The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part
Traumatic memories are often fragmented – a psychologist explains how and why that happens
Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
Miami hit an all-time record on Tuesday. It’s more significant than you think
US Treasury to double sizes of some debt buyback operations to at least $4 billion
Columbia House — yes, it still exists — is going out of business
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The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
The Fed confronts an unusually confusing economic moment
July 27, 2026interest rates
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week
July 27, 2026
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US stocks face tests from Fed decision, tech-led earnings deluge
A wobbly U.S. stock market will take its cues in the coming week from a Federal Reserve meeting set to shed light on the path for interest rates, and
July 24, 2026
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Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high
July 24, 2026
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UK businesses and consumers more positive, but boost may not last
British firms reported the first rise in activity in three months in July, helped by a brief respite in the Iran war, while consumers grew in confidence
July 24, 2026
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Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.
July 24, 2026
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US Treasury bill issuance grows, heightens long-term risk
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July 23, 2026
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Magnificent cash burn
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There was a familiar playbook in response to Alphabet's earnings
July 23, 2026
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Australia jobs blow past expectations in June, cements bets of another rate rise
Australian employment surged past all expectations in June, data showed on Thursday, in a sign of economic resilience that had markets wagering another hike
July 23, 2026
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Escalating Middle East war could slash global growth to 1.3% in 2026, World Bank chief economist says
Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran could reignite inflation, drive interest rates higher and knock global growth back to as low
July 22, 2026
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South Africa inflation surge sets stage for another rate hike
South African inflation picked up more sharply than expected in June, bolstering expectations that the central bank will deliver a second
July 22, 2026
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UK inflation slows in temporary boost for new PM Burnham
British inflation cooled by more than expected last month as a brief de-escalation in the Iran war reduced fuel prices, but the slowdown is likely to offer
July 22, 2026
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How to use TIPS in your portfolio
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities can hedge inflation, manage risk, and protect retirement income
July 21, 2026
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European banks set for profit boost from lending, trading windfall
After a surge in revenue at U.S. banks, European lenders are expected to follow suit this week when they report second-
July 21, 2026
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.55%, highest level in nearly a year
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly a year, driving up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 16, 2026
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
July 16, 2026
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Economic activity rising and inflation easing slightly, Fed survey shows
Federal Reserve policymakers preparing for their next policy meeting in two weeks got a fresh snapshot on Wednesday of a broadly improving economy, with employment on
July 16, 2026
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France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says
France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by
July 15, 2026
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US money market funds turn defensive with Fed rate outlook uncertain
Money market funds are taking a more cautious approach in their portfolios, reflecting lingering uncertainty about the U.S.
July 15, 2026
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Fed's Williams: "Unquestionably too-high" inflation may soon subside
While inflation is "unquestionably too high," there are reasons to believe it may have crested and should soon start subsiding, and U.S. monetary policy is
July 15, 2026
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Revamp of 'core' PCE measure could help Fed estimate underlying inflation, research says
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July 15, 2026
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Japan PM Takaichi says draft economic blueprint not cause of bond market rout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said she saw no link between her government's draft economic blueprint and a recent market rout that has driven Japanese
July 15, 2026
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Instant View: China's second-quarter economic growth misses market forecast
China's annual economic growth slowed sharply to 4.3% in the second quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, missing analysts' expectations as weak domestic demand and the oil
July 15, 2026
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Kuroda's negative rate surprise shocked his own BOJ board, minutes show
The Bank of Japan's shock introduction of negative rates in 2016 drew intense criticism from within the board with some blasting it as half-baked and a risky
July 15, 2026
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BoE's Bailey says fresh Gulf clashes make outlook more unstable
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he was concerned about the resumption of hostilities between the United States
July 14, 2026
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US consumer inflation moderates; upside risks remain amid renewed Middle East conflict
U.S. consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June as energy prices retreated, but the moderation was insufficient to convince financial
July 14, 2026
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Fed's Waller says rate hike may be needed if core inflation stays hot
The U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates "in the near term" if coming data show inflation continuing well above the 2% target, Federal Reserve
July 13, 2026
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Brazil's economy forecast to grow moderately after October presidential vote
Brazil's economy will keep growing moderately after October's presidential vote, a Reuters poll suggested, with a fall in farm output arising from
July 13, 2026
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Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache
July 13, 2026
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America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee is split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 11, 2026
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Two Polish central bankers see no rush to cut rates after summer
Two Polish central bankers said on Friday it was too early to say whether interest rates could be cut in September, but one of them indicated that
July 10, 2026
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ECB is back to square one as US-Iran war resumes
The European Central Bank is back to square one in its fight against high inflation in the euro zone after new hostilities between the U.S. and Iran caused energy prices to rise
July 10, 2026
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War-driven inflation fears fail to shake U.S. Treasury yield outlook: Reuters poll
Renewed hostilities in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and revived inflation risks have done little to sway most bond strategists surveyed by Reuters
July 10, 2026
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Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
Mortgage rates are stuck near 6.5%. A new housing law may make buying easier – eventually
July 09, 2026
