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US Jobs and Inflation Data to Test Rate Path and Economic Strength
Two key US data releases will shape expectations for interest rates and gauge the resilience of the world's …
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EU Energy Commissioner Urges Member States to Consider Cutting Gas and Electricity Consumption
Dan Jorgensen warns that the EU faces a price crisis driven by oil and gas supply disruptions linked …
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UBS Warns of Elevated Political Risks in Germany as Coalition Strains Mount
UBS has outlined potential political scenarios in Germany, flagging elevated risks as the governing coalition faces internal divisions …
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Romania Offers 7% Interest to Blood Donors in Unusual Debt Drive
Romania is offering a 7% interest rate on government bonds to citizens who donate blood, an unconventional campaign …
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Germany's Fiscal Package Faces Test as Economy Awaits Impact
Berlin's coalition has rolled out a major fiscal stimulus, but the key question is whether the spending has …
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Gaza's economy faces deepest crisis on record as 90% of workforce is jobless
A UNCTAD report says roughly 90% of working-age Palestinians in Gaza are unemployed and 92% of economic units …
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South Korea's trade surplus hits record $23bn as export engine defies global headwinds
South Korea has posted a record monthly trade surplus of $23bn, driven by strong semiconductor and automotive exports, …
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US corporate debt maturities face higher rates as Treasury yields hit 5.21%
A wave of corporate debt maturities is set to test US borrowers after the 10-year Treasury yield reached …
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Europe's Fuel Crisis: Consumers Spend Extra $231 Million a Day on Diesel
European governments are rolling out subsidies, tax cuts and policy changes as pump prices exceed $12 a gallon …
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Fed's Barkin Says AI Apocalypse Has Not Arrived as Investment Cycle Reshapes Economy
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said the AI-driven investment boom is pushing up prices for some technology equipment …
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US-Iran Conflict Drives Petrol Prices Higher and Reshapes American Job Search
Seven months into the US-Iran conflict, rising petrol prices are pushing American workers to prioritise remote roles, shorter …
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US stock futures slip as bond yields and oil prices climb
Wall Street futures edged lower as rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, with …
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US Energy Department to spend $1.9bn squeezing more power from ageing grid
The Energy Department will fund 31 projects across 26 states to add more than 23 gigawatts of capacity, …
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Brent Crude Tops $104 as Oil Extends Year-on-Year Surge
Brent crude rose to $104.67 a barrel, up 2.58% on the day and more than 51% on the …
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Warsh Faces Fed Credibility Test as Bond Yields Surge and October Rate Hike Odds Top 75%
Kevin Warsh must balance White House pressure for lower rates against market expectations for another hike in October, …
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China's Container Export Share Hits Record 40% as US Tariffs Fail to Curb Its Trade Dominance
China now accounts for a record 40% of global container exports, according to the EU Chamber of Commerce …
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Hungarian Bond Bulls Bet on Euro Path as Central Bank Cuts Inflation Target
Investors are piling into Hungarian government bonds, betting that the central bank's lower inflation target signals a faster …
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Trump's Diesel Export Ban Plan Threatens US Refining and Global Fuel Markets
President Trump has backed a temporary ban on diesel exports as US prices hit record highs, but analysts …
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UK Borrowing Costs Hit 2007 High as Markets Bet on Another Fed Hike
The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to its highest level since 2007, pushing up borrowing costs worldwide as …
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Trump Alone in Pushing for 1% Interest Rates as Fed Officials Resist
Donald Trump is the only major political figure calling for 1% interest rates, a stance that puts him …