EconomyAnalysis
PCE Inflation Holds at 3.6% as Fed Stays on Hold
Headline PCE inflation held at 3.6% in September 2026 while the Fed stayed on hold — and two dissents have put a December hike back on the table.
Amara Okafor7 min read
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Emerging Market Fintech IPOs to Watch Before the End of 2026
From Gulf payments processors to Indian lending platforms, emerging market fintech IPOs are returning to the market with profits instead of just growth stories.
Amara Okafor6 min read
Iran War Adds $11 Billion a Month to Europe's Oil Import Bill
The Iran war is adding $11 billion a month to Europe's oil import bill, per OilPrice, as tanker flows reroute and Europe readies a release of 42 million barrels. Inside the eurozone's growing terms-of-trade problem.
Amara Okafor13 min read
Credit-Card Borrowers Brace for December Hike as Debt Costs Keep Climbing
After September's rate hike and with another increase projected for December, borrowing costs are set to keep climbing for Americans carrying card balances — and columnists now call balance-transfer cards the best weapon against rising debt.
Amara Okafor13 min read
Fed's October Pause Under Fire as Markets Bet on a Treasury Bond Rescue
The debate over the Federal Reserve's October rate pause is intensifying as market focus shifts to Treasury funding plans, where reduced long-term bond supply could boost demand and pull yields lower ahead of a projected December hike.
Amara Okafor14 min read
MarketsAnalysis
Gold vs. Government Bonds: Where Cautious Money Is Moving
In times of economic uncertainty, investors are increasingly weighing traditional safe havens. This analysis compares the appeal of gold and government bonds as assets for preserving capital in volatile markets.
James Whitfield8 min read
MarketsAnalysis
Emerging Market Currencies Quietly Outperforming the Dollar
While global attention remains on major currencies, several emerging market units have demonstrated resilience against the dollar, supported by favorable economic fundamentals and regional strengths.
James Whitfield8 min read
MarketsAnalysis
The Quiet Return of Dividend Stocks in a Rate-Cut Era
As central banks signal a shift toward monetary easing, dividend stocks are regaining favor among income investors seeking yield in a changing economic landscape.
Amara Okafor8 min read
MarketsAnalysis
Commodity Supercycle or False Signal? What Copper Prices Suggest
Copper prices often signal broader economic health, but current levels may reflect structural shifts rather than a traditional supercycle. Understanding the nuanced drivers behind copper's performance is crucial for businesses navigating today's complex economic landscape.
Amara Okafor8 min read
MarketsAnalysis
How Central Bank Meetings Move Currency Markets, Explained
Central bank meetings serve as pivotal moments for currency markets, with policy decisions and communication shaping trader sentiment and positioning.
James Whitfield8 min read