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September, 2025

• 11 September 2025 1:34 am

  Stephen Miran’s Nomination Explained: Can a Presidential Pick Stay Independent at the Fed?

  

  The US Senate Banking Committee just advanced President Trump’s pick for the Federal Reserve, Stephen Miran, despite serious concerns about his political independence. The 13-11 vote moves Miran one step closer to joining the central bank in time for a key interest rate decision, but his unique arrangement with the …

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• 11 September 2025 1:05 am

  What’s Really Driving the US Stock Market to Fresh Record Highs?

  

  The stock market closed with mixed results, yet the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both hit new record closing highs. This seemingly contradictory performance highlights a market pulled in two different directions: the broader enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a significant, fundamental shift in economic data. Despite a drag from …

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• 11 September 2025 12:08 am

  Market Drivers – US Session: After PPI Reading, US CPI Takes Center Stage, ECB “On Hold”

  

  US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation came in below expectations, bolstering bets of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week. The US Dollar (USD) is on the back foot, weakened by mounting market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. This sentiment …

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• 10 September 2025 11:14 pm

  Bearish EIA Surge Ignored: Can Global Tensions Propel Oil Prices Higher?

  

  The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is on the rise, extending its winning streak despite recent data that should have sent prices tumbling. The latest US Energy Information Administration (EIA) report showed an unexpected surge in crude stocks, a clear sign that supply is outpacing demand. Yet, …

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• 10 September 2025 10:11 pm

  ECB’s Rate Decision Preview: Will Rates Hold Steady as the Euro Eyes a Rally?

  

  On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the European Central Bank (ECB) will unveil its latest monetary policy decision, capturing the attention of global markets. Expectations are high that the ECB will keep its key deposit rate steady at 2%, marking a second consecutive pause in rate cuts. This stance is driven …

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• 10 September 2025 8:58 pm

  Beyond the Dollar: Why the Swiss Franc is Gaining Ground

  

  The Swiss franc is making a quiet but significant move against the US dollar. While the dollar is faltering due to soft US inflation data, the franc is showing surprising resilience. This dynamic highlights a critical point of divergence between the two currencies, as each is driven by its own …

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• 10 September 2025 7:49 pm

  Can the British Pound Break Free of Its Economic Shackles?

  

  The British pound has been trading sideways, seemingly unable to gain significant ground against the US dollar. Despite a recent slip in US inflation data that has weakened the dollar and fueled speculation of a Federal Reserve rate cut, the pound remains capped. This lack of upward momentum highlights a …

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• 10 September 2025 4:49 pm

  U.S. Producer Prices Unexpectedly Decline in August, Supporting Case for Fed Rate Cuts

  

  U.S. factory-gate prices fell in August, signaling softer-than-expected inflationary pressures and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve could move to cut interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the producer price index (PPI) slipped by 0.1% on a monthly basis. Economists had forecast …

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• 10 September 2025 3:10 pm

  U.S. Markets Steady Ahead of Inflation Data; Oil Gains on Rising Geopolitical Risks

  

  U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Await Key Inflation Reports U.S. stock index futures traded in mixed territory on Wednesday, stabilizing near record highs as markets digested the latest batch of corporate earnings and looked ahead to critical inflation data later in the week. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow …

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• 10 September 2025 2:23 pm

  Barclays Report: U.K. Consumer Spending Growth Slows but Remains Above Trend in August

  

  Consumer spending momentum eases U.K. consumer spending rose 2.1% year-on-year in the four weeks ending August 29, according to Barclays’ latest U.K. Spend Trends report released on Wednesday. The figure represents a slowdown from the 2.5% growth recorded in the four weeks ending July 4, but still outpaces the longer-term …

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• 10 September 2025 1:18 pm

  Bitcoin Holds in Tight Range Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

  

  Bitcoin slips as traders await Fed cuesBitcoin prices edged lower on Wednesday, with the cryptocurrency locked in a narrow trading band as investors weighed the outlook for U.S. interest rates ahead of crucial inflation readings. As of 02:04 ET (06:04 GMT), Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% to $111,576.5, extending a period …

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• 10 September 2025 11:36 am

  European Stocks Rise as Investors Eye Inflation Data, French Politics in Focus

  

  European shares advanced on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight strength, as traders shifted focus toward key U.S. and Eurozone inflation releases that could shape monetary policy. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX gained 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 rose 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.2%. The pan-European STOXX …

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• 10 September 2025 10:43 am

  Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Strengthen

  

  Gold steadies just below peakGold prices held close to record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, as firm expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week buoyed demand for the precious metal. At 02:17 ET (06:17 GMT), spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,646.14/oz, after touching an all-time peak …

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