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FX Outlook: CPI Can Seal the Deal on a Fed Hike

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday. The report is expected to show a small decline in annual core inflation. Any divergence from analysts’ estimates…

Euro: Hawkish ECB fails to lift Euro – Commerzbank

Michael Pfister at Commerzbank notes the European Central Bank (ECB) delivered a second rate hike this year and raised its inflation projections above 2%, which their economists see as pointing to another hike in Decemb…

Rates Outlook: The Heat Ratchets Higher

WASHINGTON — Citing a brighter economic outlook, the Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate Wednesday but maintained its forecast for a total of three hikes this year amid still-modest inflation.

Why the Bank of England Might Not Be as Hawkish as You Think

With the Bank of England sounding more hawkish again and short term rates in focus, cash is no longer just a parking spot. It is part of the story driving winners and laggards across UK markets. Higher policy rates can …

How much has UK fiscal headroom narrowed ahead of autumn budget?

Britain locked in its most expensive long-term borrowing in 28 years on Tuesday, selling £4.25 billion (approximately $5.75 billion) of 30-year government bonds at a yield of 5.8168% — the highest at any gilt yield reco…

Raymond James initiates Rocket Lab stock with outperform rating

Baird initiates Rocket Lab as Outperform Baird began coverage of Rocket Lab (RKLB) with an Outperform rating, saying the company stands out as one of the best positioned players in commercial space travel. The firm set …

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

Effective January 1, 2026, many of California’s newly enacted artificial intelligence (AI) regulations took effect. The more than 20 new AI laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom regulate AI, data privacy, automated dec…