Inflation
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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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FOMC Preview: Fed Expected to Hold Rates as Cloudy Economic Outlook Challenges Markets
As the Fed prepares to hold rates at 3.5-3.75%, new Chair Kevin Warsh’s abandonment of forward guidance sparks market volatility and surprise hike risks.
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Hawkish Hedges and Political Heat: Inside the July 2026 FOMC Meeting
As the July 2026 FOMC meeting begins, markets weigh a fragile US-Iran truce, corporate capex strain, and intense rate-cut pressure from President Trump.
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ASX 200 Set to Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
The S&P/ASX 200 is poised to open higher on Monday as US-Iran tensions pause, with investors now turning focus to critical Australian inflation data.
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Bank of Korea Ends Three-Year Rate Freeze as AI Chip Boom Stokes Inflation
South Korea’s central bank hiked rates to 2.75% as record AI chip exports and rising oil prices pushed inflation past 3%, ending a 14-month policy pause.
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U.S. Homebuyer Affordability Declines for Fifth Consecutive Month
U.S. homebuyer affordability hit a five-month low in June as high mortgage rates and inflation pushed the required qualifying income to over $109,000 annually.
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US Producer Prices Fall in June, Bolstering Expectations for Fed Rate Cuts
US producer prices dropped 0.3% in June, signaling cooling inflation and fueling market optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.
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Gold Prices Face Downward Pressure Amid US-Iran Tensions and Fed Policy
Gold prices are under pressure as US-Iran naval tensions escalate and markets brace for potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
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US Inflation Cools to 3.5% in June as Energy Costs Drop
US annual inflation slowed to 3.5% in June, driven by a sharp decline in gasoline prices, though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten future stability.
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Gold Rebounds Above $4,000 as Markets Await US Inflation Data
Gold prices climbed to $4,020 as the US Dollar weakened ahead of crucial June inflation data, while geopolitical tensions continue to impact market volatility.
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US June Inflation Cools to 3.5% as Energy Prices Decline
US annual inflation cooled to 3.5% in June as energy costs fell significantly, easing market pressure and fueling speculation over future Federal Reserve rates.
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Russia’s Economy Faces Mounting Pressure as Debt and Sanctions Intensify
New US sanctions on Russian energy buyers and ballooning war costs are pushing the Russian economy toward a potential banking and fiscal crisis.
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Fed Officials Remain Split on Interest Rate Path in Latest Minutes
Federal Reserve officials remain divided on future interest rate hikes or cuts as Chairman Kevin Warsh moves to reduce official forward guidance.
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Walmart’s Price Rollbacks Spark Debate Over Political Influence and Inflation
Walmart announced broad price cuts on summer goods, drawing credit from the Trump administration despite analysts viewing the move as a standard retail promotion.
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PepsiCo Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates as North American Demand Falters
PepsiCo reported mixed Q2 2026 results as strong international growth failed to offset significant volume declines in its North American food and beverage divisions.