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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has dismissed the latest inflation data as temporary, prompting debate among investors regarding the potential for shifting Federal Reserve interest rate policies.

Gold prices are lingering near recent lows despite escalating US-Iran tensions, challenging the traditional role of precious metals as a safe-haven asset during times of geopolitical unrest.

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack suggested the central bank may need to move faster than expected on rates, sparking market volatility as investors reassess future borrowing costs.

New data from the Federal Reserve shows steady employment and rising inflation, leaving businesses in a holding pattern as they await the next move on interest rates.

Euro-zone inflation has crossed 3%, forcing a re-evaluation of ECB policy. Markets are now bracing for the impact of potentially higher-for-longer borrowing costs on European corporate stability.

US GDP growth slowed to 1.5% in Q2 2026, hit by trade deficits and rising energy costs. Analysts are now watching for shifts in federal policy to see if the cooling trend continues.