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Dollar after Congressional Elections: Fed Rates Will Outweigh Politics
Investors are preparing for the November 3 vote, which could give Democrats control over one chamber of Congress. However, the dollar remains strong due to high Fed rates and AI spending.
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Asian Currencies Move in Different Directions Ahead of Bank of Japan Decision
On Friday, Asian currencies showed mixed dynamics: the yen remained stable ahead of the Bank of Japan decision, while the US dollar weakened amid the decline in AI stocks.
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Canadian Dollar Strengthens After Central Bank Decisions
The Canadian dollar continued its growth after the Bank of Canada raised its rate and the Fed decided to keep rates unchanged. Investors await key US data.
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Saudi Arabia's Underground Oil Reserve in Singapore: How the 2027 Agreement Affects Asian Energy Resilience
The article analyzes the memorandum between Singapore and Saudi Arabia on placing Saudi oil in the underground storage facilities of Jurong Rock Caverns with operations starting in the second half of 2027 and its significance for regional energy resilience.
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Visa Earned $45.9 Billion, but the Fight for Payments Is Just Beginning: Why 14% Cross-Border Growth Matters More Than Record Profit
The article analyzes Visa's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full 2026 fiscal year with revenue of $45.9 billion. The author shows why cross-border payment growth, partner incentives and competition for new transfer methods matter more than record profit.
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Germany Returns Industrial Optimism, but Services Already Yield Ground: Why ifo 90.2 Does Not Equal Profit Recovery
The article analyzes Germany’s October ifo business climate index at 90.2 points, noting rising expectations in industry amid worsening current conditions in services and trade, as well as risks of divergence between optimism and actual corporate profits.
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Pound Sterling Weakens Ahead of US GDP Data
The pound and euro fell against the dollar on Thursday amid expectations of key economic data from the US. Investors are assessing the results of the Fed meeting and preparing for the release of GDP and inflation.
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Bund Yields Decline Ahead of ECB, US Yields Rise
Eurozone government bond yields dipped slightly on Thursday ahead of the ECB meeting, while German benchmarks retreated from weekly highs.
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Asian Currencies Mixed, Dollar Stable After Fed
On Thursday, Asian currencies traded mixed amid the stabilization of the US dollar after the Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged. Investors await inflation data and decisions from central banks in Europe and Japan.
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Americans Have Regained Faith in the Economy, But Not in Their Own Purchases: Why the 91.7 Index Does Not Guarantee Retailer Profit Growth
Article analyzes the rise in the US Consumer Confidence Index to 91.7 points in October 2026 and explains why improved sentiment does not guarantee increased retailer profits due to reduced plans for durable goods purchases.
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Canadian Dollar Strengthens After Bank of Canada Rate Hike
The Bank of Canada raised its key rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% for the first time in three years. The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly against the US dollar following this decision.
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When Bonds Become More Dangerous Than Headlines: Why Treasury Yields Can Change the Entire Stock Market
The column examines how US 10-year Treasury yields around 5% affect the stock market: they raise the discount rate, lower stock valuations, and intensify competition for capital amid high public debt and inflationary risks.
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Bloom Energy Grew 138%, but Cash Flow Turned Negative: Why AI Infrastructure Faced a New Risk Assessment
The article analyzes Bloom Energy’s third-quarter financial results: revenue rose 138% to $1.2358 billion, yet free cash flow turned negative by $181 million. It discusses implications for risk assessment of AI data-center energy infrastructure.
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Pound Sterling Falls Amid Dollar Strengthening and Expectations of Fed Decisions
The pound sterling declined on Wednesday against the dollar, while the euro remained almost unchanged near annual lows under pressure from the strengthening of the US currency.
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Eurozone bond yields rose ahead of Fed and ECB decisions
Eurozone government bond yields rose slightly on Wednesday. French papers resumed their price decline after Moody’s decision, and German debt fell amid data on consumer confidence.
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Dollar Index Near High Ahead of Fed Decision
The US Dollar Index is trading around 102.44 near its annual high ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision announcement.
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Canadian Dollar Weakens in Anticipation of Fed and Bank of Canada Decisions
The Canadian dollar fell on Tuesday as investors prepared for interest rate decisions by the Bank of Canada and the US Federal Reserve. Traders are assessing inflation risks and slowing economic growth.
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Pound Declines Amid Dollar Strengthening Ahead of Fed Decisions and Budget
On Tuesday, the pound sterling traded lower against the dollar amid stabilizing sentiment in the AI sector and expectations of the Fed's decision. Pressure on the British currency increased ahead of the publication of the UK budget.
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Eurozone bond yields stabilized after Moody’s decision and Israeli elections
Yields on French bonds rose slightly, while the spread with German ones narrowed after Moody’s rating was affirmed. Market attention is focused on the ECB meeting and the results of the Knesset elections.
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Asian Currencies Move in Different Directions Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
On Tuesday Asian currencies showed mixed dynamics: the US dollar remained near recent highs, the yen weakened, and the Indonesian rupiah approached historical lows.