Fed Meets This Week: Why a November Rate Hold Looks Likely
The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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Why Is Gold Falling Despite War? Worst October Since 2008
Gold should have thrived on war, falling yields and a softer dollar this week. Instead, the gold price fell below $4,000 and closed its worst October since 2008.
James Whitfield12 min read
US Inflation Re-Accelerates to 3.7% as Energy Costs Climb
The latest CPI data shows inflation picking up again, complicating the Fed's path and squeezing household budgets.
James Whitfield8 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
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Global Markets Steady as Investors Weigh the Rate Path Ahead
Equity benchmarks traded in tight ranges this week as investors balanced resilient corporate earnings against a still-cautious tone from major central banks.
James Whitfield8 min read
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Why Core Inflation Stays Sticky Even as Goods Get Cheaper
While goods prices have cooled in recent months, services inflation continues to drive overall price increases, creating a persistent core inflation challenge for central banks.
James Whitfield8 min read