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U.S. Futures Rise on Positive Economic Data

Positive U.S. economic data and the passage of a cryptocurrency regulation bill boosted U.S. and Canadian stock futures on Friday, despite Netflix's slightly disappointing stock performance following strong earnings.

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White House Scrutinizes $2.5 Billion Fed Renovation, Threatening Powell's Position

The $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters, approved in 2017, is under fire from the White House for cost overruns, potentially jeopardizing Chair Jerome Powell's position amid disagreements over interest rate policies.

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US Banks Profit from Trade War Volatility, but Economic Uncertainty Looms

Amidst market volatility fueled by President Trump's tariffs, major US banks report strong profits, while a weakening US economy and rising inflation pose risks; simultaneously, European banks are anticipating long-term gains from increased investments in Europe.

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Trump Considers Firing Federal Reserve Chair Powell

Donald Trump considered firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, discussing it with 11 Republicans who reportedly supported the dismissal; however, Trump now says it's unlikely unless Powell leaves for fraud, citing a cost overrun in the Fed's headquarters renovation as a potential reason.

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Wall Street and Australian Markets Rise on Positive Economic Data

US and Australian stock markets surged following positive economic data and strong corporate earnings reports, while the Australian dollar fell and the Federal Reserve maintained a cautious approach to interest rates.

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Inflation Climbs, Raising Concerns About Credit Card Interest Rates

June's inflation rose to 2.7% annually, exceeding expectations and driven by food price increases, potentially leading to further credit card interest rate hikes.

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Waller Urges Fed Rate Cut Despite Strong Economic Data

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged a 25 basis-point interest rate cut on July 29-30 to protect the strong labor market, despite positive economic data and other officials favoring a wait-and-see approach due to Trump's tariffs.

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Waller Urges July Fed Rate Cut Despite Strong Economic Data

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged a 25 basis point interest rate cut at the July 29-30 policy meeting to safeguard the labor market's strength, contrasting with most other central bankers who prefer a more patient approach given recent economic data and the impact of President Trump'...

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Inflation Rise Pauses Fed Rate Cuts, Creating Opportunity for Savers

June's inflation rate rose to 2.7%, exceeding expectations and pushing the Federal Reserve to likely pause its rate cut campaign, offering savers an opportunity to benefit from high-rate short-term CDs.

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UK Economic Snapshot: Contrasting Corporate Performances Amidst Labor Market Weakness

Coats Group's stock fell 8% following a £246 million share issue for a $770 million acquisition; Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 500 UK management jobs due to trade tariff impacts; EasyJet's third-quarter profit rose 25% despite anticipated full-year setbacks from fuel costs and strikes; Ocado Retail r...

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Rising Unemployment in Australia Challenges RBA's Monetary Policy

Australia's June unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent, exceeding forecasts and the Reserve Bank's projection, adding 34,000 unemployed and decreasing hours worked; this challenges the RBA's previous assessment of a tight labor market and raises questions about future monetary policy.

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UK Jobs Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises

The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.7% (highest in four years), wage growth slowed to 5%, and job vacancies fell to 727,000 (lowest in a decade excluding the pandemic), prompting predictions of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England to stimulate the economy.

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