CNBC | Economy Headlines

Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. Higher interest rates are likely to follow
Tue Sep 01 6:50 am
The European Central Bank is seen hiking rates in September as the Iran war raises energy costs in the region.
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India’s economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates
Mon Aug 31 7:23 am
The economy was driven by a strong performance in the financial, real estate, information technology and professional services sectors.
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Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability
Mon Aug 31 9:35 am
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks to the global financial system.
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China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected
Sun Aug 30 11:15 pm
China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.
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Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis
Sun Aug 30 7:31 pm
One challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.
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K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy
Sat Aug 29 4:22 pm
Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.
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Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank
Fri Aug 28 12:11 pm
He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals
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Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates
Thu Aug 27 1:31 pm
She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining household budgets.
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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July
Wed Aug 26 9:35 am
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
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Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail
Tue Aug 25 1:15 pm
The bond market interventions have generated a modest decline in yields along with a growing chorus of derision.
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China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
Tue Aug 25 12:00 pm
The U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.
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Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
Mon Aug 24 9:17 am
Using the TGA would provide the Treasury with considerable firepower to influence long-term bond yields.
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