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US trade deficit widens in August as imports rise
The US trade gap grew in August as imports rose, according to official data, highlighting persistent imbalances in …
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US Midterm Year Market Slump May Be Over as History Points to Strong Rebound
The S&P 500 has historically rallied sharply in the 12 months after a midterm-year low, with average gains …
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US Housing Market Tilts to Buyers as Record Share of Sellers Cut Prices
A record share of US home sellers cut asking prices in late September, Redfin data shows, but mortgage …
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Deregulated Electricity Markets Raise Household Bills, Analysis Finds
A new analysis concludes that deregulating electricity markets has pushed up prices for residential consumers, challenging the assumption …
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US Services Sector Cools in September as Price Pressures Build
Activity in the US services sector slowed in September while input costs rose at a faster pace, according …
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ECB's Nagel warns low gas storage could stoke inflation
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel says Germany's slow progress in refilling natural gas reserves risks driving inflation higher if …
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Euro zone business growth hits 3.5-year high as inflation pressures persist
Euro zone private sector activity accelerated to its fastest pace in more than three and a half years, …
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Gold holds steady as weak US jobs data cools Fed rate-hike bets
Gold prices stabilised after a weekly slide as softer US employment figures reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve …
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Ex-BOJ Policymaker Urges End to Low Rates and Big Spending
A former Bank of Japan board member known for reflationist views has called for an end to ultra-low …
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Middle East Crude Exports Recover to Prewar Levels as Tanker Attacks Rise
Middle East crude oil exports have returned to near prewar levels, but a rise in attacks on commercial …
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Fed's Hammack Signals Patience on Next Rate Move
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said there is time to assess economic data before deciding on the next …
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Bessent Says Rising Treasury Yields Reflect Global Trend, Not Cause for Alarm
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has dismissed concerns over rising long-term government bond yields, arguing they reflect a …
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US debt could hit 160% of GDP within a decade, Scope warns
Scope Ratings warns that US government debt could reach 160% of GDP within a decade, driven by persistent …
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US Services PMI and ISM Non-Manufacturing Data Due Monday
Two key gauges of US services activity are scheduled for release on Monday, with investors watching for signs …
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S&P Affirms Romania at BBB- With Negative Outlook as Political Deadlock Persists
S&P Global Ratings has kept Romania's sovereign rating at BBB-, the lowest investment-grade level, with a negative outlook, …
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S&P: Neptun Deep could strengthen Romania's economy and cut gas import reliance
The €4bn Black Sea gas project is set to start production in the first quarter of 2027, with …
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UK Firms See Price and Wage Growth Steady as Energy Costs Squeeze Margins
British companies reported stable price and wage increases in the latest survey, but rising energy costs are eroding …
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UN reports world food prices near four-year high in September
Global food commodity prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years in September, driven by adverse …
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Asian Shares Slip as Bond and Currency Markets Whipsaw Before US Jobs Data
Asian equities fell on Friday after violent swings in global bond and foreign exchange markets, with investors positioning …
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London Gas Oil holds $1,380-$1,491 range as $1,400 support tested
London gas oil futures are trading within a defined $1,380-$1,491 range, with the market testing support at $1,400. …