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Ex-Currency Chief Calls for BOJ Rate Hikes at Every Meeting

August 17, 2026 (85 days ago)

Former Japan currency chief calls for BOJ rate hikes at every meeting, fueling expectations of aggressive policy normalization that strengthens the yen,…

USD/JPY N225

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Summer Calm Grips Markets as Trading Enters Sargasso Sea Lull

August 17, 2026 (85 days ago)

Bloomberg Opinion's 'Markets Are Serene in Their Summer Sargasso Sea' describes low volatility and rangebound trading across global equities and bonds, with…

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RBI Ends FCNR Deposit Window Early, Pressuring Rupee and Bonds

August 17, 2026 (85 days ago)

RBI’s early end to FCNR deposit window cuts dollar inflows, weakening the Indian rupee and lifting Indian bond yields as foreign demand…

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Japan's Growth Slows, Mideast Conflict Clouds BOJ Rate Hike Path

August 17, 2026 (85 days ago)

Japan's GDP slowdown and Mideast conflict complicate the BOJ's rate hike messaging, pressuring the yen and Japanese equities while lifting safe-haven demand.

USD/JPY N225 USOIL

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Inflation Targets Need Overhaul, Not Abandonment, Bloomberg Opinion Says

August 16, 2026 (85 days ago)

Bloomberg Opinion argues for overhauling inflation targets, citing flaws in rigid 2% goals and implications for Treasury yields and the dollar.

US10Y DXY

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Colombia Requests Tariff Pause From US After Deadly Earthquake

August 15, 2026 (86 days ago)

Colombia asks the US to pause tariffs after a deadly earthquake, putting trade relief, export competitiveness, and the Colombian peso in focus…

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US Leads Wealth Creation, Europe Excels at Preserving Riches

August 15, 2026 (86 days ago)

Bloomberg opinion contrasts US wealth creation with European wealth preservation, arguing America's entrepreneurial culture and equity markets offer better growth opportunities, while…

SPX DAX

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Hormuz Ship Attacks Mount; US Vows to Cripple Iran Economy

August 15, 2026 (86 days ago)

Hormuz ship attacks and the US vow to cripple Iran's economy drive oil supply risk and safe-haven demand across crude, gold, the…

USOIL VIX XAU/USD +1

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US to Hit Iran with Fresh Penalties; Trump Brushes Off Midterms Fallout

August 14, 2026 (87 days ago)

US readies Iran penalties that could cut Iranian crude exports and lift oil prices, with gold drawing haven bids; President Trump dismisses…

USOIL UKOIL XAU/USD +1

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Federal Funding Flows to Florida Cities for Brightline Rail Projects

August 14, 2026 (87 days ago)

Federal funding for Brightline rail projects in Florida boosts infrastructure spending and lifts rail equipment and construction stocks.

SIE.DE PAVE

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UK Resumes Probe Into Farage Crypto Gifts After By-Election Win

August 14, 2026 (87 days ago)

UK authorities resumed a probe into Nigel Farage's crypto gifts after his by-election win, spotlighting undeclared digital asset donations and potential regulatory…

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Goolsbee Seeks More Inflation Cooling Evidence Before Backing Fed Rate Cuts

August 14, 2026 (87 days ago)

Chicago Fed's Goolsbee demands more proof of cooling inflation before supporting rate cuts, pressuring stocks and gold while lifting the dollar and…

US10Y DXY SPX +1

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