Pressure to raise interest rates is no longer confined to the United States. Investors and analysts are increasingly pricing in tighter monetary policy from major central...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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U.S. Job Market Holds Steady in July as Payrolls Dip Slightly
The U.S. labor market showed little change in July, with nonfarm payrolls falling by 23,000 and the unemployment rate holding at 4.1 percent. The modest numbers...
U.S. Inflation Ticked Up Modestly in July, Shelter Costs Remain a Pressure Point
Consumer prices rose just 0.1% in July on a monthly basis, a mild reading that suggests inflation continues to cool — though it has not yet...
Rising Oil Prices Stoke Rate Hike Fears, Leaving Wall Street Split
A climb in crude oil prices is feeding concerns that inflation could stay elevated longer, deepening disagreement on Wall Street about the Federal Reserve’s next move...