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US Consumer Inflation Records Smallest Annual Rise Since 2021

US consumer inflation eased slightly in July, according to government data published Wednesday, its smallest 12-month increase since March 2021 and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve as it weighs cutting interest rates.

International Business Times

US inflation dipped in July as Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates

Prices rose at an annual rate of 2.9% in July, as inflation dipped below 3% for the first time since 2021

The Guardian - US

Here's how the Bank of England must handle rising inflation

City Voices: The MPC should be more worried about inflation falling below target

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Bank of England could still cut interest rates again despite rise in inflation

July fall in service sector and core inflation may open door for policymakers to make reduction

The Guardian - UK

Home Depot projects weakened sales, spelling shaky economic conditions

High interest rates and inflation push home improvement projects back

Fortune

Growth Beats Yield at This T. Rowe Price Mutual Fund

The T. Rowe Price Dividend Growth Fund has lagged the broad market amid higher interest rates, but the tide may be turning. ng.

Kiplinger

Trump And Vance Challenge Fed Independence, Sparking Economic Concerns

Debate over Trump's call for White House influence on Fed's interest rates and the importance of central bank independence in economic stability.

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Dollar Slightly Higher on Hawkish Comment from Fed Governor Bowman

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar is seeing support from hawkish comments on Saturday from Fed Governor Bowman, which pushed T-note yields higher. The yen is seeing weakness after a former BOJ member said the BOJ won't be able to raise interest rates again...

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JD Vance backs Trump's call for more political influence over the Fed

Ohioan senator JD Vance, argues monetary policy—which includes interest rates—should "fundamentally be a political decision."

Fortune

Battle against UK inflation is far from over, says Bank of England policymaker

Catherine Mann says Britain should not be ‘seduced’ by price rises easing to the BoE’s target

The Guardian - UK

Oil price rises for fifth day running amid Middle East tensions; Russian rouble hits three-month low – as it happened

Brent crude hits $80 as tensions betwen Israel and Iran rise, while rouble slides after Ukraine’s incursion into Russia

The Guardian - UK

Wages, job data in focus for clues on economy, rates

New data on wage growth and demand for workers will be in focus this week, as borrowers await clues on when the central bank might cut interest rates.

AAP

Best Stocks to Buy for Fed Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve cut rates again at its December meeting, and lower borrowing costs could boost these large-cap stocks.

Kiplinger

With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?

When mortgage rates dip, timing may be everything.

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A carry crash also kicked off the global financial crisis 17 years ago — here’s why it’s unlikely to get as bad this time

Many casual readers of the financial press will have learned a new term in the past few days: the “carry trade”. This is the culprit for the rollercoaster state of markets, many market commentators and journalists have opined.

The Guardian - UK

Why August is one of the most dangerous months in the financial calendar

Historically, crises have often erupted in late summer, which is why this week’s mini crash set alarms ringing

Kiplinger

PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost

What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.

Latin Times

Stocks Track Wall St Rally As US Jobs Data Ease Recession Fears

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates.

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How High Interest Rates Enhance a Type of Charitable Trust

Before interest rates are cut, potential donors might want to consider a CRAT, which optimizes benefits for both the donor and the charity when rates are higher.

The Independent UK

Analysts shocked as Mexico's central bank clocks rise in inflation and cuts interest rates

Analysts are expressing shock at a decision by Mexico’s central bank to cut interest rates on the same day that official figures showed a sharp rise in domestic inflation

The Guardian - AU

RBA ‘will not hesitate’ to raise interest rates again to combat inflation, Michele Bullock warns

Reserve Bank governor says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over Australia’s economic future and the board ‘remains vigilant’

Barchart

Dollar Ticks Higher as T-Note Yields Jump

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.23%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% Wednesday on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the BOJ...

International Business Times

Mortgage Market Sees Relief As Interest Rates Drop, Boosting Demand

Last week's interest rate drop spurred a 6.9% increase in mortgage applications and a significant rise in refinancing activity.

Barchart

Dollar Higher While Yen Falls on Dovish BOJ Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. Higher T-note yields today are supporting gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% today on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the...

The Independent UK

Japan's share benchmark resumes swings after calm day on Wall Street

Shares have mostly gained in Asia, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index falling shortly after the open and then bouncing as it climbed higher

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