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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Focus on Fed Minutes, U.S. Shutdown Developments
As we kick off the new week, market participants are bracing for a potent cocktail of uncertainty, with the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and the highly anticipated minutes from the last Federal Re...
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Unexpectedly Stagnates, Raising Economic Questions
Economists and market watchers woke up to a rather unexpected piece of news this week: the U.S. services sector, long considered a robust engine of economic activity, appears to have hit a wall in Sep...
Unboxing the Thrill of Labubus, or Why Young Consumers Are Spending Big on Blind Boxes
Walk into almost any trendy boutique or specialty toy store today, and you'll likely spot them: rows upon rows of brightly colored boxes, each holding a mystery. But these aren't just any toys; they'r...
Government Shutdown Delays BLS Jobs Report; Private Data Steps Up to Fill the Void
It's a familiar, if unwelcome, scenario: a government shutdown once again disrupting the flow of critical economic data. This time, it's the highly anticipated monthly jobs numbers from the Bureau of ...
French Industry Continues to Book Shrinking Output Amid Political Stalemate
The latest economic data out of France paints a concerning picture for its industrial sector. Production unexpectedly fell back again in August, marking yet another month of contraction and signaling ...
Bank of Japan Still on Path to More Rate Hikes, Governor Says
The air in Tokyo has been thick with anticipation, and Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda just offered a significant clarity amidst the growing speculation. He reaffirmed the central bank’s commi...
Eurozone Unemployment Edges Up: A Closer Look at the Labor Market's Recent Fluctuation
The Eurozone's labor market experienced a slight but notable shift in July, with the unemployment rate ticking up to 6.3% from the prior month's 6.2%. While seemingly a modest change, this rise repres...
South Korea’s Inflation Rebounds in September, Central Bank Holds Steady
South Korea's inflation gauge took an unexpected turn upwards in September, a development that might typically raise eyebrows among market watchers but, crucially, isn't expected to rattle the Bank of...
Bank of Canada Cuts Rates Despite Lingering Inflation Worries, Minutes Reveal
The Bank of Canada pulled the trigger on a rate cut earlier this month, a decision that, according to minutes published by the central bank, wasn't made without a healthy dose of internal debate and a...
Canada Factory Sales Estimated to Have Fallen 1.5% in August
It seems Canada's factory activity hit a bit of a speed bump in August, with an early estimate pointing to a 1.5% drop in sales. This figure, released by Statistics Canada, certainly catches the eye, ...
Opinion & Analysis
Miran's Case for Lower Rates: Did Trump-Era Policies Truly Deliver?
Stephen Miran, a voice often heard in discussions about monetary policy, has recently made a compelling case for lower interest rates, tying his argument directly to the structural changes purportedly...
German Business Confidence Plummets: Companies Turn Gloomier as Economy Flounders in September
The mood among German companies has taken a distinct turn for the worse. After a period of cautious optimism that saw confidence levels hold steady, September delivered a sobering reality check: busin...
German Companies No Longer Feeling Cheerier as Clouds Gather
The mood in Germany's boardrooms has taken an unexpected turn, with business confidence falling back for the first time this year. After a period of cautious optimism, particularly fueled by hopes of ...
RBNZ’s Incoming Governor Should Prioritize Crippled Growth
The financial community in New Zealand is abuzz following the announcement of Anna Breman as the incoming Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). Breman has wasted no time in signaling her...
China to Stop Seeking Special WTO Treatment in Future Talks
It's a significant shift in global trade dynamics that's sure to spark plenty of discussion in boardrooms and policy circles: China is signaling it will no longer seek special treatment as a developin...
Australia's Inflation Jumps: August Reading Ignites RBA Rate Hike Speculation
Well, it seems the quiet whispers about inflation easing might have been a bit premature, at least here in Australia. August's monthly consumer price index reading just landed, and it's certainly give...