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9Warsh Speaks at Jackson Hole Friday as Markets Await Signals on September Rate Path
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his speech at Jackson Hole on Friday, and any shift away from the "data-dependent" stance could move bond yields by 15 to 25 basis points.
Three Major Figures on Wednesday Will Determine Market Sentiment Right Before Jackson Hole
Three major US macroeconomic data releases are due on Wednesday—the last before Jackson Hole: Q2 GDP, July PCE index, and Durable Goods Orders, which will set the market direction for Friday.
China Records Slowest Industrial Growth in Three Months as Weak Domestic Demand Raises Alarm
China recorded industrial growth of 4.5% in July, its slowest pace in three months, while its second-quarter GDP came in at 4.3%, falling short of expectations amid structural weakness in domestic demand.
US Fiscal Deficit Drives Treasury Yields to 19-Year Highs
US 30-year Treasury yields reached 19-year highs driven by a $432 billion fiscal deficit in July, amid a wave of concern impacting gold, stocks, and Hormuz.
Mohamed El-Erian: Treasury Bond Yield at 5.27% Signals a More Expensive America
Mohamed El-Erian warns that the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield at 5.27% reflects a deep structural shift that will raise the cost of borrowing and living in the United States.
Artificial Intelligence Will Not Give You Fridays Off and Increases Workload Rather Than Lightening It
Recent studies contradict technology's promises of freeing up time, revealing that AI generates more work and adds new layers of tasks instead of relieving workers.
AI Boom Revitalizes Asia, but Southeast Asia Fears Being Left Behind in the Long Run
Asian economies are benefiting from the AI boom, but experts warn that the continent's southeast region is reaping temporary gains without building real capabilities.
Walmart Drops 9% After Falling Sales and Signs of Austerity Among US Consumers
Walmart shares fell by nearly 9% following weak domestic comparable sales, amid data indicating a contraction in consumer spending and shoppers leaning toward cheaper alternatives.
Jackson Hole 2026: Warsh Reveals Fed's Stance on Interest Rates
Kevin Warsh delivers his first speech as Fed Chair in Jackson Hole on Thursday, amidst market anticipation regarding his stance on rate cuts ahead of the September meeting.