• omer bar
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 2 days ago

SKN | Is the Bank of Japan Preparing for a More Aggressive Fight Against Inflation?

Japan's long-standing era of ultra-loose monetary policy is facing renewed scrutiny after a prominent inflation expert suggested the Bank of…
SKN | Is the Bank of Japan Preparing for a More Aggressive Fight Against Inflation?
  • sagi habasov
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 2 days ago

SKN | Middle East Escalation Drives Oil Prices Up: How Will the Fed Respond?

  The Middle East is experiencing a sharp military escalation, triggering significant volatility across global energy markets. A ballistic missile…
SKN | Middle East Escalation Drives Oil Prices Up: How Will the Fed Respond?
  • Ronny Mor
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 3 days ago

SKN | Oil Prices are Climbing, But Interest Rates Will Likely Pause: What Does This Mean for Your Money?

Why Would Oil Prices Rise, But Not Interest Rates? The U.S. central bank is in an interesting spot right now.…
SKN | Oil Prices are Climbing, But Interest Rates Will Likely Pause: What Does This Mean for Your Money?
  • orshu
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 7 days ago

SKN | Gold Advances as Investors Balance Geopolitical Risks, Oil Prices, and Fed Rate Expectations

  Gold prices strengthened on Friday as investors sought protection against geopolitical uncertainty while evaluating the potential impact of energy…
SKN | Gold Advances as Investors Balance Geopolitical Risks, Oil Prices, and Fed Rate Expectations
  • omer bar
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 7 days ago

SKN | Could Rising Diesel Prices Reignite Inflation? Transportation Costs Surge 10% in Less Than a Month

A sharp rise in U.S. diesel prices is drawing renewed attention from investors, economists, and policymakers as transportation costs begin…
SKN | Could Rising Diesel Prices Reignite Inflation? Transportation Costs Surge 10% in Less Than a Month
  • Ronny Mor
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 1 week ago

SKN | Japan’s Core Inflation Slows to 1.6% in June as Markets Assess Economic Outlook

Japan’s core inflation rate rose 1.6% year-over-year in June, providing investors with new insight into the country’s price environment and…
SKN | Japan’s Core Inflation Slows to 1.6% in June as Markets Assess Economic Outlook
  • sagi habasov
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 1 week ago

SKN | New U.S. Tariffs on 60 Countries Raise Global Trade Uncertainty and Market Concerns

The Trump administration’s introduction of new tariffs on dozens of countries has intensified focus on global trade relations and economic…
SKN | New U.S. Tariffs on 60 Countries Raise Global Trade Uncertainty and Market Concerns
  • omer bar
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 1 week ago

SKN | UK Consumer Confidence Strengthens as Burnham’s Political Rise Shapes Economic Expectations

Consumer confidence in the United Kingdom has shown signs of improvement as political developments surrounding Andy Burnham’s expected move toward…
SKN | UK Consumer Confidence Strengthens as Burnham’s Political Rise Shapes Economic Expectations
  • Ronny Mor
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 1 week ago

SKN | Will the ECB Pause Rate Hikes While Keeping the Door Open for Further Tightening?

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to pause its interest-rate hiking cycle at its upcoming policy meeting, but officials…
SKN | Will the ECB Pause Rate Hikes While Keeping the Door Open for Further Tightening?
  • Ronny Mor
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  • 5 Min Read
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  • 2 weeks ago

SKN | Why Did U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improve in July, and What Does It Mean for the Economy and Markets?

The latest reading from the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index offered a welcome sign for financial markets, with consumer…
SKN | Why Did U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improve in July, and What Does It Mean for the Economy and Markets?
  • omer bar
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  • 4 Min Read
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  • 2 weeks ago

SKN | Why Jamie Dimon Says Shipbuilding Could Create Thousands of $100,000 Careers Without a College Degree

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is urging greater investment in America's skilled workforce, warning that a shortage of qualified tradespeople…
SKN | Why Jamie Dimon Says Shipbuilding Could Create Thousands of $100,000 Careers Without a College Degree
  • orshu
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  • 4 Min Read
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  • 2 weeks ago

SKN | European Markets End Mixed as Investors Balance Economic Signals and Currency Moves

  European equity markets closed the July 16 session with a mixed performance as investors evaluated economic conditions, corporate developments,…
SKN | European Markets End Mixed as Investors Balance Economic Signals and Currency Moves

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