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Oil Prices, Fed Rate Cut Bets, and Iran Sanctions Collide—Why Global Markets Just Entered a Critical Turning Point
Oil Prices, Fed Rate Cut Bets, and Iran Sanctions Collide—Why Global Markets Just Entered a Critical Turning Point A series of major developments in the U.S. economy and global energy markets unfolded within hours, creating one of the most significant trading sessions in recent weeks. Weaker-than-expected private hiring, a sharp rise in U.S. crude oil...
Economy
U.S. Job Openings Fall Below Forecast as Labor Market Cools — What It Means for the Fed and Stock Market
U.S. Job Openings Fall Below Forecast as Labor Market Cools — What It Means for the Fed and Stock Market U.S. job openings fell more than expected in June, sending a fresh signal that labor-market demand is cooling even as hiring remains relatively resilient. The latest data could become an important piece of the Federal...
Business
US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% While Jobless Claims Rise to 197K: What the Latest U.S. Economic Data Means for Markets
US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% While Jobless Claims Rise to 197K: What the Latest U.S. Economic Data Means for Markets The U.S. economy delivered mixed signals on Thursday as second-quarter GDP growth slowed more than expected while initial jobless claims increased from the previous week, pointing to moderating economic momentum but a labor market...
Commodities
US CPI Inflation Falls More Than Expected: Gold Jumps, Dollar Weakens as Markets Price in Fed Rate Cuts
US CPI Inflation Falls More Than Expected: Gold, Dollar, Bitcoin & Stock Market React US CPI Inflation surprised financial markets after June’s inflation report showed price pressures easing much faster than economists had anticipated. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could move closer to cutting interest rates later...