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US job growth set to slow in September as unemployment holds steady
Economists expect a weaker September payrolls report, with hiring cooling and the jobless rate unchanged, as the Federal …
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US States Move to Curb Diesel and Gasoline Prices
Several US states are taking legislative and regulatory steps to address high diesel and gasoline prices, targeting fuel …
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US Mortgage Rates Surge Most in Four Years as Bond Market Pressures Bite
US mortgage rates have recorded their sharpest weekly increase in four years, driven by rising Treasury yields and …
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Goldman Sachs survey finds 8 in 10 Gen Z and millennials hold two jobs as affordability crisis stalls retirement saving
A Goldman Sachs retirement survey shows 80% of Gen Z and 77% of millennials take on extra work, …
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Barclays warns European equity outperformance is fading as oil prices bite
Barclays says the run of European equity outperformance is losing momentum, with higher oil prices capping gains and …
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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since 2002 as Bond Selloff Deepens
The 10-year US Treasury yield has climbed to its highest since 2002, extending a global bond rout as …
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India Flags Climate and Monetary Pressures as Risks to Economic Outlook
India's government has identified extreme weather and tightening monetary conditions as key threats to its growth trajectory, as …
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Eurogas chief calls Neptun Deep a crucial step for Europe's energy security as Romania turns net exporter
The president of Eurogas, Cristian Signoretto, says significant progress on the Neptun Deep gas project is a crucial …
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ADP Reports September Private-Sector Hiring Jump Led by Education and Healthcare
Private-sector employment rose sharply in September, with education and health services accounting for 61% of the net gain, …
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Brent Crude Tops $102 as Oil Prices Surge 54% Year on Year
Brent crude rose to $102.56 a barrel, up $2.37 from yesterday and nearly $36 higher than a year …
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UK Q2 GDP Growth Revised Up to 0.5% as Services and Exports Beat Forecasts
The UK economy grew faster than initially estimated in the second quarter, with stronger services output and export …
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China Services Growth Hits Three-Month High as Private PMI Rises
China's private services PMI climbed to a three-month high, signalling a modest recovery in the world's second-largest economy …
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Markets Brace for Two More Fed Rate Hikes in 2026
Traders expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at both of its remaining 2026 meetings as inflation …
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EU energy bill surges by €100bn after Iran war as Hormuz closure tightens supply
European Union nations have spent over €100 billion extra on energy imports since the Iran war began, with …
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Bond Market Faces New Era as Interest Rates Shift
Global bond markets are adjusting to a new era of interest rates, with investors and governments bracing for …
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Euro's Resilience Against Dollar Faces Energy and Political Tests
The euro's recent strength against the dollar is being tested by rising energy prices and political uncertainty, with …
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Middle East Oil Exports Rebound in September as Saudi Arabia Lifts Shipments
Middle East crude exports rose in September, driven by higher Saudi shipments, easing pressure on global oil markets …
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The 10-Year Treasury Note Is Not the Economy's True Benchmark
A contrarian reading of US government debt argues that the 10-year Treasury yield matters far less to the …
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US Inflation Risk Rises as Falling Unemployment Keeps Pressure on Federal Reserve
A tightening US labour market is complicating the Federal Reserve's path to its 2% inflation target, as falling …
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Capital Economics Maps How a US Fiscal Crisis Could Unfold
Capital Economics has outlined the potential path of a US fiscal crisis, warning that rising debt and political …