Fed’s favourite inflation measure cooled in June

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The temporary truce in the conflict with Iran resulted in a decline in petrol prices, which subsequently contributed to a reduction in inflation during June, thereby offering support to a vital component of the economy: the American consumer. The initial Read More …

US Futures Steady Ahead of Fed Policy Decision

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The major U.S. index futures are currently indicating a roughly flat opening on Wednesday, suggesting that stocks are likely to continue the uninspiring performance observed over the past two sessions. Traders might exhibit caution in executing substantial transactions prior to Read More …

AI is driving up your costs

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Major technological innovations possess the capacity to reshape economies by generating opportunities, employment, and even entirely new industries, while significantly enhancing productivity and growth. However, the expectation of longer-term gains frequently comes at the cost of short- and medium-term discomfort. Read More …

Not even Kevin Warsh can unlock the Strait of Hormuz

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The public is increasingly discontent with the elevated cost of living, placing renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to take action. Kevin Warsh, the new Fed chairman, has committed to restoring inflation to the target rate of 2%. Some investors Read More …

Energy price drops last month lowered wholesale inflation

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Inflation at the wholesale level moderated last month, aided by a significant decline in energy prices, as reported by the Bureau of Labour Statistics on Wednesday. On an annual basis, the Producer Price Index, which gauges the prices businesses receive Read More …

Warsh Reaffirms Fed Independence Amid Political Pressure

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday provided his most comprehensive explanation to date regarding the extensive reforms he is implementing at the nation’s central bank and the underlying philosophy guiding these changes. Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Read More …

US Inflation Cools, Yet Price Pressures Persist

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The worst of America’s inflation resurgence may be behind us; however, this does not imply that the inflationary pressures have dissipated entirely. Prices may continue to experience uncomfortable increases for an extended period. On Tuesday, the Bureau of Labour Statistics Read More …

Mortgage rates remain stagnant at around 6.5%

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Home shoppers anticipating an improvement in affordability as the spring homebuying season concludes may face yet another disappointment. The conflict with Iran and the subsequent inflation surge have resulted in persistently elevated mortgage rates, while renewed concerns regarding the Federal Read More …

US Job Growth Slows in June

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US job growth moderated following a robust spring surge, with employers adding a disappointing 57,000 positions last month, as reported by the Bureau of Labour Statistics on Thursday. June’s tally reflects a significant deceleration compared to the robust gains observed Read More …