Oil Hits $100 as Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Supply

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Global oil prices have returned to $100 per barrel, reaching their highest levels since July, as escalating conflict in the Middle East heightens fears of sustained interruptions to oil supply. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, experienced a 2.3% increase Read More …

Global Bond Yields Rise as Inflation and Debt Concerns Intensify

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Investors are expressing growing concerns regarding government deficits and ongoing inflationary pressures, which are contributing to an increase in the cost of capital. The Federal Reserve has the capacity to alleviate some of those concerns. The conflict in the Middle Read More …

Falling US Stock Futures Reveal Rising Fed Rate Concerns

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US stock futures decline as oil prices increase, tensions in the Middle East escalate, and new tariffs from Canada are introduced. Robust labour statistics for August have elevated the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase in September to over Read More …

Canada Imposes New US Tariffs as Trade War Escalates

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Just after midnight on Tuesday, Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US imports, intensifying a protracted trade dispute between the two nations that may harm Republican candidates in the approaching midterm elections. The new levies encompass $20 billion in American goods Read More …

Dow Jones Futures Slip as Strong Jobs Data Boost Fed Hike Bets

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A rise in interest rates by the Federal Reserve is being more anticipated in light of strong US payroll data, which has dampened enthusiasm for Dow Jones futures. Investors are more worried about inflation as a result of rising crude Read More …

August saw 162,000 US job gains

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The US labour market in August awakened from its early summer slumber by adding 162,000 jobs, exceeding economists’ expectations by more than double, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, according to new data from the Bureau of Labour Read More …

Without Fed rate cuts, Trump will stop trading with top partners

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President Donald Trump issued a warning on Friday regarding the potential cessation of trade with numerous countries unless the Federal Reserve takes action to reduce interest rates. “LOWER THE RATE OR I’LL STOP TRADING WITH COUNTRIES WITH WHICH WE HAVE Read More …

US Stock Futures Fall After Strong August Jobs Report

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The major U.S. index futures are indicating a lower opening on Friday, suggesting that stocks are poised to relinquish some gains following a significant upward movement in the preceding two sessions. The futures declined after the publication of a significant Read More …