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US to Send USS George Washington to Middle East in Carrier Rotation
US officials say the USS George Washington is being prepared to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East under a scheduled rotation, while lawmakers have raised concerns about conditions on the Lincoln.
Manhattan Rents Hit Records as NYC Housing Costs Keep Climbing
The median Manhattan apartment rent reached a record $5,000 per month, up 6.4% year-over-year, with luxury units and Brooklyn also setting new highs.
WSJ Investigation Exposes North Korea's Secret US IT Workforce
The Wall Street Journal reports that North Korean workers used US intermediaries and AI tools to apply to more than 1,000 American companies in three months.
Poland's July Inflation Rise Seen as Fuel-Driven and Contained
ING economist Adam Antoniak says Poland’s July CPI increase was mainly due to higher fuel prices and remains contained.
Standard Chartered Raises India FY27 CPI Forecast to 4.9%
Standard Chartered strategists now expect India's FY27 CPI inflation at 4.9%, up from 4.5%, citing higher food and retail fuel prices.
BNY: Global investors still favor US equities over Treasuries
BNY's Geoff Yu says foreign investors are keeping high allocations to U.S. stocks while cutting Treasury exposure.
UK Q2 GDP up 0.4%, SocGen flags softer H2 growth
Societe Generale notes UK GDP rose 0.4% qoq in Q2 2026, helped by business investment and resilient consumption, but expects growth to soften in the second half.
RBC: Canadian Consumer Spending Resilient Despite Energy Pressures
RBC analysts say Canadian consumers kept spending in Q2 even as real wage gains stayed weak and energy costs rose.
India CPI Inflation Edges Up to 4.45% as RBI Holds Rate at 5.25%
India's consumer inflation accelerated to 4.45% year-on-year in July, while food inflation jumped to 5.52% and the Reserve Bank of India kept its policy rate at 5.25%.
Automakers Recall 21 Million Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Faults
US automakers have recalled about 21 million vehicles for faulty rearview cameras since the feature became mandatory on all new cars in 2018, according to NHTSA data analyzed by Bloomberg.
Iran adviser says Hormuz security plan should bypass US guarantees
A senior Iranian official said Tehran may shift to an offensive posture if its conditions are unmet and called for a Hormuz economic-security mechanism independent of Washington.
Norges Bank Holds at 4.25%, Nomura Sees Possible November Hike
Nomura notes Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4.25% in August and still flags a possible further hike, now expected in November, with no cuts projected until September.
Commerzbank Notes Trump Pressure and Fed Rate Risks
Commerzbank's Dr. Marco Wagner examines how Donald Trump's past and potential future pressure on the Federal Reserve could shape interest-rate risks.
Richmond Fed’s Barkin Says Rate Hike Still an Open Question
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said it is unclear whether the Fed will need to raise rates to return inflation to 2%, while investors see a possible hike later in the year.
US Posts Record $432 Billion July Budget Deficit as Debt Costs Surge
The US government recorded its largest July budget deficit ever at $432 billion, while monthly interest on the federal debt climbed to $118 billion.
China Keeps Buying Gold
China continues to add to its gold holdings, according to a market update, though no purchase figures or timing were provided.
US PPI Cools More Than Expected in July
U.S. producer inflation came in softer than expected in July, reinforcing signs that inflation pressures are easing after the latest CPI report.
Bank of Canada Seen on Gradual Tightening Path Into 2027: NBC
National Bank of Canada analysts reaffirm their Bank of Canada rate outlook, seeing a gradual tightening path into 2027 despite strong labour data and Q2 GDP.
US initial jobless claims rise to 209K
The US Department of Labor reported that initial jobless claims rose to 209,000 for the latest week.
WTI crude slips as OPEC and IEA demand concerns offset Middle East supply risks
WTI traded around $80.50 per barrel, down 1.35%, as markets weighed weaker OPEC and IEA demand forecasts against Middle East supply disruptions.
US July PPI Cools to 4.7%, Below 4.9% Forecast
US producer price inflation for July came in at 4.7% year-over-year, under the 4.9% consensus, while core PPI matched expectations at 4.2%.
UOB Flags Gradual Fed Easing Path as September Hike Bets Fade
UOB economist Alvin Liew says market pricing for a September Federal Reserve rate hike has declined, with the base case now an extended pause.
ECB Independence Risks Rise as Debt Mounts, Commerzbank Warns
Commerzbank economist Marco Wagner says political pressure on the European Central Bank increases as government debt rises, based on an AI-driven pressure index.
Silver Slips Below $65 as Traders Await US PPI Data
Silver is trading lower around $64.90 on Thursday, down 0.64%, consolidating after its recent advance ahead of US producer inflation figures.