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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 …

Prices Edge Lower After Recent Gains Oil prices slipped on Tuesday, consolidating after modest advances last week driven by concerns over potential disruptions to Russian supply. At 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), Brent crude futures for November delivery fell 0.5% to $67.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined …

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading at 97.343, down 0.28% for the day. This recent decline is part of a broader weakening trend for the dollar. Over the last month, the DXY has fallen by 0.86%, and the losses are even more significant over longer periods, with the …

The global economic narrative is dominated by a high-stakes question: can the Federal Reserve navigate a soft landing? The data presents a contradictory picture. On one hand, the U.S. labor market is showing clear signs of cooling, with recent reports indicating softer job gains and a rise in initial jobless …

Crude oil prices are currently locked in a persistent trading range, a reflection of the significant and often conflicting forces at play. Despite geopolitical tensions that suggest prices should be rising, the market remains skeptical. For instance, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude is trading around $63.27 per barrel, showing a …

The Countdown to the Fed’s Decision Gold’s recent surge has propelled it to a new all-time high, with prices trading above $3,680 and setting sights on the $3,700 mark. This impressive rally is fueled by a confluence of factors, but its sustainability hinges on one key event: the upcoming Federal …

Bullion Market Steadies Close to All-Time Peak Gold prices were largely unchanged on Monday, consolidating near record highs as traders awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting later this week. At 12:00 GMT, spot gold traded flat at $3,643.30 per ounce, holding near last week’s record high of …

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Meeting The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Monday, with investors closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is set to shape currency markets as the final quarter of 2025 approaches. At 08:10 GMT, the Dollar Index—tracking the greenback against six major peers—was …

Positive Start to the Week European equities opened Monday on a firmer note, with investors positioning themselves ahead of a critical week for global monetary policy. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index gained 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 also climbed 0.5%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 inched 0.1% higher. The upbeat …