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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5% on Friday, aligning with market forecasts, as policymakers weighed political uncertainty at home and the broader impact of U.S. trade tariffs on Japan’s economy. The decision came by a 7-2 majority, with board members Takata Hajime and …

During its September 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve reduced the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, aligning precisely with market expectations. The following preview was released at 10:00 GMT ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announcements:The US Federal Reserve was anticipated to implement its first …

Headline Figures Annual CPI: Rose 1.9%, slightly below forecasts of 2.0%, but higher than July’s 1.7%. Monthly CPI: Fell 0.1%, versus expectations of a 0.1% rise. Core Inflation: CPI-median held steady at 3.1%. CPI-trim eased to 3.0% from 3.1%. Excluding gasoline, CPI slowed to 2.4% from 2.5% in the prior …

Headline Figures Monthly Growth: Retail Sales in the U.S. rose 0.6% in August, reaching $732 billion. Previous Month: July’s growth was revised upward to 0.6% from an initial estimate of 0.5%. Market Expectations: The August figure came in well above forecasts of 0.2%, showing stronger-than-anticipated consumer spending. Annual Growth: Retail …

U.S. headline consumer price growth accelerated in August, but the increase was largely in line with expectations, reinforcing market conviction that the Federal Reserve will move ahead with an interest rate cut at its upcoming policy meeting. Headline CPI Annual CPI: 2.9% (vs. 2.7% in July, matching forecasts) Monthly CPI: …

U.S. job creation slowed sharply in August, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 22,000, while the unemployment rate edged up to 4.3% in August from 4.2% in July. The data confirmed that the labor market is losing momentum and bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its …

According to the US Department of Labor (DOL), initial unemployment claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending August 23, slightly below forecasts of 230K and down from the revised 234K the previous week. The 4-week moving average rose 2,500 to 228,500, reflecting a minor short-term uptick. Continuing claims decreased …

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in Q2, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), exceeding both the initial estimate of 3% and the market expectation of 3.1%. Revision Details: Upward revisions in investment and consumer spending contributed to the stronger growth. Government spending was …

NVIDIA is cementing its role as a titan in the tech industry, announcing impressive financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company reported a significant surge in revenue, reaching $46.7 billion, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter and a massive 56% leap from the same …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that long-awaited interest rate cuts could arrive soon, marking the first such move during the current presidential term. In a pivotal speech at a major central banking forum, Powell highlighted growing concerns over a weakening job market, suggesting that lower rates might be …