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Aussie rises on inflation printing

The yen gained strength as BoJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino indicated potential rate hikes if economic confidence continues to grow.

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ECB’s Knot calls for tighter fiscal policy

ECB’s Klaas Knot urges tighter fiscal policies to aid inflation control, while German consumer sentiment hits a four-month low

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Market rotation to Cyclical stocks amid volatility

Investors pulled out of growth stocks overnight, continuing with a rotation into cyclical stocks such as financials ahead of PCE data this Friday.

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GBP/USD struggles to hold above 1.32

The pair retreats from multi-month highs after leading as a top performer in August

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Japan's CPI rises to 2.7% in July

Japan's consumer prices rose to 2.7% in July, but core inflation slowed to 1.9%, the lowest since 2022.

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All roads lead to Jackson Hole

Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated Jackson Hole address will shape expectations on rate cuts and recession concerns.

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Gold hits all-time high

Spot gold prices hit a record $2,499 per ounce on Friday, driven by disappointing U.S. housing data that sparked renewed concerns over economic stability

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US jobless claims decline, retail sales surge

U.S. labor market data released Thursday showed initial jobless claims declining more than expected last week, while retail sales surged in July

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Gold prices slip ahead of US CPI

Gold prices fell for the second day as markets reacted to soft UK CPI and anticipated US inflation data, with a high-risk appetite pressuring the metal

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US producer inflation cooler than expected In July

U.S. inflation pressure softens with a modest PPI increase, while the UK sees an unexpected drop in unemployment

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