer affordability.
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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Rare Dissent; Stocks Tumble
The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75% as rare dissent from three officials fueled market panic, driving the Dow down 2.19% amid growing fears of a tech correction.
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Stocks Slide as Fed Signals Hawkish Split Amid Middle East Tensions
U.S. stocks tumbled as a hawkish Fed split on interest rates and rising Middle East tensions drove oil prices above $90, fueling major investor uncertainty.
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Gold Prices Hold Steady Above $4,000 as Markets Await Fed Policy Decision
Gold prices remain resilient above $4,000 despite geopolitical tension and rising oil prices as investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision.