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Economic Policy News 16 September 2025 - 27 September 2025

Commodity Shockwaves: Oil Soars, Gold Shines, Crops Sway as War, Weather & Policy Roil Markets

Commodity Shockwaves: Oil Soars, Gold Shines, Crops Sway as War, Weather & Policy Roil Markets

Key Facts: Energy: War Drives Oil Higher, Gas Steadies, Renewables Reshuffled Oil – War and Output Cuts: Crude markets rallied sharply to close the week, propelled by geopolitics. Brent oil settled at $70.13/bbl (▲1.0%) while WTI ended at $65.72 (▲1.14%), with both benchmarks posting their biggest weekly gain since June Reuters. Traders pinned the surge on escalating war disruptions: Ukraine’s…
27 September 2025
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August PCE Inflation Rises Again – Is the Fed’s Rate Cut Plan in Jeopardy?

August PCE Inflation Rises Again – Is the Fed’s Rate Cut Plan in Jeopardy?

PCE Inflation Report and Market Impact on September 26, 2025 PCE Inflation Climbs in August 2025 – Key Numbers The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report shows that price pressures picked up slightly in August. According to the Commerce Department data released on September 26, the overall PCE price index was up 2.7% in August 2025 compared to a…
26 September 2025
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Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Asian Markets on an AI High then Jolt as Powell Strikes Caution (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Asian Markets Rally on Tech Frenzy (Sept 23) Asian equities extended their stunning September run on Sept 23, riding a wave of AI optimism and Wall Street’s record highs. Tech euphoria swept the region after Nvidia’s blockbuster plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, which turbocharged chip stocks globally Business Standard Business Standard. Momentum funds poured into Asian tech plays, fueling…
24 September 2025
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Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

The world’s financial markets are fixated on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision, which is shaping up to be one of the most consequential of the year. Investors across Asia, Europe, and the Americas are bracing for the Fed’s policy announcement on Wednesday, widely expected to deliver the first U.S. rate cut of 2025 Reuters. This anticipated shift in U.S.…
16 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Four retirement moves to consider before year-end 2026
    January 18, 2026, 3:11 PM EST. Even if retirement is years away, acting now can yield a more comfortable future. The article urges a solid retirement plan-estimate required income, prepare multiple income streams, and weigh long retirement horizons if considering early retirement. It warns healthcare costs will rise and Medicare kicks in at 65, so plan coverage for the interim. It champions saving aggressively now, noting that the earliest dollars have time to compound, illustrated by an 8% growth scenario showing meaningful gains for $6,000 and $12,000 annual contributions over 5 to 40 years. Finally, it says investing effectively means balancing risk and return: avoid penny stocks, day trading, or margin, but don't rely on low-growth accounts that miss inflation.
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