Healey’s profiteering warning on food and fuel risks row with retailers Chancellor says the government wants to prevent shoppers being ‘taken for a ride’ at the pump or till The Guardian - UK · Aug 2
Earnings, PMI and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter an earnings-dominated week with a huge concentration of corporate results spanning technology, industrials, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and entertainment sectors. This will provide a critical assessment of economic health and corporate fundamentals amid persistent uncertainty about technology sector valuations and AI infrastructure spending. Barchart · Aug 2
The 40-Year Retirement Rule: How to Prepare Your Taxes for a Longer Life The 30-year retirement rule is outdated. Is your tax strategy ready for what comes next? Kiplinger · Aug 2
Social Security Adjustment in 2027: Maximum Monthly Benefit Could Reach $5,378 Under 3.8% COLA Economic forecasts predict a 3.8% Social Security adjustment for 2027, potentially raising maximum monthly benefits to $5,378, offering a financial lifeline for American retirees. International Business Times UK · Aug 2
Why Grocery Volume Sales Are Dropping Across the Country Economic reports reveal a fascinating trend across American supermarkets during recent months. Grocery sales volume continues to contract as shoppers pull back on total item purchases. Inflation growth rates slowed down, but consumer purchasing caution accelerated significantly nationwide. Families are actively buying fewer items to keep their monthly food expenditures… Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 2
RBI likely to hold rates in August, maintain hawkish tone as inflation risks loom: Economists The Reserve Bank of India will likely maintain its benchmark repo rate unchanged this August. Elevated inflation risks and the FCNR(B) deposit scheme closure influence this decision. The central bank will adopt a hawkish tone while monitoring monsoon progress and global factors. Most economists anticipate future rate hikes if inflationary… The Economic Times · Aug 2
Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the line Global central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some officials push for hikes. Inflation accelerated in Germany and France, impacting consumer prices while Japan lowered its economic growth forecast amid higher oil prices. The Economic Times · Aug 2
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh talks a big game, but this market indicator will tell you if Wall Street trusts him after he caused a ‘credibility shock’ “The bottom line is that an important part of the Fed’s credibility is not just to say that it has certain goals but also to explain how it will achieve those goals.” Fortune · Aug 1
RBI likely to hold repo rate at 5.25%, market to focus on policy guidance: Nuvama The Reserve Bank of India will likely keep its repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. Policymakers are expected to adopt a cautious wait-and-watch approach for now. Inflation risks remain elevated due to supply chain and oil price concerns. Financial conditions have tightened, reducing the immediate need for rate action. The Economic Times · Aug 1
Trump's push for lower US interest rates faces setback as borrowing costs climb before midterms Trump's promise of lower interest rates is under pressure as Treasury yields climb and financial markets move contrary to the administration's economic goals. Higher borrowing costs have impacted households, businesses and the federal government. Inflation concerns and policy uncertainty have kept investors cautious about US debt. The Economic Times · Aug 1
Indian companies are about to raise prices, putting RBI's inflation outlook to test Indian companies are preparing for price increases on various products soon as commodity costs rise due to ongoing global conflicts. Consumers can expect higher prices for everyday items ranging from toothpaste to tires. Demand is expected to remain stable during the upcoming festival season. Policymakers are closely monitoring inflation pressures… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop? In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany. Euronews · Aug 1
Wall Street Week Ahead: Teetering US stock market faces jobs report, big earnings week Investors await US employment data and corporate results this week. Market direction remains uncertain due to geopolitical tensions and interest rate policy. Big tech earnings showed mixed results, impacting investor sentiment significantly. The Federal Reserve's recent decision left many unclear about inflation plans. Upcoming economic reports will guide Wall Street's… The Economic Times · Aug 1
Stocks Rise on Big Amazon Earnings Beat: Stock Market Today But yields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasuries hit their highest levels since 2007 Friday, which kept a lid on the stock market's advance. Kiplinger · Jul 31
The Economic Times · Jul 31 US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon's strong quarterly report. The tech giant's results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple's stock dropped after its earnings report failed to meet expectations. Other technology stocks saw mixed performance, influencing market movements. Treasury yields rose as Fed officials discussed inflation…
Barchart · Jul 31 Dollar Finds Support on Higher T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.04% on Friday. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Friday and posted modest gains as higher T-note yields strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar also found support on stronger-than-expected US economic news, including the Q2 employment cost index, the...
Bangkok Post · Jul 31 Asian shares revive as AI spending anxiety eases RECAP: Asian markets rallied yesterday following gains on Wall Street, with South Korea's battered market making a record comeback, stirring hopes that the recent selloff in AI-linked assets may be near an end.
Evening Standard · Jul 31 FTSE 100 closes just below milestone after strong week NatWest led the risers, up 3.2%, as it raised guidance for 2026.
Barchart · Jul 31 A Situational Awareness Selloff, a Fed Inflation Blunder and Everything Else Moving Stocks, Bonds, and the U.S. Dollar Now Let’s break down this week’s events in the stock, bond, and currency markets, and I’ll include my bias on price direction for each in the coming weeks.
Barchart · Jul 31 As the U.S. Continues to Fight Inflation, Make This 1 Bullish Trade Now December Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Barchart · Jul 31 Dollar Gains on Strength in US Economic Reports and Hawkish Logan The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.46% today. The dollar is moving higher today, rebounding from Thursday's 6-week low. Higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. T-note yields rose today on stronger-than-expected US economic news, including the Q2 employment cost index, the Jul MNI...
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 2027 Social Security COLA: Expect 3.8% Tops, Announcement Date and What Retirees Could Receive A potential 3.8% Social Security increase in 2027 could offer relief to retirees, but inflation and rising costs in housing, food, and healthcare may offset benefits.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Two Fed dissenters say higher interest rates needed to combat inflation Two Federal Reserve officials dissented, favoring an immediate interest rate hike this week. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack stated inflation remains stubbornly above the target. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari also expressed concern about entrenched inflation risks. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan was the third policymaker supporting a rate increase.…
Benzinga · Jul 31 Fed's Beth Hammack Warns Inflation Won't Fall on Its Own, Says Waiting Could Be a 'Costly' Mistake: 'Now Is the Time' Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said inflation remains too high and is unlikely to return to the Fed’s target without additional action from the central bank.
Fortune · Jul 31 The Fed did exactly what Wall Street was expecting—so why are markets so concerned by Kevin Warsh? “You’re dealing with the Fed that the market is still trying to understand,” J.P. Morgan’s Alex Wolf tells Fortune.