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Fed Chair Warsh sees global investment surge replacing savings glut

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told G20 finance leaders that the global economy may be shifting from a savings glut toward an investment boom, driven partly by AI spending. Stronger investment and productivity could boost growth, but reduced Treasury demand, higher yields and potential inflation pressures may complicate monetary policy decisions.

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Global Market: Japan bond yields hit 3% for first time in 30 years amid inflation, fiscal risks

Japan’s benchmark government bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, marking a major shift for a market long defined by ultra-low rates. Rising inflation concerns, fiscal risks, a weak yen and expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening are driving the selloff, while reduced…

The Economic Times

Global bond rout deepens as oil prices jump; wheat prices highest since early 2023 – as it happened

European stock markets fall and Brent crude jumps above $92 a barrel amid renewed fighting in Middle East

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Global Market: Yen weakness puts BOJ under pressure for faster monetary tightening

The US is urging Japan to adopt tougher monetary and fiscal policies after supporting the yen. Pressure is mounting on the BOJ to raise rates faster as inflation persists, while Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance fuels bond-market concerns and risks broader global financial volatility.

The Economic Times

Modi govt giving people high-voltage inflation shock, misleading via statistical jugglery: Congress

Congress party has strongly criticised the Modi government, alleging that rising prices are putting pressure on ordinary citizens while accusing the government of using statistical manipulation to conceal the impact of inflation. Recent increases in the prices of raw materials such as copper, aluminium and electrical components have also contributed…

The Economic Times

DA hike for July 2026: 64% Dearness Allowance likely after latest inflation data; when can central government employees get it?

AICPI IW July 2026 Index: The estimated dearness allowance for central government employees has soared to 64%, driven by the July 2026 AICPI-IW reading of 153.2. This index, compiled monthly by the Labour Bureau from retail price data across India, leads to a biannual revision of DA in January and…

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Price rises gather pace in UK shops amid higher energy costs

In-store inflation rises to an annual 1.5% in August, according to a survey for the British Retail Consortium

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Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Scott Bessent calls time on big stimulus

While the BOJ was already widely expected to lift rates ‌in September as inflation pressures ⁠grew, Bessent's recent ⁠comments effectively lock the bank into doing so and put pressure on it to step up hikes going forward.

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian bonds fall as geopolitical risks lift oil, yields

Brent crude extended gains in early Asian trading to over $91 a barrel after renewed fighting in the Middle East. The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time in about a month as American forces hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz and the Islamic Republic responded…

The Economic Times

Blow for consumers as UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector

The Independent UK

UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector.

Evening Standard

Stocks Finish Mostly Lower as Rising Crude Boosts Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.33% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.08%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.28%, and September E-mini...

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US stocks today: US stocks close lower as oil prices jump, indexes notch monthly gains

US stocks declined on Monday as oil prices surged. This jump revived inflation concerns and increased monetary policy tightening expectations. Investors processed hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. Despite the day's losses, major indexes posted monthly gains for August. Financial markets anticipate a potential rate hike at September's…

The Economic Times

Dollar Slips on Dovish Bessent Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.28% on Monday. The dollar settled lower on Monday, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent weighed on the dollar Monday when he said the Fed traditionally doesn’t raise interest rates in response to a supply shock, suggesting...

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US 10-year Treasury yield tops 19-month high as oil prices fuel rate-hike bets

US Treasury yields rose significantly, with the 10-year rate exceeding 4.75 percent. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase. Short-term yields surged after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled potential action to control inflation. Investors are now closely watching employment and consumer price data…

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Longer-dated US Treasury yields climb as Iran and US restart military attacks

Treasury yields increased as U.S. and Iran hostilities escalated. Crude oil prices surged, fueling inflation worries and complicating Fed outlook. Investors now anticipate a potential September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comments also influenced market expectations. The bond market reacted to these signals,…

The Economic Times

Despite a strong Q1 showing, risks are on the upside, thanks to geopolitics and geo-economics

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1, surpassing expectations and indicating economic resilience. This growth occurred despite a challenging global economic environment and external factors. Employment-intensive sectors like manufacturing and construction showed strong performance during this period. However, risks remain due to El Nino and ongoing geopolitical conflicts impacting oil prices.…

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August Wrap-Up Weather, Geopolitics, and Fuel Costs Keep Commodity Markets Busy

August just flipped the commodity script. Grains rallied HARD into harvest (not the usual drop): Corn → multi-year highs Wheat → 3-year highs on Black Sea chaos. Meanwhile, diesel exploded to $5.45–$5.65/gal (+$1.70–$1.90 YoY) with inventories at multi-decade lows. Weather. Geopolitics. Fuel costs—sticky inflation. Everything is connected—and September is already…

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Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry Report

India's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major contributors to price pressures, even as the persistence of El Nino conditions raises risks for crop yields and food prices, noted the Monthly Economic Report of August 2026 released…

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Stocks Fall as Rising Geopolitical Risks Boost Crude Oil and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.50% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.48%, and September E-mini...

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German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations

Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.

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Dollar Weakens on Strength in the Chinese Yuan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.16% today. The dollar is modestly lower today, consolidating below last Friday’s 2-week high. Today’s rally in the Chinese yuan to a 3.5-year high is undercutting the dollar. However, losses in the dollar are limited today as WTI crude oil climbs more...

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Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Boost Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini...

The Economic Times

US Stocks Today: US stocks fall as Iran war escalation sends oil prices up

US stock indexes declined as oil prices rose due to escalating US-Iran conflict. Inflation concerns grew after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks at Jackson Hole. Traders now anticipate a higher probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Energy stocks gained while most other sectors experienced losses on…

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign

Trump’s Operation Economic Outcast is expected to push many Iranians into deeper poverty as food inflation soars

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