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The World Cup is over. Well, it is for England anyway. And if, like me, you’re still coming to terms with yet another World Cup disappointment, the BBC had some advice this week: Focus on the wins! Not helpful if you’re German or Dutch (there just weren’t very many – sorry guys!). And perhaps best not to mention “there’s always next time” to the Italians – ...

This morning has brought news on an issue that is usually apart from on here hidden in the shadows. In the Covid pandemic period central banks became Lords of all they surveyed in government bond markets. Along the way they became very popular in establishment circles as these purchases drove bond yields lower and allowed governments to borrow very cheaply ...

Fed's Hammack: Inflation is too high. The labor market is right around my level of maximum employment. Fed's Hammack: Our PCE nowcast shows core inflation at 3.3% after incorporating this weeks data. Fed's Hammack: Im hearing from conversations with business and community leaders that inflation isnt coming from only one sourceits broad-based. Fed's Hammack: At the same time, Im seeing good growth numbers and stable consumer spending. Fed's Hammack: There is no conflict in our mandate - LinkedIn Post

Industrial production in the United States was up by 0.1% in June compared to the month before, according to a report by the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors issued on Friday. Year-over-year, industrial output grew by 1.1% in the reported month. Manufacturing was unchanged compared to May, but rose by 1.1% on an annual basis. The production of utilities ...

FIFA allegedly gave regular fans the idea they had a chance to sit by the pitch when they shelled out for premium World Cup tickets — but soccer’s global governing body secretly locked them out of the running, instead allocating all the best seats to corporate bigwigs and VIPs, according to a bombshell lawsuit reviewed by The Post. The suit, filed as a ...

U.S. import prices increased 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, following a 1.7-percent advance in May. Higher prices for nonfuel imports more than offset lower prices for fuel imports in June. Prices for U.S. exports decreased 0.6 percent in June, after rising 1.2 percent the previous month. Prices for U.S. imports ...

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for June 2026: Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,367,000. This is 3.0 percent below the revised May rate of 1,410,000 and is ...

Global multi-asset Forex and CFD broker FP Markets has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Most Trusted Broker’ award at the UF AWARDS Global 2026, further reinforcing its reputation as a transparent, client-focused broker serving traders around the world. Held at the City of Dreams Mediterranean resort in Limassol, Cyprus, on 17 June 2026, the UF AWARDS ...

The euro area annual inflation rate was 2.8% in June 2026, down from 3.2% in May. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0%. European Union annual inflation was 2.9% in June 2026, down from 3.3% in May. A year earlier, the rate was 2.3%. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. The lowest annual rates were registered in ...

Current account recorded €25 billion surplus in May 2026, up from €17 billion in previous month Current account surplus amounted to €272 billion (1.7% of euro area GDP) in the 12 months to May 2026, down from €318 billion (2.0%) one year earlier In financial account, euro area residents' net acquisitions of non-euro area portfolio investment securities ...