Inflation

Macro · 2 weeks ago RBA's Sarah Hunter Advocates Economic Weakening to Control Inflation Reserve Bank of Australia's Sarah Hunter suggests that reducing inflation may require a deliberate slowdown of the economy, as inflation remains stubbornly high.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Japan Sees 4.7% Rise in Average Cash Earnings, Fueling Wage Growth Streak In July, Japan reported a 4.7% year-on-year increase in average cash earnings, marking the fifth consecutive month of significant wage growth, as companies respond to labor shortages and strong corporate profits.

Macro · 2 weeks ago UBS Forecasts Fed Rate Hikes, Potentially Pressuring Bitcoin Through December UBS's updated outlook predicts two Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, which could impact Bitcoin's performance as investors reassess the appeal of non-yielding assets against interest-bearing alternatives.

Macro · 2 weeks ago European Central Bank Prepares for Second Rate Hike Amid Persistent Inflation The European Central Bank is set to raise interest rates again in September 2026 as inflation remains above target, driven by high energy costs.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Australia's Data Center Boom: Impacts on Inflation and Energy Demand The rapid expansion of data centers in Australia is reshaping monetary policy and energy demands, with significant implications for inflation and construction resources.

Macro · 2 weeks ago U.S. Diesel Prices Surge to Record Highs Amid Supply Constraints Diesel prices in the U.S. have reached unprecedented levels, with the national average hitting $5.88 per gallon, driven by supply shortages linked to geopolitical tensions.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Alleged White-Hat Hackers Withdraw $320 Million from Blockstream's Liquid Network A significant withdrawal of approximately 4,000 BTC, valued at around $320 million, occurred from Blockstream's Liquid Network, with the perpetrators claiming to be white-hat hackers.

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 BlackRock and JPMorgan Shift Focus to Emerging Market Debt Amid Bond Market Pressures BlackRock and JPMorgan are increasing their investments in emerging market debt, moving away from US bonds as global fixed-income markets face volatility. This strategic shift highlights the growing appeal of higher yields in emerging markets.

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 US Jobs Report Surprises with Strong Gains, Impacting Bitcoin and Gold Prices The August US jobs report revealed a significant increase in employment, leading to a sharp decline in both Bitcoin and gold prices as market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike intensified.

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 Dow Jones Surges 580 Points Amid Fed's Rate Hike Signals The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 580 points following comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, indicating a preference for keeping interest rates steady if inflation remains manageable.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US National Debt Exceeds $40 Trillion Amid Growing Fiscal Concerns The US gross national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion, raising alarms about fiscal sustainability and economic implications.

Macro · 2 weeks ago US Sanctions Impact Iran's Economy with 35% Trade Drop and 66% Inflation Iran's economy faces severe challenges as US sanctions tighten, resulting in a 35% drop in foreign trade and soaring inflation rates of 66%.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Bank of England's Huw Pill Addresses Inflation Amid Iran Conflict Huw Pill, Chief Economist at the Bank of England, warns that inflation expectations remain anchored despite rising energy prices due to the Iran conflict, emphasizing the need for caution in monetary policy.

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.