Why Market Sentiment Is Shifting Ahead of the Fed's September Decision
As the Federal Reserve signals a likely interest rate hike at its September 15-16 meeting, markets are grappling with a cautious outlook driven by hawkish Fed
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Aluminum Prices Rally Amid Tight Supply Despite Signs of Easing Shortages
Aluminum prices surged to their highest level in three weeks on September 3, 2026, fueled by historically low inventories on the London Metal Exchange and a
Macro
Bitcoin Surges Amid Fed Rate Hike Speculation and Treasury Buybacks: What Investors Should Watch
Bitcoin has surged over 22% in the past week, briefly touching $80,100, driven by a complex interplay of stronger-than-expected labor data, dovish Fed signals
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EUR/USD Faces Tight Range as ECB Hike Meets Dollar's Hesitant Rally
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Crypto
XRP Faces Short-Term Pressure After XRPH Wallet Hack Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
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Stocks
SPY Dips on Strong Jobs Data and Sector Rotation Amid Tech Volatility
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) declined modestly this week, pressured by a stronger-than-expected U.S.
Macro
Fed’s September Rate Decision Hangs on Inflation Data This Week
With the Federal Reserve’s September 15-16 meeting looming, markets are fixated on the August inflation data due this week.
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