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U.S. producer price inflation eases in July as energy costs decline

Producer-level inflation in the United States slowed in July 2026, suggesting that some cost pressures facing businesses have eased, particularly as energy prices declined. However, underlying inflation remained relatively firm, keeping monetary policy and interest-rate expectations in focus. According......

Cryptocurrency market regains momentum as inflation cools and Fed decision looms

The cryptocurrency market regained some ground on Thursday as easing inflation pressures in the United States improved investor expectations about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The softer inflation outlook provided limited relief to riskier assets, although market participants......

Cryptocurrencies regain ground as markets await U.S. inflation data and monitor Strait of Hormuz tensions

Cryptocurrency markets recovered some of their recent momentum on Wednesday as major digital assets moved higher, with investors closely watching upcoming U.S. inflation figures for clues about the future direction of monetary policy. The U.S. consumer price index is particularly important for cryptocurrency......

U.S. inflation slows slightly in July but remains above the Federal Reserve’s target

U.S. inflation eased modestly in July 2026, according to official data, although price pressures remained above the level targeted by the Federal Reserve. The figures point to a gradual moderation in inflation while highlighting continued uncertainty over the future direction of monetary policy. The......

US existing home sales fall for second month as mortgage rates weigh on market

The US housing market lost further momentum in July, with existing home sales declining for a second consecutive month as elevated mortgage rates and limited inventory continued to constrain activity. Existing-home transactions fell 1.7% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units,......

Gold could reach $10,000 an ounce before Trump’s term ends, expert predicts

Gold could continue its strong rise and potentially reach $10,000 per ounce before the end of US President Donald Trump’s term, according to Ryan Lemond, co-founder and CEO of wealth management firm New Vision. Lemond believes that gold’s recent rally could continue if the economic and monetary......

UBS raises gold price forecast to $5,000 by 2027

Gold could be heading toward another period of strong gains, with UBS projecting that the precious metal may reach around $5,000 per ounce during the first half of 2027. The forecast reflects expectations that several structural factors will continue to support demand for gold amid persistent economic......

Federal Reserve faces market test as rate hike expectations and inflation pressures grow

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing growing pressure as investors closely monitor the U.S. central bank’s next policy decisions amid persistent inflation and rising expectations of additional interest rate increases. Financial markets have become increasingly sensitive to the Federal Reserve’s......

Canadian dollar climbs to eight-week high after strong employment figures

The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest level in nearly two months on Friday after a robust employment report reinforced confidence in Canada's economic momentum while weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data weighed on the U.S. dollar. The currency appreciated against its U.S. counterpart,......