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What Europe’s Extreme Summer Means for Stocks and the Economy
Heat, drought, and wildfires are weighing on European growth and corporate profits, threatening to extend the economic fallout well beyond the summer.
Sweden’s Riksbank Holds Rates Steady as Summer Inflation Fails to Shift the Outlook
The central bank kept rates unchanged and reiterated a roughly 50% chance of a rate hike before year-end, but analysts say the tone was more dovish than expected.
Why Bond Yields Are Rising—and Might Keep Heading Higher
Major bond markets are under pressure thanks to massive AI debt sales, fiscal woes, and inflation concerns.
Will Sweden’s Riksbank Raise Rates on Thursday?
Unexpectedly strong inflation and growth this summer have raised the odds of a rate hike later this year.
Norges Bank Holds Rates at 4.25%, Softens Signal on Future Hikes
Norway’s central bank adjusts its guidance on future rate hikes after underlying inflation fell well below its forecasts this summer.
The US Fed’s New Philosophy Could Be a Recipe for Interest Rate Volatility
Kevin Warsh is chasing a historical mirage in his goal to untether the bond market from Fed communication.
Norges Bank Set to Hold Rates After Inflation Surprises to the Downside
Analysts expect Norway’s central bank to keep interest rates at 4.25%, with the signalled final hike now hinging on the August inflation data.
Will the ECB Raise Interest Rates Again in 2026, But Cut Them in 2027?
Markets almost unanimously expect another ECB rate hike in September.
What 7 Key Indicators Tell Investors About US Markets Right Now
Gold and bitcoin have retreated from recent highs, but most major market indicators still sit above long-term averages.
US GDP Growth Is Stronger Than It Looks, but There’s a Red Flag
Consumer spending and business investment point to stronger underlying growth than the headline GDP figure suggests, but a shrinking household savings rate could become a problem.
Eurozone Inflation Surprises to the Upside, September ECB Rate Hike Now More Likely
Inflation in July rose by 2.9% year over year, above forecasts.
US Fed Holds Steady in July, Giving Few Hints On What’s to Come
Warsh points to bond yields as a verdict on the economy, but the Fed’s new communication style leaves investors with little to go on.
Eurozone Inflation Outlook: Will Higher Energy Prices Force the ECB to Raise Rates?
Economists expect inflation to remain elevated on higher energy prices, making a September ECB rate hike increasingly likely.
What to Expect from the July Fed Meeting
Officials will weigh recent improved inflation data against the latest spike in oil prices, but investors may have to make do with less communication under Warsh.
Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase
A sustained oil price surge could drive inflation fears, or even spark a global recession, analysts say.
ECB Holds Rates Steady as September Hike Moves Into Focus
The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged after raising them in June, with a September rate increase remaining a distinct possibility.
ECB Rate Decision: What to Expect on July 23
Despite the rebound in oil prices, economists and traders widely expect no interest rate hike this month, though an increase in September remains likely.
5 Myths About AI’s Economic Impact, and What the Data Actually Shows
The AI economy is full of myths. Here are 5 worth challenging.
Will the US Dollar Rally Continue?
The US Dollar Index has reached a 13-month high, but experts are divided on the greenback’s outlook.
Jeremy Grantham: ‘Almost Everything Looks More Attractive Than the US Equity Market’
The GMO co-founder weighs in on bubbles, AI hype, environmental issues, and where investors can find better values.
