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- European Markets Rise as Tech Shares Lead Before U.S. Inflation Data
On Oct. 14, London’s UKX slipped 0.01%, while Germany’s DAX gained 0.11% and France’s CAC rose 0.40%.
· Investing
- 22V Research Survey Finds 44% Expect September CPI to Lift Risk Appetite
About one-third expect a complicated or little-to-no market reaction. Nearly half think other investors will view the data as favorable to risk sentiment.
· Investing
- Bitcoin should be viewed as savings technology, not speculation, Brunell says
Natalie Brunell said Bitcoin should be seen as a long-term savings technology because inflation and monetary expansion erode purchasing power and weaken traditional saving.
· Insights & Views
- Investors Broaden Inflation Hedges Beyond TIPS as Price Pressures Persist
Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities remain central, while commodities, gold, real estate investment trusts and infrastructure funds offer additional exposure as investors await Sept. 14 CPI data.
· Investing
- Small Businesses Face Margin Pressure as Fuel and Freight Costs Rise
Higher delivery expenses and weaker customer spending are narrowing profits before the Sept. 14 Consumer Price Index report.
· Investing
- Williams Keeps Open One More 2026 Fed Rate Hike, Sees No 2027 Need
New York Fed President John Williams said inflation could move closer to the Fed’s 2% target next year as tariff and energy pressures ease.
· Regulation
- Inflation Mentions in Russell 3000 Company Transcripts Rise 185%
The increase was measured year over year using a three-month moving average of company transcript mentions.
· Investing
- Williams Says One More Fed Hike May Be Appropriate This Year
The New York Fed president sees no need for additional increases in 2027 as inflation is expected to move closer to the Fed’s 2% target.
· Investing
- Ecuador Kept the Dollar Through Years of Opposition as Inflation Fell
Dollarization stabilized Ecuador after a banking crisis but did not eliminate fiscal or banking risks, offering a limited lesson for Venezuela and Argentina.
· Regulation
- South Korea Central Bank Keeps Policy Restrictive as Won Strengthens
The governor said further won appreciation would support the economy by increasing household purchasing power and shifting growth toward domestic demand.
· Regulation
- Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee Warns AI Boom Could Keep US Rates Higher
Rising demand for power, construction, land and equipment is spreading cost pressures beyond data centers, he said.
· Regulation
- IMF Warns Prolonged Middle East Conflict Could Weaken Global Growth Outlook
The IMF projects 3.4% growth in 2027 and 4.7% global headline inflation in 2026 as energy disruptions and debt narrow policy room.
· Investing
- European Stocks Rise as Earnings Optimism Supports Major Markets
London stocks gained 0.89%, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 each rose 0.29% early Tuesday. Germany’s annual inflation rate reached 3.3%.
· Investing
- Germany’s Inflation Hits 3.3% as Energy Prices Surge in September
Annual inflation accelerated from 2.9% in August, while energy inflation reached 14.9%, its highest level since February 2023.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Drops Below $82,000 as Crypto Liquidations Near $800 Million
More than $686 million in long positions were liquidated over 24 hours as traders awaited U.S. inflation data and markets faced broader risk-off pressure.
· Investing
- Debt strain points to inflation path as metals and hard assets draw attention
Tavi Costa said U.S. debt and high rates could force policy intervention, with a 75% to 80% chance policymakers choose inflation over deflation. He sees metals and hard assets as potential beneficiaries.
· Insights & Views
- IMF Chief Economist Urges Central Banks to Keep Inflation in Check
Policymakers should maintain sufficiently restrictive stances as commodity prices and technology-investment-related factors pose continuing inflation risks.
· Regulation
- Japan Producer Prices Rise 6.8% in September 2026, Below Expectations
The annual increase was below the 7.6% market consensus and marked the weakest growth since May. Prices also contracted month over month.
· Investing
- IMF Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1% on AI Investment
The IMF kept its 2027 growth forecast at 3.4% but warned that weaker-than-expected AI productivity could weigh on U.S. equities and global output.
· Investing
- Fed Officials See Another Rate Increase as Potentially Appropriate
Most FOMC participants supported another increase by year-end but emphasized that future decisions will depend on incoming data as inflation remains above target.
