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- China wholesale inflation hits over four-year high as consumer measure slows
China producer inflation beats forecasts, a second-tier signal on global goods prices.
- Gold, silver prices may sway with US-Iran tensions
Geopolitical tension and data schedule could nudge bullion and rate expectations.
- China October inflation preview: CPI seen near 0.8%, PPI above 5%
China inflation data could shift yuan and commodity demand expectations, but it is a scheduled second-tier release.
- US dollar holds onto payrolls gains, NZ dollar rises after election
Currency moves reflect repriced Fed hike odds after jobs data and uncertain NZ election outcome.
- Lula Vows Fiscal Responsibility in First Address Since Election
Fiscal reassurance from Brazil's new leader may ease investor worries about spending and debt.
- BoE’s Pill sees scope for interest rate cuts if UK growth stalls
BoE chief economist flags possible rate cuts but also upside risks, muddying policy path.
- Japan Says Three-Day Yen Intervention Lifted Yen in Summer
Confirms past yen intervention, so limited fresh price impact but shows Japan's tolerance for action.
- UK Firms Pared Hiring in Turbulent Weeks Before Budget, REC Says
Weaker hiring survey reinforces case for Bank of England rate cuts, mild sterling drag.
- Sudden Distress at Top-Rated Firm Tests China’s Rating Crackdown
A top-rated Chinese firm's distress tests credit-rating reform, raising default worry in corporate bonds.
- Gold Holds Decline as US Jobs Data Fan December Rate Hike Bets
Strong jobs data lifts rate-hike odds, pressuring gold and supporting the dollar.
- Treasury Rally Gets New Boost as Election Hammers the AI Trade
Democratic midterm sweep is reshaping bets, pushing investors toward Treasuries and away from AI stocks.
- Why the Iran War Has Spurred Both Clean Energy and Fossil Fuels
Oil price shock from the Iran war is reshaping energy demand, with indirect effects on oil and EV stocks.
- Beijing’s latest property stimulus falls short in lower-tier-cities
Weak Chinese home prices signal lingering property slump that could weigh on China growth sentiment.
- Australia Home Sales Rise in Fledgling Sign of Property Recovery
Early signs of housing recovery hint interest rate pressure on consumers may be easing.
- US Inflation Set to Simmer Down Some After Recent Pickup
Cooling US inflation would ease pressure for further Fed hikes, moving rates and equities.
- How the Iran War Is Making Alaskans Both Richer and Poorer
War-driven oil price surge lifts Alaska revenue but raises costs across US households.
- Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis
Sovereign leadership collapse amid bank failure freezes savings, a default-like shock.
- ECB’s Lagarde Says Inflation Likely to Stay High in Near Future
ECB chief flagging sticky inflation keeps rate-cut expectations in check.
- Christine Lagarde: Interview with Yomiuri Shimbun
ECB chief's remarks could shift rate expectations if she signals policy direction.
- US Jobs Surge Raises Odds of December Fed Hike
A surprisingly strong payrolls report lifts the chance of another Fed rate hike, moving rates and stocks.
- Polish Finance Minister Faults President for S&P’s Negative View
Negative outlook on Poland's debt hints at fiscal risk, mildly pressuring Polish bonds and the zloty.
- The datacentre arms race hits pause in south-east Asia
Datacentre construction pause in Southeast Asia signals potential slowing AI infrastructure investment.
- Charting the Global Economy: Job Growth in US Tops All Forecasts
Stronger US hiring and pay could push back rate-cut expectations, moving bonds and the dollar.
- China’s NDRC Flags Weak Demand as Challenge for Nation’s Economy
Signals Chinese policymakers may add stimulus, affecting China-linked assets and commodities.
- ECB Candidate de Cos Says Vigilance Needed on Inflation Risks
ECB leadership candidate flags inflation risks, a modest signal on future rate thinking.
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