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Trump's latest threat just baffled one and all, but it could turn out to be a major gift to Fed's Kevin Warsh

President Trump’s remarks about US interest rates in relation to trade sparked confusion among market experts. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, though, can use this opportunity to reinforce his independence. By pushing for a rate hike, Warsh could enhance his reputation and insulate himself from the perception of White House's influence,…

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As Wall Street shifts expectations towards a Fed rate hike, the White House turns up the pressure on Warsh's central bank

"High interest rates put the U.S.A. at a very unfair disadvantage, and I won’t allow that to happen!" Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Fortune

Trump, Aides Clamor To Sway Fed's Policy. Is Kevin Warsh In A Fix?

This is an unusual public clamor by the administration's top aides ahead of a Fed meet. Many of the Trump administration have also called for a rate cut instead. The idea seems to be to facilitate a narrative in which to pressurize the Fed under its new chair Kevin Warsh,…

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How will Nifty, Sensex behave on Monday? US Fed rate hike bets, among 4 factors to drive D-Street action

Indian equities may remain volatile as rising crude prices, elevated global bond yields and renewed US rate-hike bets weigh on sentiment. However, strong FPI inflows, resilient GDP growth, better-than-expected earnings and rupee stability offer some support.

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Investors Await Inflation Data, ECB Cues And Oracle Numbers. Rate Trajectory in Focus.

The US will release its August the Producer Price Index report and US Consumer Price Index for August next week.The PPI report will provide details on prices for businesses before these are passed along with the costs to consumers. The reports will give Wall Street and the Federal Reserve a…

International Business Times

'I'll Stop Trading': Donald Trump Threatens Complete Global Trade Ban if the Fed Won't Lower Rates

Trump threatens to halt US trade with deficit countries unless the Federal Reserve cuts rates, escalating his pressure on Chair Kevin Warsh after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report on Friday.

International Business Times UK

Strong jobs report fuels Fed rate hike prospects as Trump escalates rate cut pressure

A stronger US jobs report has raised expectations of a September Fed rate hike, while Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on the central bank to cut interest rates. Markets now await US inflation data, which could determine the Fed's next policy move.

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Bond yields are surging globally but why aren’t equities falling?

Higher bond yields are alarming investors, but strong growth and record earnings may help equity markets absorb the rising borrowing costs.

Euronews

Trump threatens to stop trade with other countries if the US doesn’t lower its own interest rates

President’s Truth Social post conflates Fed’s prime rate with an individual obtaining lower interest on a car loan

The Independent UK

Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees a structural bear market in US bonds. What it means for stocks and gold

Jefferies has warned that persistent pressure on US Treasury yields could create a challenging environment for equity markets, particularly for bond-sensitive assets such as REITs. While higher yields have weighed on Singapore REITs, the brokerage sees selective opportunities in the sector and remains constructive on gold and gold-mining stocks as…

The Economic Times

Workers’ share of America’s income is at a record low before the AI boom even begins

EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco says that the economy’s surprising productivity gains so far predate AI.

Fortune

US Fed rate cut bets fall below 50% after Governor Chris Waller’s comments. What did he say?

Expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut at its September 16 meeting have weakened sharply, with traders now pricing in less than a 50% chance of a reduction, according to CME FedWatch data. Comments from Fed officials, including Christopher Waller and Kevin Warsh, have reinforced uncertainty over the policy…

The Economic Times

Fed's Waller says central bank's next rate move depends on upcoming inflation report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller says that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not

The Independent UK

Fed Governor Waller Says He Will Be 'Inclined' To Keep Rates Unchanged If Inflation Data Doesn't Surprise

Waller said that recent inflation trends "suggest we are finally seeing some signs of disinflation."

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The Guardian - UK

Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates

Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jittery

International Business Times

Bond Yields Continue To Rise. New York Fed President Claims It's Because Of a Strong Economy.

John Williams said there are no clear signs that current monetary policy is enough to lower inflation.

The Economic Times

Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole encore may put Trump's inflation record under a microscope

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh must decide on interest rate hikes soon. His actions will be closely watched by the public and investors. Investors see a strong chance for a rate increase later this month. This decision comes just before key congressional elections. Warsh's credibility hinges on his independent policy actions.

Latin Times

Wall Street Slides as US Strikes Iran Again, Oil Spikes and Fed Bets Firm Up

Iran strikes, an oil spike and hawkish Fed comments hit Wall Street Tuesday, even as Anthropic, SLB and Washington closed multibillion-dollar deals.

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Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs rise

US debt: While voters may not focus on the issue until the country's fiscal problems translate into benefit cuts or tax hikes, the fallout hits them just the same in the form of high mortgage interest rates that track yields on government debt and inflation outpacing wage hikes.

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Explained: How multi-decade high global bond yields spell caution for Indian stock market investors

Global bond yields are surging as oil-driven inflation, rising debt, heavy AI borrowing and hawkish central-bank expectations unsettle markets. With US, Japanese and Indian yields climbing, the bond selloff is spilling into equities and emerging markets. For India, higher oil prices could add to imported inflation, pressure the rupee, lift…

Fortune

Chicago Fed’s Austan Goolsbee wants to get back to ‘old-school’ economics: Focused on ordinary Americans, mindful of AI hype, and sharp on inflation

Exclusive: “If there were going to be something that shook the consumers, it would shake the economy,” president Goolsbee tells Fortune.

The Independent UK

Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care

Interest rates on government bonds are rising again around the world, making borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses and heightening concerns about whether governments are issuing more debt than financial markets can handle

The Economic Times

US stocks today: US stocks end lower as oil, yields raise September jitters

US stocks started September lower as rising oil prices and Treasury yields heightened inflation and rate concerns. Renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets pushed crude higher, while a global bond selloff lifted yields. Markets now price a 68.2% chance of a Fed hike this month.

International Business Times

Energy Prices Push Euro Zone Inflation Above 3% Inflation Again. Interest Rate Hikes Could Follow.

The euro area is a net importer of energy and is heavily impacted by soaring prices.

International Business Times

Another Fed Member Strikes a Hawkish Tone, Says He Will Support a Rate Hike If Inflation Remains Sticky

Michael Barr, who votes on FOMC decisions, said he's concerned about "broader price pressures taking hold."

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