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Fed's Collins Says Additional Policy Tightening Is Appropriate

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins says recent data show additional policy tightening is appropriate.

Gold Traded Like a Tech Stock in October. Nobody Warned the Safe-Haven Crowd.

Gold traded with tech-stock-like volatility in October, defying expectations that it would behave as a safe haven.

US Wholesale Inflation Picks Up to Fastest Pace Since 2022

US wholesale inflation rose in October at its fastest annual pace since 2022.

Jeff Currie Says He’s Bearish on Copper Due to China

Jeff Currie discusses his bearish outlook on copper due to China's economic situation.

Stocks Fall as Chip Rout Outweighs Inflation Data

Stocks fell as a chipmaker selloff outweighed inflation data, with markets weighing Fed rate hike expectations.

US Stocks Drift Before Inflation Test of Fed Bets: Markets Wrap

US stocks drift ahead of an inflation report that will test Federal Reserve rate expectations.

Dollar Poised for Best Week in Over a Month on Fed Hike Bets

The dollar was heading for its strongest weekly gain in over a month as traders bet on Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq turn lower as wholesale inflation rises, Nvidia stock falls

US stocks turn lower as wholesale inflation rises and Nvidia shares fall.

Moscow Sent Shadow Tankers With “Sanctioned” Diesel to Save America. Now Nobody Will Touch Them

Shadow tankers carrying sanctioned Russian diesel are reportedly stranded at sea as buyers refuse to touch them.

The Invisible Battlefield: ASML, China, and the Global Race for the Ultimate Chip Machine

An explainer covers ASML, China, and the global competition over advanced chipmaking machines.

US securities watchdog plans to loosen rules for executive pay disclosure

The US securities regulator plans to relax executive pay disclosure rules so only CEOs and CFOs must report pay packages.

Climate could force more than 200 billion from homes: U.N. migration chief

Climate change could displace over 200 billion people from their homes, according to a U.N. migration chief.

US Assures India Lower Tariffs Than Peers in Trade Deal

The US has assured India of lower tariffs than its peers under a trade deal.

China’s Credit Growth Disappoints Despite Greater Policy Support

China's October credit expansion falls short of expectations despite added policy support, with loans contracting.

Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in October, slightly less than expected

Washington Spent $497 Million Propping Up the Japanese Yen in July - 24/7 Wall St.

Washington reportedly spent $497 million propping up the Japanese yen in July, a currency intervention with global economic implications.

SEC Moves to Rein In Executive Pay Disclosures to Investors

The SEC is moving to overhaul executive compensation disclosure requirements for investors.

Indonesian Billionaire’s LNG Plant Gets $140 Million From Canada

Canada injects C$200 million into an Indonesian billionaire's west coast LNG plant.

Goldman Sachs sees S&P 500 surging 14% to 8,700 in 2027

Goldman Sachs projects the S&P 500 rising 14% to 8,700 by 2027.

West African Oil Just Got $64 a Barrel Cheaper for Some Buyers

West African crude oil prices have dropped sharply for some buyers, making barrels significantly cheaper.

Monetary Policy: How Central Banks Influence Inflation and Economic Growth

An explainer on how central banks use monetary policy to influence inflation and economic growth.

Bank of England Increases Its UK GDP Growth Expectations for 2026 and 2027

The Bank of England raises its UK GDP growth expectations for 2026 and 2027.

Thailand seeks $148,000 daily cap on certain stablecoin transfers to curb money laundering

Thailand proposes a $148,000 daily cap on certain stablecoin transfers to combat money laundering, with transfers restricted between approved accounts.

The Microsoft Outage: What Happens When the World’s Businesses Depend on One Company?

Examines the economic risk when one technology failure, such as a Microsoft outage, disrupts many businesses.

Premarket: Wall Street set to open higher after soft producer prices

Wall Street futures were set to open higher after softer-than-expected producer price data.

Global oil markets swing to surplus as Gulf shipments rebound

IEA analysts say global oil markets have swung to surplus as Gulf shipments rebound, with stockpile rebuilding expected to take months.

How unfavorable macroeconomics and corrupt systems take a toll on a country’s development

An opinion piece on how unfavorable macroeconomic conditions and corrupt systems hinder a country's development.

US stocks fall after a discouraging update on inflation

US stocks fell after an unfavorable inflation update, reflecting concerns about the economic outlook.

Why China’s $1 trillion trade surplus isn’t all good news for its economy

China's large trade surplus is examined for how savings behavior among its citizens could weigh on long-term economic growth.

Ctrl+P Is Not a Monetary Policy: The Flaws of the Fed

The article argues that the Federal Reserve's policy tools are flawed and that markets no longer reliably follow central bank signals.

India and Britain Raised Rates, and Two Fed Officials Wanted To

The Reserve Bank of India raised its repo rate and the article discusses central bank rate decisions in India and Britain.

Wall St falls as hot inflation data fuels rate-hike jitters By Reuters

Wall Street stocks fell after hot inflation data raised concerns about possible interest rate hikes.

Markets News, Nov. 10, 2026: Stocks Fall, Treasury Yields Jump as Rate-Hike Concerns Mount After Hot Inflation Report; Nvidia Sell-Off Deepens

Stocks fall and Treasury yields jump after a hot inflation report raises rate-hike concerns, with Nvidia shares selling off.

Hot inflation report has Wall Street eyeing whether the Fed could make a jumbo rate hike next month

A hot inflation report has investors weighing whether the Federal Reserve could deliver a jumbo rate hike next month.

Monthly US inflation eased less than expected in October

US monthly inflation eased less than expected in October, with the figure coming in stronger than forecast.

Bank of Canada proceeding carefully with future rate hikes, deliberations show

Bank of Canada deliberations show the central bank is proceeding carefully with any future interest rate hikes.

Severe ocean risks threaten food prices, pensions and global economic resilience

Ocean risks are described as severe and worsening, threatening food prices, pensions and economic resilience.

Growth investing or gambling?

An FT column questioning whether extreme risk-taking in equity markets amounts to growth investing or gambling.

UK economy grows by 0.7% in third quarter despite high oil prices

UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter despite high oil prices, with GDP rising 0.2% month on month in September.

How are Pakistan’s imports from India growing again despite tensions?

Pakistan's imports from India are rising again despite political tensions, through indirect trade channels.

Oil prices fall to lowest since August as Trump says Iran war is ‘effectively over’

Oil prices fall to their lowest since August as Trump says the Iran war is effectively over, and FTSE 100 and other markets climb.

Nationwide strikes loom as French budget is unanimously rejected by lawmakers

Nationwide strikes loom in France after lawmakers unanimously rejected the French budget.

‘The world we know is over’ without urgent climate action, leaders tell Cop31 | Cop31

Leaders at COP31 warn that the world as known will end without urgent climate action.

US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure

The US Senate advances a bipartisan bill on energy infrastructure that requires data centres to pay for grid upgrades.

Andreessen Horowitz, DeFi Education Fund push back against Illinois crypto tax

Andreessen Horowitz and DeFi Education Fund are challenging an Illinois crypto tax proposal.

A Full Year of Shrinking Real Wages

An economic update reports that real wages shrank over a full year.

#150 — Wondering What is Happening to the Price of Oil?

An economics newsletter examining recent movements in the price of oil.

NYC Council passes ban on 'surveillance pricing'

New York City's council has passed a ban on surveillance pricing, a practice of using personal data to set individualized prices.