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US Inflation Holds at 3.4% as Fed Rate Hike Bets Surge

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Consumer prices increased at an annual rate of 3.4% last month, maintaining the same pace observed in July, as reported by the latest Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labour Statistics. That likely bolsters the argument for a Federal Read More …

Trump Dismisses AI Extinction Risks, Prioritizes Race Against China

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President Donald Trump dismissed concerns raised by artificial intelligence researchers regarding the technology’s increasing difficulty in control and its potential existential threats, asserting that his primary focus is on preserving a competitive advantage over China. Upon departing Dallas, Trump responded Read More …

Bernard Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest

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French luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault has exited the top 10 list of the world’s largest fortunes, resulting in an all-American lineup predominantly composed of technology billionaires leading the rankings. Arnault’s net worth fell to $143 billion, according to the Read More …

US Stocks Slide as Oil Surge Revives Inflation Fears

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The major U.S. index futures are currently indicating a lower opening on Thursday, suggesting that stocks are poised to continue the downward trend observed in recent sessions. Concerns regarding inflation are poised to exacerbate the ongoing weakness observed on Wall Read More …

Treasury Department’s $6 billion repurchase raises bond rates to 2023 highs

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US bond yields increased on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in nearly three years following the Treasury Department’s announcement of a buyback of up to $6 billion in government bonds. This move provided investors with greater clarity regarding the scale Read More …

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 …