· Regulation
- Wall Street Ends Mixed as Oil Rises and Chip Stocks Weaken
Investors are preparing for third-quarter bank earnings and fresh inflation data as markets enter a pivotal week.
· Investing
- Fed’s Hammack Calls for More Tightening to Bring Inflation Down
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said future rate hikes may be needed, though the timing remains uncertain.
· Regulation
- Bloomberg Economic Surprise Index Turns Negative Amid Sticky Inflation
The index moved below zero after multiple U.S. releases missed expectations. August PCE inflation rose 3.4% year over year, while core inflation reached 3.0%.
· Investing
- BMI Expects Brent Crude to Stay Above $100 for Several Months
BMI forecasts a possible U.S.-Iran agreement by the end of the first quarter of 2027, while the EIA projects significantly lower average Brent prices.
· Investing
- India’s Inflation Climbs to 5.54% in September, Above Estimate
The reading rose from 4.82% in August and reached a 22-month high, putting further pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to maintain tight policy.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Holds Range Near $80,000 With $87,000 Breakout in Focus
A sustained move above $87,000 would put $94,000 in focus as markets await U.S. inflation data and a Friday speech at the IMF–World Bank meetings.
· Investing
- Major Bank Earnings and Inflation Reports Set Key Week for U.S. Markets
JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and Citigroup are scheduled to report quarterly results Tuesday, followed by September consumer and producer price data.
· Investing
- European Stocks Rise as Softer Oil and Yields Ease Risk Concerns
The FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 advanced early Monday, while the Stoxx 600 gained 0.47%.
· Investing
- Bank of Korea Governor Puts Inflation at Center of Rate Decisions
申炫松 said inflation hits low-income and vulnerable groups hardest while high rates pressure vulnerable borrowers.
· Regulation
- Bond Selloff Cuts Rate-Hike Expectations as Long-Term Yields Rise
Investors now price about 539 basis points of cumulative rate-hike expectations across eight major economies, down from 717 basis points in September.
· Investing
- Cleveland Fed President Hammack Leads Monday Economic Calendar
Beth M. Hammack is scheduled to discuss the economic outlook and monetary policy at 12:50 p.m. ET before the National Association for Business Economics’ annual meeting.
· Investing
- AI Investment Lifts Global Demand and Inflation Before Productivity Gains
Heavy spending on data centers, chips and power infrastructure is supporting near-term growth and prices, while potential productivity benefits may emerge later.
· Technology
- Energy Analyst Says Diesel Prices Correlate More Closely With Treasury Yields
Diesel averaged $6.3895 per gallon on Oct. 1, while the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 5.24% on Oct. 9 amid inflation concerns.
· Investing
- Ray Dalio Urges Inflation Protection Amid AI Debt Concerns
The Bridgewater Associates founder favors diversification and overlooked AI companies as borrowing, interest rates and market concentration raise correction concerns.
· People
- September CPI, Core CPI Will Test Federal Reserve Rate-Pause Bets
The reports are due Oct. 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET, followed by retail sales, producer prices and labor data later in the week.
· Investing
- Fed Minutes Show 2% Inflation Is Not a Rate-Hike Trigger
Most officials still expected another increase by year-end after the Federal Open Market Committee raised rates to 3.75% to 4%.
· Regulation
- Gold Ends Two-Week Losing Streak After Reaching One-Week High
Gold futures gained for the week as investment demand and bargain hunting offset pressure from higher Treasury yields, a stronger dollar and persistent inflation.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Posts 633.2% Real Return, Outpacing Gold and Stocks
Bitcoin ranked first among 10 assets after an inflation adjustment of roughly 25% cumulative U.S. inflation. Silver, the S&P 500 and gold followed.
· Investing
- U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls to 46.3 as Inflation Views Rise
The preliminary October reading fell below September’s final result and market expectations, while one-year inflation expectations climbed to 4.7%.
· Investing
- U.S. One-Year Inflation Expectations Rise to 4.7% in October
The preliminary reading increased from 4.6% in September and matched the 4.7% expectation.
· Investing