Gilang Muhammad
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
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China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls
YANTAI, CHINA – China’s economic expansion in the second quarter of 2026 decelerated to its weakest pace since the fourth quarter of 2022, reigniting urgent calls for robust policy stimulus.…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
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Geopolitical Turmoil Threatens ECB’s Delicate Policy Balancing Act as Oil Surges
The European Central Bank (ECB) finds itself at a critical juncture, facing intensified pressure on its upcoming interest rate decision next week, as a renewed and escalating military conflict between…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
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Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008
The cost of goods brought into the U.S. posted an unexpected increase in June, with import prices climbing 0.3% for the month, a stark contrast to economists’ expectations of a…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 1, 2026
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President Trump’s Global Tariffs on 60 Economies Spark International Outcry Over Forced Labor Justification While Nations Signal Continued Negotiation
The United States has initiated a sweeping new tariff regime, imposing duties on 60 of its top trading partners under the guise of combating forced labor. This move, announced by…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
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Underlying Inflation Nears Fed Target as Trimmed Mean Measures Hit Multi-Year Lows, Prompting Policy Reassessment Amidst Internal Dissent
New data from June suggests a significant deceleration in underlying inflationary pressures, with key "trimmed mean" measures indicating a trend back towards the Federal Reserve’s long-sought 2% target. This development…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
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Wholesale Prices Unexpectedly Decline 0.3% in June, Fueling Optimism for Easing Inflation
Wholesale prices, as measured by the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, registered an unexpected decline of 0.3% in June 2026, a significant development that points to a potential…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
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China’s Factory Activity Contracts Unexpectedly in July, Fueling Calls for Stronger Stimulus Amid Economic Headwinds
LIUZHOU, CHINA – The engine of China’s vast industrial sector faltered unexpectedly in July, contracting for the first time since February, as a confluence of domestic demand weakness, seasonal disruptions,…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 31, 2026
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World Cup’s Economic Boost Mitigated by Broader Weakness, Federal Reserve Reports
While the grand spectacle of the FIFA World Cup 2026 undeniably injected a significant tourism boost into its co-hosting cities across the United States, its overall positive economic impact was…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 30, 2026
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U.S. Economic Growth Decelerates to 1.5% in Q2 Amid Persistent Inflationary Pressures, Complicating Federal Reserve’s Policy Path
The American economy experienced a notable slowdown in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth dipping to a lower-than-expected 1.5%. This deceleration, reported by the Commerce…
- Global Macroeconomics
- July 30, 2026
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Deconstructing the Deliberate Ambiguity: Navigating Chairman Warsh’s Esoteric Rhetoric at the Federal Reserve
The arrival of a new Federal Reserve Chairman always heralds a period of intense scrutiny, not just of policy direction, but of communication style, as markets and policymakers alike strive…
