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Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Data and Major Bank Earnings

Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Data and Major Bank Earnings

Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Data and Major Bank Earnings U.S. stock futures showed a slight decline on Wednesday morning as investors prepared for crucial economic reports and a fresh wave of corporate earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all ticked lower, signaling caution after Tuesday’s mixed regular trading session. The market’s focus today is squarely on the release of June’s producer price index (PPI) report, which will offer another…

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US Inflation Surges to 2.7% in June, Prompting Economic Scrutiny

US Inflation Surges to 2.7% in June, Prompting Economic Scrutiny

US Inflation Surges to 2.7% in June, Prompting Economic Scrutiny New reports indicate that inflation saw an unexpected acceleration in June, with the annual rate climbing to 2.7%. This uptick signals a potential resurgence in price pressures within the U.S. economy, a development that is likely to draw immediate attention from financial markets and policymakers. The 2.7% annual inflation figure for June represents a significant movement, suggesting that consumer prices are rising at a more rapid pace than previously observed….

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The $100 Billion Tariff Enigma: Why Inflation Remains Muted Amidst Record Duties

The $100 Billion Tariff Enigma: Why Inflation Remains Muted Amidst Record Duties

The $100 Billion Tariff Enigma: Why Inflation Remains Muted Amidst Record Duties Despite President Donald Trump‘s aggressive trade policies in his second term leading to a record-setting $100 billion in customs duties collected so far this year—and an projected $300 billion annually—a puzzling economic mystery is unfolding: the anticipated surge in inflation due to these tariffs is conspicuously absent. For months, mainstream economists and business leaders alike warned that new tariffs, which essentially act as a tax on consumers, would…

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Fed Projections Spark Stagflation Concerns: An Analysis of Economic Growth and Inflationary Pressures

Fed Projections Spark Stagflation Concerns: An Analysis of Economic Growth and Inflationary Pressures

Fed Projections Spark Stagflation Concerns: An Analysis of Economic Growth and Inflationary Pressures The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent economic projections have ignited concerns about a potential stagflationary scenario, a period of slow economic growth coupled with high inflation. While the Fed maintained its benchmark interest rate, its revised forecasts for 2025 paint a concerning picture for investors and economists alike. The Fed’s Summary of Economic Projections revealed a downward revision in real GDP growth expectations. The projection for 2023 was…

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The Fed’s Tightrope Walk: Trade Wars, Middle East Tensions, and the US Economy

The Fed’s Tightrope Walk: Trade Wars, Middle East Tensions, and the US Economy

The Fed’s Tightrope Walk: Trade Wars, Middle East Tensions, and the US Economy Hey friend, so the Federal Reserve (the Fed, for short) is having a super important meeting this week, and things are pretty complicated. Imagine them trying to walk a tightrope – that’s basically what they’re doing. On one side, we have the escalating situation in the Middle East. Missile exchanges between Israel and Iran have sent oil prices jumping (though they’ve calmed down a bit since), which…

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Trump’s Pressure Mounts as Fed Weighs Rate Cuts Amidst Global Uncertainty

Trump’s Pressure Mounts as Fed Weighs Rate Cuts Amidst Global Uncertainty

Trump’s Pressure Mounts as Fed Weighs Rate Cuts Amidst Global Uncertainty The Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting has investors and President Trump on edge. While a rate hike is unlikely, the focus is squarely on the “dot plot”—a chart revealing each Fed official’s interest rate predictions. The March dot plot showed a consensus for two rate cuts in 2025, a prediction repeated from December. This week’s update will reveal if that remains the case amidst escalating global tensions. Recent events, including…

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