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January US PCE Today: Forecast, Core Trend, and Rate Stakes
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (1181+ words) The US PCE report for January 2026 will be released today, March 13, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time as part of the Personal Income and Outlays release. The report is delayed because the BEA implemented a revised schedule following the January shutdown. This delay…...
Why a Strong Euro Could Spell Bad News for Europe
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1458+ words) This article is part of EBC's Central Banks and Forex series. If you missed the first piece, start here:Why the US Sets the Price of Money, but China Sets the Direction. The euro has appreciated significantly over the past…...
When Will the Fed Lower Interest Rates? Next Meeting: March 18
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1271+ words) The Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision is set for March 18, 2026, following its two-day meeting on March 17 and 18. The statement will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET, with a press conference scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET. The federal funds target range is currently 3.50% to…...
US NFP Today: February Jobs Forecast and Fed Cut Test
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (759+ words) The US February jobs report is the largest scheduled data release today because it can reset expectations for when the Federal Reserve will cut rates again. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is scheduled to publish the Employment Situation for…...
Why the US Sets the Price of Money, but China Sets the Direction
1+ week, 2+ day ago (530+ words) A critical consideration for markets is that Federal Reserve governors are protected from removal due to policy disagreements. This "for cause" protection is substantive, having been tested in public legal and political disputes. The Federal Reserve has underscored that the…...
How To Hedge Your Stock Portfolio Against Inflation This Year
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1439+ words) If you are evaluating'how to hedge your stock portfolio against inflation'in 2026, the right frame is not "beat CPI." It is "reduce the ways inflation can quietly damage equity returns," through margin pressure, higher discount rates, and sudden repricing of expectations....
US PPI Today: Forecast, PCE Impact, and Fed Outlook
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (11+ words) US PPI Today: Forecast, PCE Impact, and Fed Outlook'EBC Financial Group...
Will Gold Price Go Down Again? Tariffs, Tensions, and Rates
2+ week, 3+ day ago (12+ words) Will Gold Price Go Down Again? Tariffs, Tensions, and Rates'EBC Financial Group...
The Warsh Twist: Why Lower Rates May Not Mean Looser Conditions
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (13+ words) The Warsh Twist: Why Lower Rates May Not Mean Looser Conditions'EBC Financial Group...
Delayed January CPI: Forecast, Drivers, and Fed Rate Signals
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (11+ words) Delayed January CPI: Forecast, Drivers, and Fed Rate Signals'EBC Financial Group...