Shares dive as oil surges past 100 dollars Brent oil climbed after the US military reported striking five Iranian oil tankers. Evening Standard · Sep 9
Gold subdued on inflation worries, rate hike expectations Gold prices fell on Wednesday as conflicts in the Middle East intensified. The surge in crude oil prices typically fuels inflationary pressures. Key U.S. inflation data is anticipated later this week, leading traders to predict a forthcoming interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Could You Have More Debt Than Your Credit Report Shows? The Fed Says BNPL Creates a Blind Spot Pull your credit reports, and you might reasonably assume you’re looking at a fairly complete picture of the money you owe. Buy now, pay later... Saving Advice · Sep 8
Global Market: China stocks edge higher as agriculture, energy and gold shares offset tech weakness China’s stock markets edged higher on Tuesday, led by agriculture, energy and gold-related shares, while technology stocks declined. The CSI 300 rose 0.1% and the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% as escalating Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment. Investors are also awaiting US inflation… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Gold prices rise for 2nd day, silver up Rs 3,500/kg on soft dollar ahead of inflation data Gold and silver traded higher internationally as the US dollar weakened, while MCX prices were mixed, with silver gaining and gold declining. Investors awaited US inflation data for clues about the Federal Reserve’s next policy move amid geopolitical tensions. The Economic Times · Sep 8
Gold rises as dollar eases; US inflation data on radar Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday due to a weakening U.S. dollar, as investors gear up for crucial inflation data that could sway the Federal Reserve's policy direction. A 60% likelihood of an impending rate increase looms over the market, potentially dampening gold's attractiveness amid soaring interest rates. In parallel,… The Economic Times · Sep 8
What's Open and Closed on Labor Day 2026: US Stock Market, Costco, Walmart, Target, USPS, and Banks Labor Day 2026: US exchanges, bonds, and post offices are closed. Retailers stay open, and trading resumes at 9:30 a.m. Eastern before key price data releases. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
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 · Sep 7
Rupee ends flat, hemmed in by RBI intervention, oil pangs The Indian rupee remained steady on Monday, supported by central bank intervention. Rising oil prices and concerns over energy flows also influenced currency markets. The Reserve Bank of India sold dollars to maintain the rupee's value. Traders anticipate Federal Reserve rate hikes after recent labor data. Market focus now shifts… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Infosys, HCLTech, TCS, other IT stocks drop up to 3% as Fed rate hike worries return. Here's why Indian IT stocks dropped on Monday as stronger-than-expected US jobs data revived concerns over a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The Nifty IT index dropped over 2%, with Infosys, HCLTech, TCS and others declining. Analysts, however, see longer-term opportunities from AI-led spending on deployment, integration and modernisation. The Economic Times · Sep 7
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,… International Business Times · Sep 6
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 · Sep 5
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him President Trump voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the state of the economy, attributing inflation and financial difficulties to both market volatility and the Federal Reserve's policies. His administration is banking on artificial intelligence and tariffs as catalysts for economic growth. Nonetheless, analysts point out that his approach may have exacerbated inflation… The Economic Times · Sep 5
'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 · Sep 5
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Gold slides after robust US payrolls boosts rate hike bets Gold prices experienced a downturn on Friday, setting the stage for a weekly loss as solid US job data raised the bar for anticipated rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This shift has rendered the non-yielding precious metal less desirable. Alongside gold, silver and platinum also saw drops. Investors are…
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Oil ends week higher on renewed US-Iran strikes, diesel hits record Oil prices have surged dramatically this week amidst escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Record-high retail diesel prices in the U.S. are fueling global inflation concerns. Supply chain disruptions in the Middle East are dealing a blow to crude oil futures. Analysts warn of potential further increases if…
The Economic Times · Sep 5 European shares log weekly losses on inflation worries; Volkswagen jumps European markets wrapped up the week with a dip, influenced by ongoing Middle East tensions and persistent inflation apprehensions. A positive turn from Volkswagen shares provided some needed support after they revealed a new strategic plan. Investors are now keenly awaiting US inflation metrics to gauge potential shifts in the…
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Trump calls for lower interest rates, says high rates put US at 'unfair disadvantage' US President Trump advocates for reduced interest rates, stating the US possesses stronger credit. He believes lower rates are essential for global financial competitiveness and fairness. Recent jobs data showed employers added 162,000 positions in August. Trump warned of trade cessation with deficit nations if rates remain high. He urged…
International Business Times · Sep 4 The Jobs Report Surprised To The Upside. Stocks Dropped. President Donald Trump demanded the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, threatening to halt all trade with countries with which the U.S. has a deficit.
International Business Times · Sep 4 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.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 4 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…
Evening Standard · Sep 4 Central banks face ‘serious challenge’ from populism, says Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey said the Bank should be insulated from ‘short-term political pressures’.
The Economic Times · Sep 4 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 Independent UK · Sep 3 FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada
The Economic Times · Sep 3 Gold prices rise 2,300/10 gram in 2 days; silver gains Rs 3,300/kg as yields, dollar soften. Key levels to watch Gold and silver prices rose for a second straight session on MCX as the US dollar weakened and bond yields eased. Investors now await US nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Gold remains supported by softer yields and geopolitical tensions, while traders monitor key technical…