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September 7, 2026

US Dollar Struggles Despite Rising Fed Rate Hike Bets as Yen and Euro Gain

US Dollar Struggles Despite Rising Fed Rate Hike Bets as Yen and Euro Gain

The US dollar is struggling despite rising expectations of a September Fed rate hike as yen strength, ECB tightening and global inflation risks limit its advantage.

Tags:
US Dollar,
Federal Reserve,
Fed Rate Hike,
Forex,
Yen,
Euro,
Interest Rates,
Inflation,
Currency Markets,
Global Economy
September 3, 2026

Netherlands Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks

Netherlands Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks

The Dutch central bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold from New York and Ottawa to London, saying the relocation will make its reserves easier to trade and deploy during a crisis.

Tags:
Netherlands,
gold,
Dutch central bank,
DNB,
Bank of England,
gold reserves,
geopolitical risk,
central banks,
financial markets,
crisis preparedness
September 10, 2026

Wall Street Falls as $100 Oil and Inflation Concerns Complicate Fed Rate Outlook

Wall Street Falls as $100 Oil and Inflation Concerns Complicate Fed Rate Outlook

Wall Street retreats as oil surges above $100, Treasury yields rise and investors await US inflation data ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.

Tags:
Wall Street,
S&P 500,
Dow Jones,
Nasdaq,
Inflation,
Federal Reserve,
Oil Prices,
Treasury Yields,
US Stocks,
Stock Market
September 9, 2026

Trump Targets Canadian Companies as US-Canada Trade War Escalates

Trump Targets Canadian Companies as US-Canada Trade War Escalates

Trump has ordered US agencies to remove Canadian-origin products from federal purchasing schedules, escalating the trade war beyond tariffs.

Tags:
Donald Trump,
Canada,
US-Canada Trade War,
Government Contracts,
Tariffs,
Trade Policy,
Federal Procurement,
Mark Carney,
GSA,
Economy
September 16, 2026

Senate Blocks CLARITY Act as US Crypto Regulation Effort Stalls

Senate Blocks CLARITY Act as US Crypto Regulation Effort Stalls

The US Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act after a 50-49 vote, delaying comprehensive crypto regulation and sending Bitcoin and crypto stocks lower.

Tags:
Cryptocurrency,
Crypto Regulation,
CLARITY Act,
Bitcoin,
US Senate,
Digital Assets,
SEC,
CFTC,
Coinbase,
Circle
July 24, 2026

Global Markets Recover Slightly as Oil Prices Ease but Tariff and AI Concerns Keep Investors Cautious

Global Markets Recover Slightly as Oil Prices Ease but Tariff and AI Concerns Keep Investors Cautious

Global markets attempted to stabilize after a sharp sell-off as oil prices eased from recent highs. Investors remain focused on Trump tariffs, AI spending concerns and inflation risks.

Tags:
stock market,
global markets,
oil prices,
Trump tariffs,
AI stocks,
Wall Street,
inflation,
commodities,
technology stocks
August 4, 2026

Capital One Rejects Trump Debanking Claims, Says Account Closures Followed AML Investigation

Capital One Rejects Trump Debanking Claims, Says Account Closures Followed AML Investigation

Capital One says it closed more than 300 Trump Organization accounts after an anti-money laundering review, rejecting claims that the decision was politically motivated.

Tags:
Donald Trump,
Capital One,
Trump Organization,
debanking,
anti-money laundering,
banking regulations,
Eric Trump,
JPMorgan Chase,
financial services,
U.S. politics