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U.S. debt is so massive, interest costs alone are now $3 billion a day

“If the Fed cuts interest rates by 1%-point and the entire yield curve declines by 1%-point, then daily interest expenses will decline from $3 billion per day to $2.5 billion per day.”

Fortune

How Inflation Breaks Our Brains

From salt riots to toilet paper runs, history shows that rising prices make consumers—and voters—grumpy and irrational.

Reason

Why the mediocre jobs numbers might be a good thing for Kamala Harris

A weak employment report is just the latest sign that the Federal Reserve could offer some relief

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Almaviva Advances $335M Iteris Buyout With €350M Goldman Sachs Backing

The move reflects renewed confidence among traditional lenders, as U.S. interest rates are expected to fall, encouraging banks to take on more risk after a period of caution.

International Business Times

US economy adds 142,000 jobs in August as Fed plans to cut interest rates

S&P also suffered its worst week since 2023, and Nasdaq since 2022, with tech companies leading Friday’s sell-off

The Guardian - US

Stock Markets Swing As Traders Prepare For US Jobs Data

As a rollercoaster week drew to a close, debate centred on the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates when it meets in less than a fortnight, with most observers expecting a 25-basis-point cut.

Latin Times

UK house prices hit two-year high as market recovers from Truss mini-budget

Average cost of property rose 0.3% to £292,505 in August, says Halifax, after ‘largely positive summer’

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Markets Await Key U.S. Jobs Report For Rate Clues

Investors await U.S. jobs report impact on Fed interest rates amid market uncertainty.

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Asian shares trade mixed amid caution ahead of key US employment report

Asian shares are trading mixed ahead of a highly anticipated U.S. jobs report that’s expected to influence how the U.S. Federal Reserve will move on interest rates

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

Now the Australian economy is on its knees, will the RBA finally start cutting interest rates?

So far we have not gone into recession – but only because our population has grown and the government has kept spending

The Guardian - AU

Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts

The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.

AAP

The Impossible Trinity: Why Countries Can't Have It All

The essence of the impossible trinity is that a country can successfully achieve only two of these goals at any one time.

Kiplinger

Asian Markets Drift Lower Ahead Of Key US Figures, Eyes On China

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month but close attention is being paid to Friday's non-farm payrolls (NFP) figures, which are seen as playing a major role in how big the central bank will go.

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Which are the most influential events that shape financial markets?

The financial markets are constantly changing and once profitable instruments fall behind, while others rise to all-time highs. Keeping track of market shifts can be quite difficult, even for institutional investors using AI and unexpected turnarounds and shifts often lead to billions of dollars in losses.

AAP

Gloomy growth, interest rates sore points for Treasurer

The economy is stuck in the slow lane and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says that's by design, with higher interest rates necessary to tame inflation.

Barchart

Could the US Government Fiscal Year-End Fund Your Trading Account?

The US government's fiscal year significantly impacts financial markets because the federal budget process influences economic policy, government spending, and fiscal stability. As the fiscal year draws to a close on September 30, market participants closely monitor budget negotiations, potential government shutdowns, and funding decisions, which can create uncertainty and…

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Could the US Government's Fiscal Year End Fund Your Trading Account?

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The Conversation

After working for the RBA for 30 years, here’s how I’d make it more accountable

How can we tell if the Reserve Bank of Australia – which sets the interest rates that shape our national and household budgets – is doing a good job?

Barchart

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on the Outlook for Less Aggressive Fed Easing

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday climbed to a 1-1/2 week high and finished up by +0.37%. The dollar found support from Friday’s US personal spending and the core PCE reports, which dampened speculation the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bp at next month’s FOMC meeting. The dollar...

Barchart

Dollar Strengthens on Positive US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17% at a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar is finding support from today’s US personal spending and the core PCE reports, which dampened speculation the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 bp at next month’s FOMC meeting. The dollar is...

The Guardian - UK

ECB mulls second interest rate cut as eurozone inflation falls to 2.2%

Drop to lowest level since 2021 may lead to cut in September though unemployment figures give cause for concern

Barchart

S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate Cut Hopes, U.S. Inflation Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.45% this morning as the prospect of lower interest rates and a slew of upbeat earnings reports boosted sentiment, while investors geared up for the release of the Fed’s first-line inflation gauge.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Reserve Bank’s Andrew Hauser says don’t read too much for Australia from US rates message

Inflation remains top of mind as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to keep interest rates on hold at a time when the United States Federal Reserve signals that it will start cutting rates.

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US Unemployment Claims Fall Slightly Amid Healthy Labor Market

Latest Labor Department report shows slight decrease in jobless claims, hinting at a healthy U.S. labor market despite rising interest rates.

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