Économie
European Central Bank (ECB) is set to hike interest rates on Thursday
The European Central Bank plans to raise interest rates on Thursday, according to the latest information.
ECB Highlights Diversity Progress Since 2010
Dublin-based ECB outlines gender and broader inclusion milestones, research on promotion gaps, and institutional frameworks to align with Lagarde’s 2020 mandate.
Fed's Warsh says inflation is top focus, lifting September hike odds
Warsh told Jackson Hole that prices remain too high and the Fed may need to tighten if underlying inflation does not clearly move toward 2%.
Bank of England Governor Warns AI Could Trigger Global Financial Downturn
Andrew Bailey told G20 finance ministers that frontier AI poses cyber-risk and amplifies leverage concerns, urging international safeguards on model deployment.
La baisse des obligations s'amplifie alors que les tensions entre les États-Unis et l'Iran alimentent les craintes d'inflation
Les rendements à 10 ans des obligations britanniques atteignent leur plus haut niveau depuis la mi-2008, alors que les renewed conflits au Moyen-Orient poussaient le prix du pétrole vers 95 dollars le baril et élevèrent les coûts d'emprunt pour les États dans le monde.
Lagarde défend une hausse du taux de l'ECB alors que l'inflation dans la zone euro atteint 3,3%
Le président de la BCE a déclaré qu'une hausse des taux était nécessaire pour contenir l'inflation, qui s'élève à 3,3 % dans la zone euro, en faisant référence à un choc énergétique plus prolongé et en alertant sur les estimations des prix liées à l'intelligence artificielle.
ECB raises key rates by 25 basis points as inflation risks remain elevated
The ECB lifted its three key rates by 25 basis points, citing Middle East conflict-driven energy inflation. Staff projections keep inflation above target until 2027 while growth is revised up.
US August jobs beat forecasts, unemployment steady at 4.1%; oil explorer stocks slide on Argentina sanctions threat
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, far above the 56,000 estimate, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%. Shares of Falklands oil firms fell after Argentina warned of sanctions.
US Jobs Report Preview: Potential Impact on Fed Rate Decision
Investing.com analysts expect the August NFP to show 55K jobs, 0.3% earnings growth and 4.1% unemployment, with leading indicators pointing to 75‑125K jobs, influencing a roughly 60% chance of a Fed hike.
European bond yields rise as ECB hike odds climb, oil prices surge
Bund yields near 3.36% as markets price a 25‑basis‑point ECB hike; Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% and oil benchmarks break $90 a barrel.
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield jumps to 4.823% after strong payrolls
The 10‑year yield rose from 4.746% to 4.823% following an August nonfarm payrolls report that added 162,000 jobs, reviving expectations of a September Fed rate hike.
Les rendements des obligations européennes augmentent, mettant fin à la hausse de deux jours avant la réunion de la BCE
Les rendements des obligations allemandes à 10 ans ont augmenté pour se situer à environ 3,36 %, alors que les marchés s'attendaient à une hausse de 25 pb des taux de la BCE, que l'inflation de la zone euro s'est établie à 3,3 % en août et que les prix du pétrole restent supérieurs à 90 dollars le baril.
Proposed SEC Rules Would Limit Company Disclosures to Investors
New SEC proposals could reduce audit and disclosure requirements, lowering costs but raising concerns about hidden fraud or financial stress.
Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding World with Cheap Exports at G20
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is flooding the world with cheap exports during a G20 meeting.
Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S. Amid Geopolitical Unrest
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold from the New York Federal Reserve, citing geopolitical unrest, becoming the second European nation this year to reduce U.S. gold holdings.
Jobs report may affect shaky bond market
A forthcoming jobs report could influence the currently unstable bond market.
Job market outlook for 2035 shows rise in nurses, decline in secretaries
A projection suggests the 2035 employment landscape will feature increased demand for nurses and reduced demand for secretaries.
Robust Hiring Reinforces Strength of the U.S. Economy
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1% last month, suggesting stability despite high inflation.
Trump Threatens to Halt Trade With Deficit Nations Unless Fed Cuts Rates
President Donald Trump said he could stop trade with countries where the U.S. runs a deficit if the central bank does not lower rates.
What to know about the report
A new inflation report has been released, though details are currently limited.
China’s new graduates face a dire job market and AI challenges
A record 12.7 million recent graduates in China are seeking employment as AI adoption reshapes the labor market.
US 30‑Year Mortgage Rate Hits 14‑Month High, Dampening Housing Demand
The average rate on a 30‑year fixed mortgage rose to 6.71% from 6.66% last week, the highest level since July 2025, while pending home sales slipped 0.2% in August, the first YoY decline since November 2025.
Swiss unemployment stable as short‑time work declines
Unemployment held at 3.0% in August while youth joblessness rose seasonally; short‑time work fell 16% from April to May, signaling a resilient labour market.
Trump pushes Fed for rate cut, Turkey warns of risks
Analysis links President Trump's demand for lower Federal Reserve rates to Turkey's costly rate‑cut episode, highlighting potential credibility risks for U.S. monetary policy.
Eurozone Q2 GDP revised to 0.6% QoQ, outpacing US 0.4% growth
Eurostat lifted the euro area’s second‑quarter GDP growth to 0.6% from 0.4%, driven by a 10.2% surge in Ireland, while the United States posted 0.4% growth. Spain, Germany and Italy also posted modest gains.