The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey dropped to one the lowest levels ever this month. Inflation and job stress are top of mind.

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Gold prices rise as US economic data adds to Fed interest rate cut bets

Gold prices climbed on Wednesday morning, as US economic data added to expectations that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in December.

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Gold near two-week peak as tepid US data fuels Fed cut bets

By Noel John (Reuters) -Gold prices rose to a near two-week high on Wednesday, after benign U.S. economic data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, supporting non ...

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Grim retail sales data fuels concerns about health of US economy

While consumer inflation sits at about 3 per cent, well below its 2022 peak of more than 9 per cent, the cumulative price build-up of the past five years has taken its toll on many Americans. It comes ...

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FTSE finishes higher and US stocks volatile as traders look to autumn budget and delayed data

UK bondholders are sitting on healthy returns but could face a selloff come Wednesday if market jitters take hold ...

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