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Kansas City Fed's Schmid Says Inflation 'Stubborn' and 'Sticky,' Policy Rate Not Restrictive

Source: CNBC – The policymaker stopped just short of calling for an interest rate hike.

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3 Core Lessons for Investors

Source: BlackRock – Explore 3 key investment lessons from BlackRock Canada to help navigate today's markets with clarity and confidence.

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Global Bond Yields Are Surging. Here's Why It Matters

Source: CNN – It was a tough week for the bond market. And the US government's attempt to help offered only temporary relief.

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US Jobless Claims Dip in Latest Week; Goods Trade Deficit Widens in July

Source: Yahoo Finance – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits for the first time fell for a second week while the overall number of people on jobless relief rolls slid to the...

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How Trust Shapes Retirement Security

Source: Knowledge at Wharton – Wharton research shows how trust in financial institutions and government programs could boost or deplete your retirement nest eggs.

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Cargo Ship Reports Being Hit in Strait of Hormuz as U.S., Iran Claims about Talks Diverge

Source: MS NOW – President Donald Trump on Monday said the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war.

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I Struggled to Balance My Career, Motherhood, and 4 International Moves. I Had to Rethink My Definition of Success

Source: MSN – Over two decades, I built a thriving career, raised my kids, and oversaw several moves. It looked like I was thriving, but inside, I was unraveling.

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Entering a Tough Economy: Why Recent Grads Are Rethinking Life After College

Source: Investopedia – With high inflation and a slow labor market, recent college graduates are saving money by moving in with their parents or utilizing public transportation.

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New York Sues Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Alleging 'illegal Gambling Operation'

Source: BNN Bloomberg – New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi for potentially billions of dollars on Friday, calling it an “illegal, unlicensed gambling operation” that includes sports wagering as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

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As Warsh’s Fed Faces Pressure to Act on Inflation, These Indicators Show It’s at Its Lowest in Years

Source: CNBC – Trimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers.

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Taylor Swift’s Wedding May Change How Couples Think about Their Big Day

Source: CNN – Madison Square Garden isn’t where most people picture saying “I do.” Throw in arcade games and a raffle, and it gives off even less of a wedding vibe. But that’s exactly the point.

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Job Numbers Disappoint Again as 2026 Reaches Halfway Point

Source: MS NOW – The more Donald Trump insists the economy is amazing, the more we are confronted with evidence to the contrary.

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Geopolitical Fragmentation Raises Risk Premium

Source: T. Rowe Price – Global fragmentation spells a more differentiated and volatile market environment.

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No Rerun of the 2022 Rates Scenario but Flexibility Is Key

Source: Wellington Management – Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Martin Harvey and Investment Director Marco Giordano share their outlook for rates (government bonds) for the second half of the year.

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Countries Using the U.S. Dollar

Source: Investopedia – Five U.S. territories and 11 foreign territories, municipalities, and countries use the U.S. dollar as official currency. It is also used as a quasi-currency in others.

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