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Macro · 2 weeks ago Japan Sells $73.4 Billion in Foreign Securities Amid Yen Defense Efforts Japan's Ministry of Finance has sold a record $73.4 billion in foreign securities, including US Treasuries, to defend the yen amid its decline against the dollar.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Job Growth in August Surpasses Expectations, Influencing Fed Rate Hike Speculations The US added 162,000 jobs in August, significantly exceeding forecasts and prompting discussions on potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh Addresses Inflation at Jackson Hole Symposium In his inaugural keynote at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh emphasized the persistent inflation rate of 3.7%, reaffirming the Fed's commitment to its 2% target.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Job Growth Surges, Heightening Expectations for Federal Reserve Rate Hike The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, surpassing expectations and increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Cleveland Fed President Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns Beth Hammack of the Cleveland Fed suggests a potential rate hike to combat ongoing inflation, diverging from market expectations of steady rates.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Job Growth Surges to 162,000 in August, Impacting Bitcoin Prices The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, significantly exceeding expectations and impacting Bitcoin's value as investors react to potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Morgan Stanley Predicts Federal Reserve Will Maintain Interest Rates Through 2026 Morgan Stanley forecasts that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through 2026, despite hawkish comments from Chair Kevin Warsh, citing inflation trends as a key factor.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Revolut Secures Conditional Approval for US National Bank License Revolut has received conditional approval from the OCC to establish a US national bank, marking a significant step in its expansion plans for 2027.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Services PMI Hits 55.4 in August, Indicating Continued Economic Expansion The US services sector reported a PMI of 55.4 in August, marking the 26th consecutive month of growth and surpassing economists' expectations.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Federal Reserve's Waller Advocates for Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicates a preference for maintaining current interest rates, reflecting ongoing debates about monetary policy as inflation remains above target levels.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Howard Lutnick Anticipates Declining Interest Rates Amid Positive Economic Indicators Howard Lutnick, US Commerce Secretary, forecasts a stabilization and decline in interest rates over the next six months, citing strong credit quality and positive economic trends.

Macro · 2 weeks ago JPMorgan Identifies Ideal Job Growth Range for US Economy Amid CPI Focus JPMorgan has pinpointed an optimal job growth range of 30,000 to 70,000 positions for the US economy, noting that the upcoming Consumer Price Index report may significantly influence Federal Reserve decisions.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 19-Month High, Affecting Fed Rate Expectations The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury note has hit a 19-month high, surpassing 4.80%, impacting Federal Reserve rate decisions and consumer borrowing costs.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US Job Openings Reach 7.271 Million in July, Slightly Below Expectations The US labor market reported 7.271 million job openings in July, a modest increase from June but slightly below economists' expectations, indicating ongoing normalization.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Federal Reserve's Michael Barr Links Financial Inclusion to Economic Stability In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr emphasized the importance of financial inclusion for achieving economic stability, citing data on unbanked Americans and technology adoption disparities.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Trump Critiques US Interest Rates as Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise President Trump has voiced concerns about high US interest rates, coinciding with increasing market expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. This has led to a notable shift in the probability of rate adjustments ahead of the September FOMC meetin

Macro · 3 weeks ago Fed Chair Warsh Highlights September Meeting as Crucial for Inflation Strategy Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizes the significance of the upcoming September meeting in addressing persistent inflation, following a notable shift in market expectations for a potential rate hike.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US National Debt Reaches 124% of GDP Amid Economic Resilience The US gross federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion, resulting in a debt-to-GDP ratio of 124%, raising concerns among economists despite ongoing economic growth.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Japanese Yen Weakens Past 160 Against Dollar Amid Intervention Concerns The Japanese yen has fallen below the critical 160 mark against the dollar, prompting concerns over the effectiveness of recent currency interventions.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation Following Warsh's Comments Gold prices have steadied after a decline influenced by former Fed governor Kevin Warsh's remarks suggesting potential interest rate hikes to combat inflation.