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Powell Hints at September Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Slowdown

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a potential September interest rate cut due to slowing economic growth, rising unemployment risks, and conflicting inflationary pressures, causing positive market reactions.

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Conflicting Views on Market Valuation: Are Small Caps Poised for Growth or a Crash?

Bank of America's report shows several market metrics reaching dot-com era highs, sparking concerns about a potential market crash; however, other experts like Howard Marks and Rick Rieder believe small caps are poised for growth due to factors such as anticipated interest rate easings and strong ea...

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Global Stocks Dip on Fed Rate Hike Speculation

Global stock markets fell today due to investor anticipation of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium and the upcoming speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which will focus on interest rates; oil prices rose due to strong U.S. demand and uncertainty about the Ukraine conflict; the Canadian...

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UK Inflation Rises to 3.8% in July, Driven by Food Prices

UK consumer price inflation rose to 3.8% in July, driven by a 4.9% increase in food and drink prices due to rising labor costs; the Bank of England faces a policy challenge with high inflation and rising unemployment.

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Spain's Soaring Debt Payments Hit Record High

Spain's public debt reached 103.4% of GDP in June, leading to a record 41.726 billion euro interest payment in 2024, exceeding even the 2013 post-crisis level and impacting government spending priorities.

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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High Amid Investor Jitters

Investor jitters over the UK Chancellor's financial plans and rising inflation have driven UK borrowing costs to a 27-year high, shrinking the government's financial headroom by £6.5 billion and increasing the likelihood of tax rises.

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Australian Banks Report Easing Mortgage Stress, Increased Housing Credit Growth

Australia's major banks reported lower-than-expected bad debts and increased housing credit growth in their latest financial results, indicating easing household financial stress but raising concerns about potential future risks associated with further rate cuts and the competition with mortgage bro...

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UK Inflation Soars to 18-Month High, Dashes Hopes for Interest Rate Cut

Britain's inflation rate hit a new high of 3.8 percent in July, exceeding expectations and causing the Bank of England to maintain interest rates, impacting millions of borrowers and potentially delaying rate cuts until February 2026.

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Australian Sharemarket Hits Record High Amidst Global Uncertainty

The Australian S&P/ASX 200 index hit a record high today, rising 0.7 percent to 8983.90 points, driven by strong performances in mining, financials, and consumer stocks, while Wall Street experienced mixed results amid a continued sell-off of AI stocks.

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Eurozone Inflation Stable at 2% in July

Eurozone inflation held steady at 2% in July, down from 2.6% a year earlier, primarily due to cheaper energy and moderating service price increases; however, Spain's inflation rose to 2.7%, exceeding the Eurozone average.

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Weak July Jobs Data Fuels Expectations of Fed Rate Cut

Two Federal Reserve members dissented in July, advocating for lower interest rates to counter weakening job growth; subsequent data showed far fewer jobs created than expected, sparking expectations of a rate cut in September and prompting President Trump to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Stat...

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Fed Faces Housing vs. AI Dilemma Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve faces a policy dilemma: high interest rates are depressing the U.S. housing market (homebuilder sentiment at a 2.5-year low), while simultaneously fueling an AI infrastructure boom; easing rates risks higher inflation, while maintaining them risks a deeper housing slump.

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