Canadian Inflation Stable at 3% in August
Canada’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 3% in August, while the Consumer Price Index fell 0.1% month-on-month. Gasoline prices remained a key contributor, rising 22.8% year-on-year.
9/14/2026
WTI up 3% after strikes on Saudi energy facilities
WTI up 3% after strikes on Saudi energy facilities
9/8/2026
Italian Inflation Rises from 2.9% to 3.3% in August
Italy’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.3% in August, up from 2.9% in July, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.5% month-on-month.
Core inflation, excluding energy and fresh food, declined from 1.6% to 1.5%.
The rise in overall inflation was mainly driven by higher energy prices, with regulated energy prices rising 18.8% and non-regulated energy prices increasing 16.9% year-on-year.
German Retail Sales Fall 2.5% in July
Retail sales in Germany fell 2.5% year-on-year in real terms in July, according to Destatis. In nominal terms, however, retail turnover increased by 0.3%. The decline in real sales points to weaker consumer demand and could weigh on Germany’s economic outlook.
9/1/2026
Gold Rises 1% Amid US Bond Buyback Plans
Gold gained over 1% as markets focused on the US Treasury’s $4 billion bond buyback plan and awaited this week’s PCE inflation data.
Gold rose 1.08% to $4,658.20/oz, while silver gained 0.22% to $69.28/oz.
UK unemployment at 4.9% in Q2
The rate of unemployment in the United Kingdom came in at 4.9% in the three months to June, down 0.1% from the previous quarter and 0.2% from the same quarter a year ago, the Office for National Statistics revealed in its report on Tuesday.
8/18/2026
Oil Prices Fall on Renewed US-Iran Peace Hopes
Oil prices dropped more than 2.5% on Tuesday as optimism grew over a possible de-escalation between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran were taking place in a “friendly” atmosphere and suggested there was a good chance of reaching a peace agreement, raising hopes that oil supplies from the region could continue smoothly.
Meanwhile, Iran stated that the ongoing US naval blockade represents an “extension of the war.” The developments pushed both WTI and Brent crude prices lower during trading.
US futures up amid US-Iran de-escalation
Wall Street stock futures surged on Monday after the United States and Iran stopped exchanging airstrikes over the weekend, providing cautious optimism that the two sides could turn to diplomacy again. Oil plunged on the prospect of increased supply, with Brent losing as much as 7%.
The Dow Jones jumped 0.84% or 437 points at 4:19 am ET, the Nasdaq 100 soared by 1.48% and the S&P 500 grew by 0.86%.
The euro traded 0.22% higher compared to the dollar and sold for 1.13957 at 4:30 am ET.
Precious Metals Decline Ahead of Fed Minutes
Gold fell 1.01% to $4,122.95 per ounce at 1:21 a.m. ET, while silver dropped 2.25% to $60.66 per ounce.
At the same time, platinum declined 0.69% to $1,620.54 per ounce, and palladium slipped 0.47% to $1,249.29 per ounce.
Precious Metals Decline Ahead of Fed Minutes
Gold fell 1.01% to $4,122.95 per ounce at 1:21 a.m. ET, while silver dropped 2.25% to $60.66 per ounce.
At the same time, platinum declined 0.69% to $1,620.54 per ounce, and palladium slipped 0.47% to $1,249.29 per ounce.
Precious Metals Decline Ahead of Fed Minutes
Gold fell 1.01% to $4,122.95 per ounce at 1:21 a.m. ET, while silver dropped 2.25% to $60.66 per ounce.
At the same time, platinum declined 0.69% to $1,620.54 per ounce, and palladium slipped 0.47% to $1,249.29 per ounce.
Precious Metals Decline Ahead of Fed Minutes
Gold fell 1.01% to $4,122.95 per ounce at 1:21 a.m. ET, while silver dropped 2.25% to $60.66 per ounce.
At the same time, platinum declined 0.69% to $1,620.54 per ounce, and palladium slipped 0.47% to $1,249.29 per ounce.
US Initial Jobless Claims Edge Lower
Initial jobless claims in the United States fell by 1,000 to 215,000 in the week ending June 27.
The 4-week moving average also declined by 2,500 to 222,000, signaling continued resilience in the US labor market.
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Gold Falls Below $4,000 for the First Time Since November
🔻 Spot gold dropped 2.72% to $3,998.99 per ounce, falling below the $4,000 mark for the first time since November.
Silver declined 4.70% to $58.68 per ounce.
Among other precious metals, platinum fell 3.91% to $1,600.30 per ounce, while palladium lost 3.53% to trade at $1,174.98 per ounce.
Silver Falls as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Increase
Silver dropped 3.64% to $62.72 per ounce as market expectations for a potential Federal Reserve rate hike strengthened. Gold also declined by 1.49% to $4,129.04 per ounce. Meanwhile, platinum slipped 0.99% to $1,671.58 per ounce, while palladium fell 1.19% to $1,238.04 per ounce.
6/23/2026
Japanese Bond Yields Rise After Interest Rate Hike
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, marking the highest level in more than three decades and signaling a continued shift toward tighter monetary policy.
The decision comes amid persistent inflationary pressures, supported by strong wage growth and rising energy costs, which have kept price levels elevated.
Following the announcement, Japanese government bond yields across 10-, 15-, 20-, and 30-year maturities moved higher, reflecting market expectations that the BoJ may maintain a more restrictive policy stance going forward.
US nonfarm payrolls up by 172,000 in May
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the United States rose by 172,000 in May, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. The figure followed an upward revision to a gain of 214,000 jobs in April.
US Initial Jobless Claims Rise
Initial jobless claims in the United States increased by 13,000 to 225,000 for the week ending May 30. Meanwhile, the four-week moving average rose to 214,750, indicating a slight softening in the labor market. The data may influence market expectations regarding future monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve.
6/4/2026
Iran claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday that its air defenses shot down a General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drone belonging to the United States military.