Fed's Beige Book describes modest growth and moderate price increases
The Fed's Beige Book shows modest economic growth and moderate inflation since July, with mixed outlooks.
02/09/2026 18:218 min read
Macro Rates
BOC's Macklem discusses inflation risks; CAD strengthens
BOC Governor Macklem comments on inflation risks and policy outlook, influencing the CAD.
02/09/2026 15:1110 min read
BOC holds rate at 2.25%, highlights tariff and energy risks
Bank of Canada kept policy rate unchanged, citing a broadening recovery but increased upside risks to inflation from energy prices and trade uncertainty.
02/09/2026 14:1243 min read
July US factory orders rise 0.9%, beating 0.6% forecast
US factory orders rose 0.9% in July, above the 0.6% forecast. Durable goods orders matched preliminary figures.
02/09/2026 14:113 min read
Bank of Canada holds policy rate steady at 2.25%
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25%, noting increased inflation risks and trade uncertainty from US tariffs.
02/09/2026 13:5211 min read
USDCAD traders focus on BOC decision with key technical levels in view
USDCAD traders watch BOC decision; technical levels at 1.3882 support and 1.39179 resistance guide the bias.
02/09/2026 13:5111 min read
Fed Chair's Jackson Hole Speech Lifts September Rate Hike Probability
Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish tone pushed September rate hike probability to 57%, while Nvidia earnings provided temporary support.
02/09/2026 12:428 min read
Bond yield rise keeps European markets edgy
Global bond yields rose to multi-year highs, keeping European markets on edge. Equities fell, while USD/JPY pulled back from 160.40.
02/09/2026 12:126 min read
European Gas Hits 3-Year High as Storage Falls to 13-Year Low
European natural gas prices surged to a three-year high as storage levels fell to a 13-year low, raising winter supply concerns.
02/09/2026 11:418 min read
Rising bond yields drag on Wall Street futures before opening
US stock futures fell as bond yields continued to climb, with the 10-year yield hitting its highest since October 2023.
02/09/2026 11:215 min read
Gold futures slide more than 8% - is a dip-buying opportunity near?
Gold futures down over 8% from August peak; dip-buying opportunity conditional on reclaiming 4,360-4,361.
02/09/2026 11:1537 min read
Ethereum faces potential breakdown as hawkish Fed stance pressures crypto markets
Ethereum dropped Friday after hawkish Fed comments, with the 2,350-2,550 range key for next trend direction.
02/09/2026 11:0511 min read
S&P 500 falls through key support on hawkish Fed, US-Iran worries
S&P 500 has slipped below 7,640 support amid hawkish Fed bets and US-Iran escalation; the market sees a 67% chance of a September hike.
02/09/2026 10:328 min read
Widowmaker trade's lesson: Correct call on Japan yields fails without timing
The 'widowmaker' trade illustrates that correct market predictions fail without proper timing, as Japan's yields finally rose after decades.
02/09/2026 10:3211 min read
Silver Slumps as Warsh Hawkish Comments Tighten Conditions; CPI in Focus
Silver fell after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish remarks, reversing Treasury gains. Market eyes US CPI data for rate path clues.
02/09/2026 09:028 min read