Economy · Important news for 1 September 2026

Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole Speech Eases Investor Fears

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US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish speech at Jackson Hole, easing market fears and increasing expectations of a September rate hike.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh spoke at Jackson Hole.
Odds of a September interest rate hike jumped following the speech.

Part of the storyline: Will the Fed raise rates again?

Economy

South Korea Plans Record Budget Expansion Powered by Chip Tax Windfall

Bloomberg

Economy

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years

Axios · The Guardian

Economy

Japan's 2-year yield hits 31-year high and its impact on the yen carry trade

Yahoo Finance

Economy

France Borrowing Costs Hit Near 2008 Highs Amid Sovereign Debt Concerns

CNBC

Economy

India’s Economy Grows Faster Than Expected at 7.8%

Bloomberg

Economy

Japan Ministries Seek Record Budget as Yields Hit 30-Year High

Bloomberg

Economy

Brazil Unveils 2027 Budget With Surplus Target That Markets Doubt

Bloomberg

Economy

RBI’s Short Dollar Book Surges to Record on Diaspora Deposits

Bloomberg

Economy

UK Shop Price Inflation Hits Two-Year High After Energy Spike

Bloomberg

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Chinese manufacturing activity declines for second consecutive month

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