Global Markets Mixed as Dollar Drops on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes, Gold Reaches New Record
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China put downward pressure on markets as investors expect a 25-basis-point rate cut this month.
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The Impossible Politics That Mean the Shutdown Is Set to Drag On
Democrats and Republicans both feel they have upper hand, while President Trump hasn't signaled what type of deal he would support.
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Wall Street Scrambles to Gauge Consumer Health Without Retail Sales. Here's What Alternative Data Say.
The September retail sales report delay leaves a hole in the market's assessment of the economy. Bank executives paint a picture of surprising consumer resilience despite slowing spending projections.
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U.K.'s Economy Returns to Slow Growth
Britain's economy expanded slightly in August, rising 0.1% on month, entrenching a period of slow growth.
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What Could Stop the Gold Rally in Its Tracks? Not Much.
Central banks and private investors have driven demand, with Jamie Dimon suggesting gold could reach $5,000 or $10,000.
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Most Americans Don't Have Good Jobs. What It Says About the Labor Market.
Professional services, financial activities, and wholesale trade lead in overall job quality, a report finds.
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If BOJ Falls Behind Curve, Catching Up Could Hurt Economy, Board Member Says
The Bank of Japan needs to start thinking about resuming rate increases, board member Naoki Tamura said.
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U.S. economy has lost momentum over the past 2 months, Fed's beige book finds
Consumer spending inched down in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve's survey found.
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The Fed Can't Solve All Our Problems, Says Ex-Philly Fed President
When it comes to the fiscal side, the problems are much deeper than can be mitigated by just moving the fed-funds rate around.
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Australia's Unemployment Pickup Shatters RBA's Calm
Jobless data has put the prospect of rate cuts front and center for the Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Lower U.S. Tariffs Would Boost India Growth Outlook, Says Central Bank Chief
Sanjay Malhotra said talks are under way to lower tariffs, and success would help lift the economy.
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Bessent, Greer Condemn China's Rare-Earths Rules, Cite Hope for De-escalation
The Treasury secretary said the U.S. has had "substantial communication" with China in the past few days.
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