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America In Focus: Key inflation gauge remains high; Fed's Warsh signals rate hikes may be neededKey inflation gauges remained elevated last month, showing persistent cost pressures for Americans. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signa...
Kevin Warsh says inflation is ‘concerning’ — is the Fed preparing to raise interest rates?Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned of potential interest rate increases. Stubbornly high inflation remains a significant concern for ...
Fed, BOJ, AI Boom and Elections: What markets are watching nextAs traders emerge from their holiday break, global markets brace for fluctuations. The ongoing geopolitical tensions keep energy prices in ...
US Stock Market: Bessent-Warsh divide deepens over US interest rates and Treasury market strategyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh are taking different approaches to US interest rates and the Treasury market. Wh...
Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed rate hits a three-week high as homebuyer demand weakensMortgage rates have edged higher, reaching their highest point in three weeks. This increase is adding pressure to the already sluggish U.S...
Donald Trump eyes four more chances to reshape Fed; seeks Cook’s removal over mortgage documentPresident Trump seeks to increase his influence over the Federal Reserve. Court challenges and Senate resistance have met his efforts so fa...
Decoding gold rally: Why yellow metal surged 15% in one month and should bullion be in your portfolio?Gold has staged a sharp 15% rally in August after a volatile start to the year, supported by renewed ETF inflows, strong central-bank buyin...
India’s new capex cycle is being driven by cash-rich giants, HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave saysIndia's corporate investment cycle now features financially stronger companies expanding capacity. These well-capitalized groups are using ...
Charting the Global Economy: UK payrolls slide, inflation risesThe latest figures show the UK labor market is faltering, with job vacancies reaching a five-year low. Inflation rates have intensified, fu...
America in focus: Fed officials eye higher rates; unemployment claims fallFederal Reserve officials consider higher interest rates if inflation persists. Mortgage rates have eased slightly but remain higher than l...
Gold prices rise for 3rd straight week, hit 3-month high. Can bullion reclaim $5,500 peak?Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks...
US Treasury bond buybacks spark fresh fears over dollar weaknessThe US Treasury’s expanded bond-buyback programme has raised concerns that efforts to contain long-term borrowing costs could pressure the ...
Why rising Treasury yields are becoming a growing risk for the US economyA sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has pushed yields higher, raising borrowing costs for households, companies and the federal government. Highe...
Gold extends losses, falls to nearly Rs 1.54 lakh/10 gm. Time to buy?Gold prices slipped on the MCX but edged higher internationally as easing Treasury yields supported demand. However, rising oil prices and ...
US housing market weakens as AI boom drives factory outputUS housing activity weakened sharply in July, with single-family homebuilding hitting a more than three-and-a-half-year low as high mortgag...
US single-family housing starts slide in JulyThe U.S. witnessed a notable decline in single-family homebuilding last month, primarily due to elevated mortgage rates. An increase in uns...
Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take holdGlobal borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs again as inflation fears rise. The United States has seen its 30-year Treasury yields...
US Economy: Inflation eases but prices remain high, retail sales fall, jobless claims riseInflation eased last month, but prices remain elevated for American consumers. Retail spending decreased sharply, surprising economists and...
US existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyersExisting home sales in the United States saw a slight decrease during July. Record high prices and increasing mortgage rates are impacting ...
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year. Here's what it means for homebuyers in the USUS mortgage rates have climbed for five consecutive weeks, reaching a yearly high. This trend makes homeownership increasingly difficult fo...