US Savings Rate Drops to Lowest Since 2022; Bitcoin Hedge Questioned
US personal savings rate fell to 4.1% in August 2026, its lowest since November 2022, raising questions about Bitcoin as a hedge.
02/10/2026 13:1210 min read
Inflation
Eurozone annual inflation quickens to 3.8% in September
Eurozone consumer inflation rose to 3.8% year-on-year in September, exceeding forecasts. Energy prices drove the increase, while core CPI was steady at 2.5%.
02/10/2026 09:2210 min read
Eurozone inflation accelerates more than anticipated in September
Eurozone inflation rose 3.8% year-on-year in September, above the 3.6% forecast, driven by prior 3.2% reading.
02/10/2026 09:114 min read
Why traders track CPI, PCE and PPI differently
A breakdown of how CPI, PCE and PPI inflation reports each influence markets and the Fed's policy outlook.
02/10/2026 06:419 min read
Wage data may overshadow payrolls as bond market strains rise
US payrolls forecast at 90K, but wage data seen as more critical amid bond market inflation concerns.
02/10/2026 04:517 min read
Citi Research Sees Weaker Case for Aggressive Fed Rate Hikes
Citi Research questions if the Fed needs the aggressive rate hikes markets are pricing in, despite forecasting 3.5% inflation.
02/10/2026 03:269 min read
Katayama to review 7 trillion yen idle funds; Kiuchi says no more excessive easing
Japan's finance minister Katayama pledges to review 7 trillion yen idle funds, while economy minister Kiuchi says Japan no longer needs excessively loose…
02/10/2026 02:5113 min read
Tokyo core inflation hits 2.7%, fastest in 10 months, bolstering BOJ rate hike case
Tokyo core CPI rose to 2.7% in September, beating forecasts and strengthening the case for a BOJ rate hike.
02/10/2026 00:5114 min read
Tokyo's September CPI surpasses expectations, rises from August
Japan's Tokyo CPI for September beat expectations across all categories; the unemployment rate rose to 2.5% versus a predicted 2.4%.
01/10/2026 23:413 min read
Logan: Fed needs at least half-point more in rate hikes
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said the central bank must raise rates by at least half a percentage point to achieve policy restriction and control inflation.
01/10/2026 23:3213 min read
Rising oil prices push NZ consumer confidence down to 97.6, inflation outlook softens
New Zealand consumer confidence dipped to 97.6 in September as a mid-month oil spike dampened sentiment, while two-year inflation expectations fell to 4.5%.
01/10/2026 21:3214 min read
Tokyo September CPI set to show core rate rising to 2.4%, strengthening case for BOJ hike
Tokyo core CPI for September expected to rise 2.4% y/y, reinforcing case for further BOJ rate hikes. Release at 2330 GMT.
01/10/2026 21:1114 min read
Jefferson: More data needed for better Fed rate decision
Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said the central bank may take more time to decide on rates, emphasizing data-dependence. He noted inflation above target and…
01/10/2026 17:417 min read
Fed official says higher long-term rates hit housing, commercial loans
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said rising long-term rates are straining housing and commercial lending, while other officials discussed AI's impact.
01/10/2026 17:116 min read
Trump: Inflation Could Help Reduce the $40 Trillion National Debt
Trump suggests inflation could reduce the national debt, while Cayman Islands hedge funds emerge as major Treasury buyers.
01/10/2026 15:429 min read