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Minutes Highlight Broad Agreement on Holding Rates Steady Amid Tariff Fog

In a revealing snapshot of internal deliberations, the latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes indicate that nearly all participants at the late July meeting endorsed maintaining the benchmark interest rate within the 4.25% to 4.50% range, viewing it as a prudent stance given ongoing economic uncertainties. This consensus underscores a …

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Gold Bounces Back from Three-Week Dip as Dollar Softens and FOMC Minutes Loom

Gold prices are mounting a strong recovery, climbing back above $3,345 during Wednesday’s U.S. trading session after hitting a three-week low of $3,311 earlier in Asian markets. This rebound is fueled by a retreating U.S. Dollar and declining Treasury yields, even as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of the …

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S&P Debt Rating Explained: Are Trump’s Tariffs A Fiscal Lifeline in Turbulent Times?

Experts who have watched economic policies unfold over decades, find the latest affirmation from S&P Global Ratings both vindicating and thought-provoking. In a bold move that defies conventional wisdom, President Donald Trump’s tariffs are proving to be more than just trade bluster—they’re a strategic revenue engine helping stabilize America’s finances. …

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Trump’s Ukraine Diplomacy: Short-Term Oil Surge Masks Long-Term Risks

Oil prices climbed 1% on Monday, reflecting investor optimism around U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Brent crude rose 75 cents to $66.60 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate increased 62 cents to $63.42. This uptick reverses last week’s drops of 1.1% for Brent and 1.7% …

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Dollar Climbs, Yields Surge: Debt Overhang Spells Trouble Ahead

U.S. bond yields are climbing sharply as the national debt eclipses $37 trillion, a threshold crossed just last week amid fresh fiscal expansions. This surge underscores a precarious balancing act: short-term stimulus through tax cuts versus long-term risks of higher borrowing costs and market volatility. The trajectory demands urgent policy …

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Market Drivers – US Session: Focus Shifts to Canada’s Inflation

Recent movements in the forex world highlight a period of heightened caution and strategic positioning by market participants. As we head into a pivotal week, the spotlight is on key economic indicators and central bank commentary that will likely shape the near-term direction of major currencies.The U.S. Dollar’s Resilient RallyThe …

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