Tag: Inflation
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ThinkCareBelieve: Week 54 — Freezing Temps Can’t Cool America’s Red-Hot Economy
Overview: A Solidifying Economic Pulse In Week 54 of ThinkCareBelieve’s coverage, the U.S. economy continues to defy seasonal headwinds as growth remains steady and consumer confidence holds firm. The article surveys payrolls, manufacturing output, and service sector momentum, highlighting how policy clarity and ongoing fiscal activity contribute to a buoyant macro environment. Despite cold weather,…
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Why Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Could Boost Gold and Silver Markets
Why Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Could Move Gold and Silver Markets The appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair is never merely a central bank changeover. When President Donald Trump floated Kevin Warsh as his choice for the United States’ top monetary policymaking role, markets began pondering not just the policy direction, but how…
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Pakistan Hikes Diesel Price by Rs11.3 per Litre for Fortnight, Petrol Unchanged
Overview: Diesel Price Hike and What Changes for Consumers Pakistan’s federal government announced a price adjustment for high-speed diesel (HSD), increasing the official retail price by Rs11.3 per litre for the next fortnight. The decision, communicated by the Ministry of Finance on a late Saturday notification, marks another cycle in the ongoing management of fuel…
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Pakistan Raises Diesel Price by Rs11.3 per Litre for Fortnight, Petrol Unchanged
Overview: A Fortnightly Increase in High-Speed Diesel The federal government has announced an Rs11.3 per litre increase in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next fortnight, while petrol prices will stay the same. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday night, marks another adjustment in the country’s fuel pricing policy…
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Markets Slump as Trump Nominates Warsh for Fed Chair, Dollar Rises on Inflation Data
Overview: Markets react to Warsh nomination and inflation data Global stocks slipped for a second straight session and the U.S. dollar rose sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump announced former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as his pick to become the next chair of the central bank. The market reaction underscored investors’ unease about…
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Gold Drops After Record Rally: Profit-Taking and a Stronger Dollar Weigh on Gold Prices
Gold Slips from Record Highs as Profit-Taking Returns Gold (XAU/USD) is under renewed selling pressure as traders lock in profits after a week of sharp moves and a surge in global dollar strength. The metal, which had rallied to all-time or multi-decade highs in certain markets, pulled back as leveraged positions faced forced liquidations. The…
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Trump says a weaker dollar is good for the U.S. — is he right?
Introduction: A political claim with economic consequences President Donald Trump has repeatedly praised a weaker U.S. dollar, arguing that a cheaper currency helps American exporters and boosts economic growth. As the dollar has fallen against a basket of major currencies, investors and ordinary Americans are left wondering: is a weaker dollar good for the U.S.…
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Is a weaker dollar good for the U.S. economy? Analysts weigh in on Trump’s view
Introduction: A dollar on a downward slide The U.S. dollar has been slipping against a broad basket of currencies, a trend that has sparked a lively debate about its implications for the American economy. President Donald Trump’s public embrace of a weaker dollar has intensified questions about whether this shift helps or harms U.S. growth,…
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Weaker dollar: Is Trump right for the U.S. economy?
Understanding the claim: a weaker dollar helps the U.S. economy The discussion around a weaker U.S. dollar often centers on how it affects trade, inflation, and overall growth. When the dollar loses value relative to other currencies, American goods and services become cheaper for foreign buyers, and foreign goods become more expensive for U.S. shoppers.…
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Trump Eyes Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair: What It Could Mean for Monetary Policy
Overview: Trump’s Nominating Move Signals a Shift at the Fed According to three people familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump is preparing to nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The leadership change would position Warsh at the helm of the central bank, charged…