S&P 500 Rises as Strong Inflation Data Boosts Fed Rate-Hike Bets
Wall Street rallied on Friday, pushing the S&P 500 up 0.86% to 7,656.98 points as accelerating U.S.
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Japan Wages Surge 4.7% in July, Fastest Since 1997
Japan’s nominal wages surged 4.7% year-on-year in July, reaching their fastest pace since January 1997 and boosting real wages by 2.4%.
Gold Prices Drop Sharply in India as US Fed Signals Rate Hike
Gold and silver prices in India fell sharply on Monday, August 31, 2026, extending a late-week decline driven by signals from Federal Reserve leadership over potential interest…
Bank of Japan Closes Door to Further Rate Hikes
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) signaled potential faster interest rate hikes in September as inflation risks intensify, with policymakers emphasizing the need to prevent persistent price … Read more