Fed Chair Warsh sharpens inflation warning at Jackson Hole, signaling a possible rate hike, catching markets off guard.
Take: This is for real. Short-end yields have further to climb; risk assets are in the crosshairs.
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US strikes deal with Venezuela to secure control of over 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, pressuring OPEC.
Take: Global supply dynamics shift, oil prices under pressure, OPEC's calculus just got harder.
July core PCE at 3.3% vs core CPI 2.5% shows rare divergence, but may fall after BEA revisions.
Take: Don't panic on PCE; revisions may soften it, but the Fed still needs to talk tough for now.
US Treasury swaps long-term debt for short-term to lower yields, but rollover and inflation risks rise.
Take: Playing with fire; more bill supply tightens liquidity, a headache waiting to happen.
Meta's $18B settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice, as tech faces stricter regulation.
Take: Good times for big tech are over; compliance costs rise, valuation multiples compress.
Bitcoin price holds at $78,000 as 'digital gold' narrative faces fresh test.
Take: Haven status questionable, but easy liquidity keeps speculative bids alive.
US moves to block Banque Misr's dollar clearing, prompting UAE investigation.
Take: Dollar hegemony flexes again; EM dollar funding gets tighter.
Iran's Supreme Leader urges less reliance on US dollar as sanctions hit trade.
Take: De-dollarization chatter is loud but impact limited; dollar dominance persists.
Brent at $88.10, with $120 bull and $60 bear cases; JPM and EIA see prices below current.
Take: Wide divergence, but institutions lean bearish; selling rallies is the trade.
US hiring slows again, fewer help-wanted ads, suggesting labor market weakness.
Take: Economy not as strong as thought; Fed rate hike path limited, market may be mispricing.