World Business News
Hot US Inflation Rattles Wall Street, Revives Fed Hike Fears
Wall Street fell as hotter-than-expected September US inflation lifted odds of an October Fed hike to around 37% from 22%.
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World Business News
US Inflation Accelerates to 3.7% in September as Gasoline Prices Surge
US consumer prices rose 0.6% in September as gasoline jumped 9.1%, lifting annual inflation to 3.7% from 3.4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
World Business News
Will Fed pause rate hikes?
Weak U.S. jobs data lifts Fed pause hopes; Wall Street rallies while Europe gains and Asian markets trade mixed.
FED
US business activity hits more than five-year high as inflation pressures build
US business activity accelerated sharply in September, but rising input costs, supply constraints and energy prices renewed concerns over inflation.
Business News
Global Markets Cautious Ahead Of Jackson Hole Fed Signals
US equities declined amid inflation concerns and anticipation of Federal Reserve guidance, while Asian markets showed modest gains.
Business News
US Job Losses Weaken Labour Market, Dimming Fed Rate Hike Prospects
US employment unexpectedly contracted in July, while steep downward revisions and weaker labour participation reinforced signs of a cooling labour market.
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Investors await Fed decision
Global markets mixed; Fed decision, inflation data, and Big Tech earnings in focus amid semiconductor weakness and oil price plunge.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady as Reform Agenda Signals Hawkish Shift
The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at June’s FOMC meeting, while higher inflation projections, policy reforms, and supply risks reinforced expectations of tighter monetary…
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Fed Holds Fed Funds Rate at 3.50-3.75% Amid Elevated Inflation Risks
The FOMC maintained that US economic activity continued to expand at a “solid” pace. Growth remains supported by resilient consumer spending
Business News
US Jobs Surge to 15-Month High, Fed Holds Cautious Amid Iran War
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with nonfarm payrolls rising +178K, the strongest gain since Dec-24.
Cost of Living
US Fed Holds Rates Steady at 3.50%-3.75%, Inflation Risks Loom
US Fed holds rates steady at 3.50%-3.75%, citing inflation risks and global uncertainties, with cautious outlook on future cuts.
FED
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Balanced Risks as Dollar Weakness Supports Ringgit Outlook
The US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged, citing balanced inflation and labour risks, while dollar weakness offers room for ringgit appreciation and limited impact…
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Fed Slashes Rates to 3-Year Low Amid Deep Internal Rifts on Inflation vs. Jobs
Divided Fed cuts rates 25bps to 3.5-3.75% for third time, signaling caution on future easing amid employment and inflation tensions.
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Oil Prices Rise as US Fed Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points
The Federal Reserve lowered rates to 3.75–4.00%, ending quantitative tightening and signaling a shift toward economic support.
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Fed Set for Rate Cut Amid Political Pressure, Divided Outlook
The US Federal Reserve plans a rate cut amid political pressure and inflation concerns, signaling internal divisions.
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Fed Cuts Rates as Trump Pressures Central Bank; Energy Markets See Tailwind
Fed cuts rates by 0.25%, signaling more easing ahead, balancing jobs risk over inflation; energy markets see bullish demand boost.