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New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States increased slightly during the final week of July, signaling a modest slowdown in hiring activity while continuing to reflect the overall strength of the country's labor market. Despite the weekly increase, layoffs remain historically......
The U.S. economy lost momentum during the second quarter of 2026, expanding at a slower pace than economists had anticipated. However, resilient consumer spending and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure suggest that domestic demand remains strong despite mounting external pressures. According......
The Bank of England opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday, maintaining the policy rate at 3.75%, but the latest vote revealed a stronger push within the central bank for tighter monetary policy as geopolitical risks threaten to reignite inflationary pressures. While financial......
The South African rand traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy announcement, with global markets looking for fresh guidance on inflation and the future path of interest rates. In early trading, the rand......
The United States labor market has once again demonstrated remarkable resilience against ongoing macroeconomic pressures. Weekly initial jobless claims experienced a sharp decline during the week ending July 18, reaching their lowest levels in decades. This unexpected performance highlights the sustained......
Cryptocurrency markets posted modest gains on Tuesday, showing resilience despite rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices that have renewed concerns about global inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East, where geopolitical......
The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty in global financial markets, prompting investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets while reassessing the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. The US Dollar Index, which measures......
The Federal Reserve has warned that inflationary pressures intensified during the spring, citing the combined impact of trade tariffs, higher energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East and surging investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The assessment appears in the U.S. central......
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the U.S. Federal Reserve's planned review of its communication strategy, saying it looks forward to engaging with the central bank as it reassesses how it communicates monetary policy and the use of forward guidance. Speaking on Thursday in Washington,......