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Today: July 31, 2026
Today: July 31, 2026

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Long bond takes fright

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The Federal Reserve held the line on Wednesday, but three

Long bond takes fright
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German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2

German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices due to the Iran conflict, threatening the long-awaited recovery of Europe's biggest economy.

German inflation rises in July, economy grows more than expected in Q2
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FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting

The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 6-3 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.

FACTBOX-Bank of England sets out economic scenarios in July meeting
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Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds

Investors searching for clarity from a newly led U.S.

Fed's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds
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Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold and a bond market scratching its head

By Ann Saphir and Michael S.

Warsh-led Fed leaves rates on hold and a bond market scratching its head
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Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war

Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises 'good family fight'
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Bolivia and IMF reach $1.9 billion loan agreement, political hurdles remain

The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Bolivia on a $1.9 billion financing program, the IMF said on

Bolivia and IMF reach $1.9 billion loan agreement, political hurdles remain
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US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high

U.S. mortgage interest rates climbed to their highest in about a year last week on an array of home loan products after a resumption of U.S.-Iran fighting drove up both oil prices

US mortgage rates climb again in latest week, many at year high
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Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is fighting a losing battle in the polls, making a retreat from promised tax cuts more difficult

Japan PM's political doom loop worsens her fight with markets
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Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision

The U.S. dollar slipped but remained near a one-month high on Tuesday, as traders weighed the prospect of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike this

Dollar eases as markets await Fed decision
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Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify

Several crucial market warning signals are close to crisis levels as investors grapple with high oil prices and Middle East

Market warning signals flare again as tech, inflation fears intensify
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India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll

India's economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year's robust expansion and recover only modestly the

India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll
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UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says

Average prices at British retailers rose by an annual 0.9% this month, the smallest increase since December 2025, as the men's soccer world cup triggered supermarket

UK shop prices rise by least since December, BRC says
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The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes

The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes

The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
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Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress

The first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House have seen a series of policy-driven economic

Trump economy at 18 months is a tale of shocks, resilience, and signs of stalled progress
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How Singapore's unique monetary policy works

Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings unexpectedly on Monday, with inflation projected to step up in the months ahead.

How Singapore's unique monetary policy works
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Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks

Oil prices have fallen further in early trading after setting a two-month high set last week

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause their attacks
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What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy
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Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

Living through the biggest jump in grocery prices in a half-century has many Americans changing their eating and food shopping habits

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years
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The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not

Economics has a term for what U.S. grocery prices have done in recent years

The 'rockets and feathers' effect: Inflation eases but grocery bills do not
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French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show

France's private sector contraction eased in July, with services output slowing only marginally, although inflation, borrowing costs and geopolitics all remained concerns as

French private sector contraction eased in July, flash PMIs show
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Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity returned to growth in July for the first time in four months, driven by a rebound in new orders, but may be derailed by high

Euro zone business activity returns to growth in July for first time in four months, PMI shows
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Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh wanted a central bank that talked less and let the data speak. Now, markets are speaking for him - loudly.

Fed Chairman Warsh faces cruel summer as bond yields spike
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Magnificent cash burn

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There was a familiar playbook in response to Alphabet's earnings

Magnificent cash burn