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Trump calls for lower interest rates, says high rates put US at 'unfair disadvantage'

US President Trump advocates for reduced interest rates, stating the US possesses stronger credit. He believes lower rates are essential for global financial competitiveness and fairness. Recent jobs data showed employers added 162,000 positions in August. Trump warned of trade cessation with deficit nations if rates remain high. He urged…

The Economic Times

The Jobs Report Surprised To The Upside. Stocks Dropped.

President Donald Trump demanded the Federal Reserve cut interest rates, threatening to halt all trade with countries with which the U.S. has a deficit.

International Business Times

Trump Just Demanded The Fed Cut Interest Rates. He Threatened With Trade Measures Otherwise.

"LOWER THE RATE OR I'LL STOP TRADING WITH COUNTRIES WITH WHICH WE HAVE A DEFICIT," Trump said in a social media post.

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The Fed Just Highlighted a Strange Problem With Pay-in-4 Loans: Good Payments May Not Help Your Credit Either

Buy Now, Pay Later can make a purchase feel much less painful by breaking it into four smaller payments. But there is a strange catch hiding behind those tidy installments: making every payment on time may do absolutely nothing for a traditional credit score. The Federal Reserve recently highlighted that…

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Central banks face ‘serious challenge’ from populism, says Bank of England boss

Andrew Bailey said the Bank should be insulated from ‘short-term political pressures’.

Evening Standard

US Market: Rising R-star adds to pressure on US Treasury yields as AI investment, borrowing lift demand for capital

US Treasury yields are rising partly on expectations that R-star, the economy’s neutral interest rate, may be structurally higher. Heavy government borrowing and AI investment are boosting capital demand, potentially keeping rates elevated longer. A higher R-star could limit Federal Reserve rate cuts, pressure Treasury prices and increase borrowing costs…

The Economic Times

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true

President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada

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Gold prices rise 2,300/10 gram in 2 days; silver gains Rs 3,300/kg as yields, dollar soften. Key levels to watch

Gold and silver prices rose for a second straight session on MCX as the US dollar weakened and bond yields eased. Investors now await US nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Gold remains supported by softer yields and geopolitical tensions, while traders monitor key technical…

The Economic Times

Gold treads water ahead of US nonfarm payrolls report

Gold prices held steady during the early hours of Thursday’s Asian trading. Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, as it may impact the Federal Reserve's policy directions. Additionally, ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are adding to market volatility. Other precious metals displayed varied performance…

The Economic Times

Fed's Williams ties rising bond yields to strong economy, CNBC reports

John Williams, the President of the New York Fed, emphasizes the impact of robust economic growth on increasing bond yields. He highlights the Federal Reserve's essential role in managing inflation and achieving its goals. As he continues to analyze data for upcoming interest rate adjustments, recent economic indicators show promise…

The Economic Times

Wall Street Slides as US Strikes Iran Again, Oil Spikes and Fed Bets Firm Up

Iran strikes, an oil spike and hawkish Fed comments hit Wall Street Tuesday, even as Anthropic, SLB and Washington closed multibillion-dollar deals.

Latin Times

Bitcoin Just Had Its Best Month Since 2024. A Crucial Jobs Report Could Put That Rally To The Test.

Bitcoin is holding near $78,000 after gaining about 24% in August. Washington is preparing for another consequential vote on crypto regulation later this month.

International Business Times

US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior month

In July, US job openings saw an upswing, primarily thanks to advancements in the manufacturing sector. However, various industries experienced a significant drop in hiring during this timeline. The labor market's stability permits the Federal Reserve to concentrate on managing inflation, with financial analysts predicting a possible interest rate increase…

The Economic Times

Treasury Yields Are Rising. Why Should Someone Who Doesn’t Own a Treasury Care?

Treasury yields have become one of those financial phrases that can make a normal day sound like a graduate seminar. Yet the movement matters even if a Treasury bond has never appeared on your list, because Treasury yields help set borrowing costs across the economy. When yields rise, mortgages, business…

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Federal Reserve Bars Former Banco Popular Employee Over Alleged $65,747 Customer-Fund Scheme

The Federal Reserve Board announced the enforcement action against Gadiel J. Rosario-Alvarado on August 27. Rosario-Alvarado formerly worked as a Telephone Banking Consultant for Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, a state member bank headquartered in San Juan. According to the Federal Reserve’s consent order, the alleged activity occurred between 2023…

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Microsoft’s Split Verdict Tests Investing Without a Fed Safety Net

Analysts have cut Microsoft price targets while keeping bullish ratings, reflecting a split over its heavy AI CapEx as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's reduced forward guidance removes a shared rate-path assumption from valuation calls.

The Economic Times

India 10-year bond yield sees biggest monthly rise in FY27 on rising rate hike bets

On Monday, Indian government bonds faced a notable drop, reflecting market unease. The benchmark 10-year yield marked its sharpest monthly increase of the fiscal year, fueled by rising oil prices and the Reserve Bank of India's aggressive monetary policy. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's recent indications added pressure on the bond…

The Economic Times

Global Market: European central bankers leave Jackson Hole uneasy over US policy shifts

European central bankers left the Jackson Hole symposium concerned that recent US Treasury interventions could strain long-standing norms of global financial cooperation. Unannounced yen intervention, Treasury bond buybacks and uncertainty over Fed dollar swap lines have raised concerns about Washington’s growing role in global financial markets.

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US Stock Market: Jobs data, Broadcom results to test stock rally near record highs

US stocks are trading near record highs, but the rally faces key tests this week from August jobs data and Broadcom’s quarterly results. Investors will closely watch labour-market signals for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path, while Broadcom’s outlook could determine whether enthusiasm around artificial intelligence stocks remains strong.

The Economic Times

America In Focus: Key inflation gauge remains high; Fed's Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed

Key inflation gauges remained elevated last month, showing persistent cost pressures for Americans. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled potential interest rate hikes to combat this ongoing inflation. US consumer confidence declined to a seven-month low amid rising gasoline prices and economic concerns. The US economy expanded at a sluggish…

Latin Times

FBI Dismantles China-Linked Hacking Network That Targeted NASA, the Senate and the Federal Reserve

The FBI and DOJ seized domains behind a China-linked hacking network that hit NASA, the Fed and the Senate — with stakes for Houston's Latino workforce.

Fortune

Why the Fed is often slow, late… and wrong in reading inflation

The central bank should pay more attention to the short-term trends that reveal an important "inflation regime change" may already be underway.

Medical Daily

Federal Health Agencies Were Among the Targets of a China Linked Hacking Network the FBI Just Shut Down

DOJ and FBI seized platforms used by a China state-sponsored hacking group whose named victims included HHS and the National Institutes of Health.

The Economic Times

US officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

US officials have corrected earlier claims that several government agencies were hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored group, clarifying that the agencies were targeted but not necessarily compromised. An FBI affidavit says the group targeted networks including NASA, the Federal Reserve and Senate, while confirmed intrusions affected other US government entities…

International Business Times

Stocks Fall After Warsh Warns About Inflation, But S&P 500 Closes Winning Week

Chances of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve increased after Warsh's remarks in Jackson Hole.

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