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Fed Faces Tough Choice: New Inflation Data Clouds September Rate-Cut Prospects, Raising Stakes for Investors

New inflation reading creates dilemma for Fed over cutting rates in September

Inflation’s latest readings are stirring the pot for the Federal Reserve, and investors need to pay close attention. July’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data revealed that tariffs are quietly nudging goods prices higher, complicating the … Read more

Astronomer CEO’s ‘Kiss Cam’ Scandal Ignites $7M Prediction Market Frenzy, Raising Stakes for Investors Eyeing Leadership Shakeup

Astronomer CEO's ‘kiss cam’ controversy sparked over $7 million in prediction markets bets on his ouster

When Corporate Drama Meets Prediction Markets: What Investors Can Learn from the Astronomer CEO Resignation Frenzy In a striking example of how real-world corporate events can ignite the fast-moving world of prediction markets, the recent … Read more

Persistent Core CPI at 2.9% Signals Inflation Stubbornness, Raising Stakes for Fed Amid Rising Shelter and Energy Prices—What Investors Need to Watch Next

Sticky Core CPI at 2.9% Pressures Fed as Shelter, Energy Costs Climb

Food Prices and Inflation: What Investors Must Know Now June’s inflation data reveals a nuanced picture for investors navigating today’s economic landscape. Food prices rose 0.3% month-over-month, driven primarily by a 1.4% jump in beverage … Read more

US Tightens Grip on Chinese Transshipments: A New Front in the Escalating US-China Trade Battle with High Stakes for Global Markets

US-China Proxy Trade War Brews as US Cracks Down on Chinese Transshipments

China’s Export Rerouting Surge: What Investors Must Know About Southeast Asia’s Emerging Trade Dynamics In May, a striking $3.4 billion of China’s exports were rerouted through Vietnam—a hefty 30% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, Indonesia also saw … Read more