Mexico Unemployment Edges Higher in August
Mexico Unemployment Edges Higher in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate edged up to 3.0% in August 2026 from 2.9% in July, matching forecasts. The unemployed population totaled 1.9 million. The unemployment rate was 3.1% among women and 2.9% among men. Regarding the duration of unemployment, 43.1% of the unemployed had been without work for one month or less, while 32.5% had been […]
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US Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Flat
New orders for US-manufactured durable goods were largely flat month-over-month at $338.6 billion in August 2026, following two consecutive monthly increases and compared to market forecasts for a 0.4% decrease. Orders declined for transport equipment (-0.6%), namely nondefense aircraft and parts (-4.3%) and vehicles and parts (-0.6%), as well as fabricated metal products (-1.3%). Conversely, […]
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Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Copper Holds Near Record High as Supply Risks Tighten the Market
Copper remains close to record levels as a combination of disrupted mine supply, refinery maintenance and strong demand from electrification continues to tighten the market. US copper futures are trading near $6.70 per pound, within reach of the record high of $6.80 reached earlier in September. The market is increasingly focused on whether supply disruptions […]
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UK Gilt Yields Rise as BoE Turns More Hawkish
UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 5.4%, a near two-decade high, as investors digested a series of comments from Bank of England policymakers for further clues on the monetary policy outlook. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey said persistently high energy prices would make it harder for the central bank to keep rates on hold, while MPC […]
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Bund Yields Rise Above 3.6% as Rate-Hike Bets Build
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield climbed back above 3.6%, its highest level since June 2009, marking a seventh consecutive weekly rise as elevated energy prices fuel concerns over renewed inflationary pressure and hawkish central-bank signals lift rate expectations. Money markets are now pricing in roughly 100 basis points of ECB rate hikes by late 2027. Investors […]
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Treasury Yields Remain at Multi-Year Highs
The US 10-year Treasury yield hovered around 5.2% on Friday, near its highest level since mid-200. Traders refocused on hawkish comments from Fed officials, while a lack of concrete progress in US-Iran negotiations to end the conflict continued to fuel concerns about inflation. Meanwhile, the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey confirmed a sharp rise […]
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Canada Budget Deficit Widens in July
Canada’s federal deficit widened to C$4.77 billion in July 2026 from C$1.51 billion a year earlier, as fiscal expenditures increased. Program expenses, excluding net actuarial losses, rose 5.1% to C$41.81 billion, largely due to higher direct program expenses and major transfers to persons, partly offset by lower pollution pricing proceeds returned to Canadians. Public debt […]
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Institutional, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
The Week Ahead – Navigating a High-Volatility Week for Global Markets
Global markets enter the coming sessions with monetary policy, inflation, employment and geopolitical risk all competing for attention. The possibility of diplomatic agreements or further escalation involving the US, Iran and Gulf states remains a major driver of energy prices, inflation expectations and global bond yields. High energy prices combined with resilient economic activity have […]
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Energies, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
Natural Gas Prices Retreat as Pipeline Repair Eases Supply Disruption Concerns
US natural gas prices are retreating after a sharp previous-session rally as the market receives confirmation that a major Appalachian pipeline disruption could be resolved quickly. October Nymex natural gas futures fell 10.1 cents, or 3.06%, to $3.20 per MMBtu, reversing part of the previous day’s surge to a 2.5-month nearest-futures high. The immediate catalyst […]
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Navigating Oil Price Volatility as Hormuz Talks Ease Supply Fears
Crude oil and gasoline prices are facing renewed selling pressure as negotiations between the United States and Iran raise hopes of a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore disrupted Middle East supply flows. November WTI crude fell $2.20 to $92.15 per barrel, while November RBOB gasoline dropped 14.55 cents to $3.1840 […]
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