Gilang Muhammad
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 19, 2026
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Consumer Sentiment Plunges to Near-Record Low in September Amid Intensifying Inflation Fears and Mounting Economic Pressures
Consumer sentiment plummeted in September, registering its second-lowest level on record in the University of Michigan’s closely watched monthly survey, a stark reflection of deepening anxiety among households grappling with…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 18, 2026
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BRICS Bloc Intensifies Push for De-dollarization Amidst Geopolitical Tensions, Faces Significant Hurdles and Divergent Interests
Leaders of the BRICS economic bloc convened over the weekend, reiterating their collective vision for a global financial system less reliant on the U.S. dollar. The summit discussions highlighted the…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 18, 2026
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Japan’s Central Bank Hike Triggers Counterintuitive Market Reversal as Dissenting Voices and Muted Outlook Temper Hawkish Expectations
Tokyo, Japan – November 5, 2025 – Japanese financial markets displayed a strikingly counterintuitive reaction on Friday following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to raise its benchmark interest rate…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 18, 2026
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Indonesia Names Suahasil Nazara as Finance Minister Amidst Economic Headwinds and Autonomy Concerns
Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, has appointed Suahasil Nazara as its new Finance Minister, marking the third such change in the critical economic portfolio within two years. The significant reshuffle,…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 17, 2026
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U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates Economic Strain, Fueling Inflation and Squeezing Consumer Finances
The protracted U.S. war with Iran has thrust American consumers into a deepening economic quagmire, characterized by a potent combination of soaring energy costs and rapidly rising borrowing rates. This…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 17, 2026
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Bank of England Holds Rates Amidst Rising Inflation, Signaling Future Hikes as Global Central Banks Tighten Policy
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday opted to maintain its benchmark Bank Rate at 3.75%, defying growing inflationary pressures and diverging from a wave of interest…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 16, 2026
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U.S. Transportation Sector Flashes Dire Warning Signs as Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs Amidst Iran Conflict
The critical U.S. transportation sector, widely recognized as the lifeblood of the nation’s sprawling economy, is sounding alarm bells as diesel fuel costs surge to unprecedented levels, primarily driven by…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 16, 2026
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UK Inflation Surges to 3.1% in August, Driven by Escalating Fuel Costs and Geopolitical Tensions
The United Kingdom’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly climbed to 3.1% in August, marking its highest level since March and aligning precisely with economists’ projections. This significant uptick, primarily propelled by…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 15, 2026
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Canada Unleashes Sweeping Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods, Intensifying Transatlantic Trade War
Ottawa has officially implemented a wide array of retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States, marking a significant escalation in the increasingly acrimonious trade dispute between the two…
- Global Macroeconomics
- September 15, 2026
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China’s Economic Rebalancing Under Scrutiny as Robust Exports Mask Tepid Domestic Demand and Fuel Global Trade Tensions.
Shenzhen, China – August 2026 saw China’s trade growth accelerate, propelled by a formidable surge in exports that continued to underpin the world’s second-largest economy amidst persistent weaknesses in domestic…
