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Every one of those 3 sits in a single category, markets. Of the tracked stories, 2 of 3 also mention Federal Reserve, the most common co-covered peer. They are less corroborated than the beat average, carrying 2 original sources each against 2.7 for the same window. Across a 170-day span, the pace is roughly 0.1 stories per week. Their average consequence score of 6.7 runs above the beat's 6.3 for that window. We currently track 3 Finance stories that mention Capital Economics, published between March 1, 2026 and August 17, 2026.
Computed from the 3 stories linked to this entity, with beat comparisons drawn from all 3481 Finance stories published in the same date window. Shares are omitted below five stories and comparisons below a twenty-story baseline.
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Fed FOMC decision
Federal Reserve two-day meeting ends with 66.9% implied probability of a hold, up from 47.6% a month earlier.
Jackson Hole symposium ends
The three-day gathering concludes, potentially shaping rate expectations ahead of the September FOMC decision.
Japan Q2 GDP expands 1.1% annualised
Japan's economy expanded at an annualised 1.1% in April-June, below expectations, while government consumption jump signals Takaichi fiscal policy impact. The yen rose 0.2% to 159.055 per dollar.
Shipping Suspensions
Major oil traders and fuel shippers halt transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israel Strikes
Coordinated military action targets Iranian leadership; Trump cites security threats.
Tehran Retaliation
Iran launches missile strikes toward Israel in response to the leadership attacks.
Market Close
Brent crude finishes the week at $73/barrel, up 20% for the year.
The yen firmed to 159.055 per dollar as traders pushed back Federal Reserve rate-hike bets. Fed funds futures now price a 66.9% chance of a September hold, up from 47.6% a month earlier. Softer U.S. data has left less than one full hike priced for December, shifting the dollar-yen outlook.
Source: List.metadata.agency (in) · finance.yahoo.com
The US economy unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July 2026, obliterating forecasts and forcing a rapid repricing of Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. The dollar fell, Treasury yields dropped, and the S&P 500 rose to a new record as risk appetite surged. The report has revived concerns about labor market health and shifted the monetary policy outlook decisively dovish.
Source: bssnews.net · manilatimes.net
Joint military strikes by the US and Israel on Iranian leadership have triggered a sharp escalation in Middle East tensions, threatening critical energy shipping lanes. Analysts warn that a prolonged conflict could push Brent crude to $100 per barrel, potentially adding nearly 0.7 percentage points to global inflation.
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