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DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

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

The Latest: Former labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds, report finds

According to a new report from the department’s Office of Inspector General, former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy

The Independent UK

Trump Just Demanded The Fed Cut Interest Rates. He Threatened With Trade Measures Otherwise.

"LOWER THE RATE OR I'LL STOP TRADING WITH COUNTRIES WITH WHICH WE HAVE A DEFICIT," Trump said in a social media post.

International Business Times

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Who runs the labor market? Women accounted for 98% of U.S. job gains in August

The economy added 162,000 jobs, nearly triple forecasts, but the gains were unusually concentrated among women.

Fortune

US stocks today: S&P 500, Dow stocks slip as stronger jobs report lifts rate-hike bets

US stocks slipped after a stronger-than-expected August jobs report boosted bets on a Fed rate hike in September. The S&P 500 and Dow fell, while investors turned their focus to next week’s inflation data. Lululemon, Adobe and credit-reporting stocks also declined, adding to market pressure.

The Economic Times

The Fed Just Highlighted a Strange Problem With Pay-in-4 Loans: Good Payments May Not Help Your Credit Either

Buy Now, Pay Later can make a purchase feel much less painful by breaking it into four smaller payments. But there is a strange catch hiding behind those tidy installments: making every payment on time may do absolutely nothing for a traditional credit score. The Federal Reserve recently highlighted that…

Everybody Loves Your Money

US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady

Number of new jobs being added has been fluctuating, with private companies adding 38,000 jobs in August

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Bitcoin climbs nearly 4% to $81,000 as ETF inflows, strategy buying support rally

Bitcoin climbed above $81,000, supported by U.S. spot ETF inflows and renewed buying by Strategy, while Ethereum and major altcoins also advanced. Experts remained broadly bullish but flagged stretched momentum, with Bitcoin’s daily and hourly RSI in overbought territory and key resistance around $81,000-$81,500 and $83,300.

The Economic Times

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

Global Market: JGB yields extend fall as stronger yen, hawkish BOJ outlook lift sentiment

Japanese government bond yields extended their decline on Friday as a stronger yen and expectations of a hawkish Bank of Japan stance lifted sentiment. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield fell 5.5 basis points to 2.91%. Shifting US rate expectations also weighed on Treasury yields and supported the yen.

The Economic Times

US Market: Rising R-star adds to pressure on US Treasury yields as AI investment, borrowing lift demand for capital

US Treasury yields are rising partly on expectations that R-star, the economy’s neutral interest rate, may be structurally higher. Heavy government borrowing and AI investment are boosting capital demand, potentially keeping rates elevated longer. A higher R-star could limit Federal Reserve rate cuts, pressure Treasury prices and increase borrowing costs…

The Economic Times

Asian benchmarks mostly rise after tech stocks lead rally on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly higher as regional market sentiment got a boost from the rally on Wall Street, led by tech stocks

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Shares end week lower as traders brace for higher rates

Economic worries continue to subdue the ASX's performance, with sticky inflation and sluggish productivity pointing towards higher borrowing costs ahead.

The Economic Times

Yen headed for strongest week in a month, dollar flat ahead of payroll data

This week, the Japanese yen appreciated considerably against the US dollar, as traders are anticipating a potential interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Meanwhile, the broader currency markets are gearing up for important US payroll data releases. Federal Reserve officials suggested that if inflation eases, there may be…

The Economic Times

Gold steady before US payrolls data, heads for small weekly gain

Gold prices exhibited stability on Friday, as key US employment figures were expected to provide clarity on forthcoming Federal Reserve interest rate actions. Market speculation suggests a fifty percent chance of a rate adjustment soon. Concurrently, silver, platinum, and palladium faced minor dips, while the European Central Bank is gearing…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise as Fed rate-hike bets ease

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge climbed 0.3%, led by South Korea’s benchmark after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would support keeping rates steady if price pressures continued to ease. The comments earlier spurred a rally that helped the S&P 500 Index post its best session in a month, while…

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International Business Times UK

AI Not the Biggest Villain This Time: US Layoffs Fall To Four-Year Low, Corporate Restructuring Drives Cuts

US employers announced 52,881 job cuts in August 2026, marking the slowest August for layoffs since 2022, with AI concerns persisting but not being the primary cause.

The Economic Times

US stocks today: Dow soars 600 pts, S&P, Nasdaq over 1% as Fed governor Waller's remarks ease rate hike fears

US stocks rallied over 1% on Thursday as Fed Governor Christopher Waller's comments eased rate hike fears ahead of the US jobs report. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones all gained, while Nvidia and software stocks rose. Broadcom fell after its revenue forecast failed to meet high AI expectations.

International Business Times

A Fed Governor Said He's Inclined To Keep Rates Unchanged. Yields Fell And Stocks Had Their Best Day In Weeks.

Christopher Waller said he's leaning toward keeping interest rates steady at the next central bank meeting in mid-September.

The Economic Times

Gold jumps 2% as Fed Governor Waller's comments temper rate hike bets

Gold prices jumped more than 2% as traders cut bets on a September US Fed rate hike after Governor Christopher Waller signalled support for keeping rates unchanged if inflation continues to cool. Lower Treasury yields and a weaker dollar further boosted bullion, while investors await US jobs and inflation data.

The Economic Times

US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest level in more than a year

US 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. The rise comes as Treasury yields remain elevated amid inflation concerns, government borrowing needs and Middle East tensions, while Fed Governor Christopher J. Waller signals a possible pause on…

The Economic Times

Strong demand boosts US services sector activity in August

U.S. services sector activity grew in August, with new orders reaching a 3-1/2-year high. Input prices also increased, suggesting inflation may remain elevated for some time. Strong domestic demand, partly fueled by artificial intelligence spending, is driving these trends. Despite order surges, services employment remained subdued due to policy uncertainty.…

Fortune

The bond market is crashing Trump’s midterm campaign

George Washington University’s Stephen Kaplan says the bond market is giving Washington a “check.”

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