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Dollar slips as labor market remains stable, US-Iran tensions flare
The dollar dipped for a second straight session on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran carried out renewed attacks, while a stable reading on the labor
July 09, 2026
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UK housing market downturn eased a little in June, RICS reports
The downturn in Britain's housing market abated slightly last month, although sentiment remains fragile and prone to uncertainty, a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered
July 09, 2026
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Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday
July 09, 2026
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Japan asset managers pursue global investor mandates as yen bond demand grows
Japanese asset managers, including the units of Mizuho and Nomura, are rushing to launch bond funds to meet soaring interest in Japanese debt
July 08, 2026
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US consumers' near-term inflation expectations rise in June, New York Fed says
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July 07, 2026
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Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves
The Bank of Israel cut short‑term interest rates for a second straight meeting on
July 06, 2026
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MUFG CEO warns weak yen inflation may stifle demand, threaten growth
The CEO of Japan's largest banking group warned that sustained inflation driven by a depreciating yen could hit consumer sentiment and the
July 06, 2026
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Canadian firms' inflation outlook eased after Iran ceasefire, BoC survey finds
(Corrects paragraph 2 to show next rate decision is next week, not in three weeks; corrects paragraph 8 to show figure was higher, not lower) By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, July 6 (
July 06, 2026
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Growing number of Brazilian companies seek out-of-court debt fixes amid high rates
Markets were rattled earlier this year when sugar and ethanol company Raizen sought Brazil's largest-ever out-of-court debt
July 06, 2026
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German commercial property financing sentiment plunges, survey shows
The mood among those financing commercial real estate in Germany plunged in the second quarter, a survey showed on Monday, after the war in Iran prompted a rise in
July 06, 2026
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Analysts cut Canadian dollar forecasts as USMCA uncertainty clips rate hike chances: Reuters poll
Canada's dollar will strengthen less than previously expected over the coming year as uncertain negotiations to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (
July 03, 2026
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Investors look for Fed clues, earnings signs as tech wobbles
Investors in the coming week will seek clues about the likelihood of impending interest-rate hikes and early signs of a pivotal earnings season as they
July 03, 2026
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Cooling US jobs data buys the Fed and stock market more time
A tepid June jobs report offers relief for U.S. equities just as investors had begun to worry that excessive labor market strength
July 03, 2026
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Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.
July 02, 2026
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 02, 2026
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Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor
July 02, 2026
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Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges
The dollar fell sharply on Thursday after the closely watched June employment report showed U.S. employers added far fewer
July 02, 2026
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European shares close at record high after softer US jobs data calms rate hike fears
European shares edged higher on Thursday as gains across sectors countered a slide in AI-related stocks, while investors
July 02, 2026
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The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
July 02, 2026
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Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop
U.S. stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500
July 01, 2026
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US car sales on cruise control despite pressures
Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car
July 01, 2026
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Brazil's bad loans on non-earmarked credit at record high, despite debt relief drive
Delinquency rates on Brazilian loans not tied to a specific purpose rose to 6.2% in May from 6.1% in April, reaching the highest level since the central
July 01, 2026
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European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger
European shares slipped on Wednesday, after a strong finish to the second quarter, as investors assessed indications that U.S. interest rates
July 01, 2026
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Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience
Euro zone inflation eased last month far more than expected, further curbing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again this month to offset quick price
July 01, 2026
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That's a lot of meat to digest
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
July 01, 2026
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Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax
June 30, 2026
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Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency
Inflation slowed more than expected across most major euro zone economies in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, easing pressure on the European
June 30, 2026
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ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the
June 30, 2026
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Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation
The Bank of Japan must be vigilant regarding the impact a weak yen could have on underlying inflation as firms have become more active in passing on rising
June 30, 2026
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Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts
Japan's factory output rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. Here are a few details.
June 30, 2026
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Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says
The euro zone economy appears to have built greater resilience to economic shocks, allowing the European Central Bank to raise interest rates more easily without
June 30, 2026
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Weekend wars
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?
June 29, 2026
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What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways.
June 29, 2026
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China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say
China's central bank launched overnight reverse repo operations on Monday, a move markets interpreted as deepening its control over liquidity conditions and aligning its policy
June 29, 2026
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When the chips are down and up and down
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
June 26, 2026
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US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs
U.S. equity funds came under selling pressure in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded spending in the technology sector and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve
June 26, 2026
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows
Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday,
June 26, 2026
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Chipflation
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone
June 26, 2026
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Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for
June 26, 2026
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May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and
June 25, 2026