Gilang Muhammad
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 22, 2026
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U.S. Labor Market Delivers Confounding Signals as Nonfarm Payrolls Unexpectedly Contract Amidst Falling Unemployment
The United States labor market presented a complex and contradictory picture in July, with the Department of Labor reporting an unexpected decline in nonfarm payrolls while simultaneously revealing a decrease…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 22, 2026
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Market Anxiety Mounts as Treasury’s Debt Buyback Fuels Inflation Concerns Ahead of Key Fed Address
In a week marked by significant maneuvers from the U.S. Treasury Department, global financial markets are exhibiting palpable anxiety, as investors increasingly price in the likelihood of higher inflation. This…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 21, 2026
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Bessent’s efforts in the Treasury market so far haven’t worked. Here’s what else he can try
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly affirmed his possession of an extensive arsenal of tools designed to mitigate liquidity challenges within the U.S. government debt market…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 20, 2026
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Bessent says there’s a ‘very good chance’ U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday expressed a "very good chance" that the U.S. budget deficit under President Donald Trump has likely reached its zenith, a significant declaration made during…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 20, 2026
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President Trump Intensifies Pressure on Federal Reserve for Deeper Rate Cuts, Citing Economic Growth and National Debt Concerns
President Donald Trump on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, delivered a forceful critique of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, expressing profound frustration over its perceived reluctance to implement more aggressive interest…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 20, 2026
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U.S. National Debt Surpasses Staggering $40 Trillion Mark Amid Escalating Fiscal Concerns
The United States national debt has officially eclipsed the unprecedented $40 trillion threshold, a monumental and sobering benchmark that underscores the nation’s escalating fiscal challenges. According to the latest figures…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 10, 2026
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Singapore’s Central Bank Unexpectedly Tightens Monetary Policy for Second Consecutive Time Amid Rising Oil Prices and Resilient Growth
Singapore’s monetary authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on Monday, July 27, 2026, unexpectedly moved to tighten its monetary policy for the second time in as many policy reviews.…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 10, 2026
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India Grapples with Soaring Inflation as Geopolitical Tensions and Erratic Monsoon Fuel Price Pressures
NEW DELHI, INDIA – India’s consumer price inflation surged to 4.38% in June 2026, marking a significant acceleration from 3.93% recorded in May, as a confluence of global geopolitical turmoil…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 10, 2026
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"Funflation" Extends Its Grip: Soaring Costs Transform At-Home Entertainment and Leisure Landscape
The rising tide of "funflation," a term initially coined to describe the escalating prices of live experiences, has now demonstrably permeated the realm of home entertainment, forcing American consumers to…
- Global Macroeconomics
- August 10, 2026
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Inflation Eases to 3.5% Annually in June, Offering Temporary Respite Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Consumer prices experienced their most significant decline in over six years during June, a development largely driven by a sharp reduction in energy costs that provided at least a temporary…
