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Global inflation expected to accelerate to 3.4% in 2026, Bank Al-Maghrib says

Global inflation is expected to accelerate in 2026 before easing slightly the following year, according to projections cited by Bank Al-Maghrib, as price pressures remain a concern across several major economies. The Moroccan central bank expects the global inflation rate to rise from 2.9% in 2025 to......

US jobless claims fall more than expected as labor market shows resilience

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more sharply than expected last week, providing another indication of resilience in the U.S. labor market, although economists cautioned that seasonal distortions linked to the Labor Day holiday may have influenced the figures. According......

Rising bond yields deepen pressure on global markets as inflation fears grow

Global bond markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as investors continued to reduce their exposure to government debt, while higher oil prices and growing uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East revived concerns over inflation and borrowing costs. Government bond yields rose across......

Peter Schiff warns of a potential US economic crisis worse than 2008

Economist Peter Schiff has warned that the United States could face an economic crisis more severe than the 2008 financial meltdown, arguing that the country is now exposed to a much broader asset bubble and significantly higher levels of debt. Speaking in a recent YouTube interview, Schiff said he......

US 30-year mortgage rates hit highest level since June 2025

The average interest rate on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the United States climbed to its highest level since June 2025 last week, as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns pushed borrowing costs higher. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the average rate increased by......

Global bond yields retreat as Iran war inflation fears ease

Government bond yields across major global markets declined on Thursday as falling oil prices eased concerns that the conflict involving Iran could trigger a fresh wave of inflation. The retreat followed a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, when bond yields in several major economies climbed to their highest......

Iran conflict puts fresh pressure on global markets

Global financial markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as the escalation of military tensions in the Middle East sent energy prices higher and revived concerns over inflation, borrowing costs and the outlook for the world economy. The latest market movements followed new US strikes against......

Most Gulf stock markets fall as investors weigh tighter U.S. monetary policy

Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Sunday as investors reacted cautiously to signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve that could point to tighter monetary policy and a possible interest-rate increase in September. Market sentiment weakened after Federal Reserve policymaker Kevin Warsh said at the central......

United States: The Fed Takes a Tough Stance Amid Persistently High Inflation

The President of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, sent a strong signal on price developments on Friday. In his first speech at Jackson Hole, he deemed inflation "concerning" and stated that financial conditions can hardly be considered sufficiently restrictive. A Highly Anticipated Message for the Markets Kevin......