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Bank of America and Deutsche Bank Forecast Fed Rate Hikes Later This Year
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Bank of America and Deutsche Bank Forecast Fed Rate Hikes Later This Year

Major banks now anticipate Federal Reserve interest rate increases before year-end, diverging from market expectations of stable policy through 2026.

Alan Greenspan, Former Fed Chair Who Shaped Global Markets, Dies at 100
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Alan Greenspan, Former Fed Chair Who Shaped Global Markets, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chair for nearly two decades known for his market-moving speeches and economic stewardship, died at home from Parkinson’s complications.

Inflation Pressures Intensify Across US Economy Beyond Energy Costs
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Inflation Pressures Intensify Across US Economy Beyond Energy Costs

Recent data reveal inflation spreading beyond gasoline, with rising costs in housing, utilities, and services fueling deeper concerns about sustained price increases in the broader economy.

Alan Greenspan, Influential Fed Chair Through Booms and Crises, Dies at 100
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Alan Greenspan, Influential Fed Chair Through Booms and Crises, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, whose nearly two-decade leadership of the Federal Reserve shaped U.S. economic policy amid prosperity and turbulence, died at the age of 100.

Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed Policy, Dies at 100
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Alan Greenspan, Architect of Modern Fed Policy, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who shaped U.S. monetary policy for nearly two decades and navigated key economic crises, died at 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

ECB Study Finds AI Has Yet to Significantly Affect U.S. Employment or Wages
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ECB Study Finds AI Has Yet to Significantly Affect U.S. Employment or Wages

Despite growing AI adoption, a recent European Central Bank study shows U.S. jobs and wages remain largely stable, with disruption limited to vulnerable junior roles.

Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
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Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades and coined "irrational exuberance," passed away at 100, leaving a complex legacy in U.S. economic policy.

China Keeps Benchmark Loan Rates Unchanged Amid Weak Credit Demand
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China Keeps Benchmark Loan Rates Unchanged Amid Weak Credit Demand

China has held its key loan prime rates steady for the 13th consecutive month, signaling a cautious approach amid sluggish credit demand and a struggling property market.

Inflation Drives More Households to Shift Toward Safe-Haven Investments
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Inflation Drives More Households to Shift Toward Safe-Haven Investments

Rising inflation prompts more households, especially Black families, to explore safe-haven assets like gold, U.S. Treasury bonds, defensive stocks, and alternative currencies.

Stock Futures Slip as Investors Brace for Inflation Data Amid Iran Deal Progress
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Stock Futures Slip as Investors Brace for Inflation Data Amid Iran Deal Progress

Stock futures declined as markets balanced cautious optimism over U.S.-Iran nuclear talks with upcoming inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve policy and market direction.

Warsh’s move to limit Fed guidance could increase US borrowing costs and market uncertainty
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Warsh’s move to limit Fed guidance could increase US borrowing costs and market uncertainty

Kevin Warsh’s effort to reduce the Federal Reserve’s forward guidance risks raising Treasury, mortgage, and corporate borrowing costs by making interest rate policy less predictable.

Canada’s Economic Downturn Linked to Immigration Policy Adjustment, Says Prime Minister
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Canada’s Economic Downturn Linked to Immigration Policy Adjustment, Says Prime Minister

Canada faces another recession, with the Prime Minister attributing the slowdown to recent reductions in immigration levels after years of significant migrant influx.