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US inflation hit a three-year high in May, rising to 4.2% on surging energy costs, but core measures came in softer than expected. The Federal Reserve meets next week with Kevin Warsh in the chair for the first time—and rate cuts are off the table for the foreseeable future. The ECB delivered its first hike since 2023, raising rates by 25 basis points even as it downgraded eurozone growth forecast...

In today’s Slotly News daily briefing for June 11, 2026, we walk through a busy session for global markets as US equity futures rebound from a sharp midweek sell‑off, even as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues and new inflation data keeps central banks on edge. We examine the latest US CPI and labor market figures, and what they mean for Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve m...

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In today’s Slotly News daily briefing for June 9, 2026, we walk through an uneasy global backdrop where growth is slowing in uneven fashion, inflation is easing in stages, and central banks are keeping policy rates at restrictive levels while insisting they remain “data dependent.” We examine how the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are each ha...

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In today’s Slotly News briefing for June 7, 2026, we examine a sharp tech‑led sell‑off in US equities and what it reveals about expectations around artificial intelligence. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted their weakest session of the year so far, following cautious AI revenue guidance from Broadcom that rattled confidence in high‑growth semiconductor names. 2 3 17 35 We discuss how this sits alo...

Today’s Slotly News briefing walks through the main forces shaping markets at the end of the week, from interest‑rate expectations to the latest corporate themes. We examine how the Federal Reserve, the ECB, the Bank of England, and the Bank of Japan are each approaching inflation that has eased from its peaks but remains above formal targets in many cases, and how those stances are feeding into g...

Today’s Slotly News briefing looks at how global markets are digesting a period of slower but still positive growth, stubborn pockets of inflation, and central banks that are in no rush to declare victory. We examine the Federal Reserve’s data‑dependent stance, the European Central Bank’s balancing act between weak industry and sticky prices, the Bank of England’s struggle with services inflation,...

Today’s Slotly News briefing walks through the mid-2026 market puzzle: inflation that has eased from its peaks, policy rates that remain restrictive by the standards of the last decade, and a global growth picture that still looks uneven. We examine how the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan are communicating their next steps, and how that is feeding into go...

Today’s Slotly News briefing surveys how global markets are handling an awkward mix of sticky inflation, uneven growth, and central banks that are in no hurry to declare the tightening cycle over. We look at the US, where resilient demand and higher-for-longer policy settings shape bond yields, the dollar, and a still-concentrated equity rally. In Europe, we discuss weaker growth, an ECB trying to...

Today’s Slotly News daily briefing surveys a strong month-end finish for global markets against a backdrop of firmer inflation, higher long-term yields, and elevated energy prices. We review the powerful run in U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq extending record highs, and discuss what recent earnings from Nvidia, Dell, Costco and other major names reveal about AI investment, consumer...

In this episode of Slotly News, we examine the macroeconomic divergence defining the second quarter of 2026. We cover the transition at the Federal Reserve as Kevin Warsh assumes the role of Chair amid a complex inflation environment driven by sustained geopolitical conflict and elevated energy prices. We analyze the European Central Bank's decision to hold rates steady as policymakers balance...

In this edition of the Slotly News daily briefing we examine how fresh strikes near the Strait of Hormuz have lifted oil prices and complicated the inflation outlook even as President Trump highlighted progress in talks with Iran. We assess Kevin Warsh's first days as Federal Reserve chairman and what his leadership may mean for the path of US interest rates amid mixed signals from the bond ma...

Today’s Slotly News daily briefing walks through a busy Monday shaped by cautious optimism around ceasefire talks near the Strait of Hormuz, a pullback in oil prices, and continued strength in global equities. We examine how reports of progress between the U.S. and Iran are feeding into crude markets, what that means for headline inflation, and how central banks are responding, with the Fed and EC...

In this extended briefing, we examine the swearing-in of Kevin Warsh as the seventeenth chair of the Federal Reserve at a moment of rising inflation, hawkish repricing across bond markets, and deep divisions within the FOMC. We assess the Bank of England's active hold, the ECB's stagflationary dilemma, and the Bank of Japan's path toward a June rate hike as wholesale inflation surges....

In this edition of the Slotly News daily briefing, we examine a global financial landscape increasingly shaped by the intersection of geopolitics and monetary policy. The program opens with the Federal Reserve's most divided vote in over three decades — an 8-4 decision to hold rates at 3.50 to 3.75 percent — and the minutes revealing that a majority of participants now view further policy firm...

Global financial markets navigated a complex crosscurrent of developments on Thursday, May 21, as freshly released Federal Reserve minutes exposed the deepest divisions within the US central bank in over three decades. Four policymakers dissented at the April meeting—the most since 1992—while a growing bloc signaled openness to raising interest rates if inflation proves persistent. The news arrive...

Today’s Slotly News briefing looks at the forces shaping global markets: higher energy prices, firmer bond yields, cautious equity sentiment, and the latest corporate shifts around AI and automation. We put the latest macro developments in context, including how oil prices can filter through inflation, growth, central bank decisions, and sector performance across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The ep...

In today’s Slotly News daily briefing for May 19, 2026, we examine how the global economy is adjusting to a world of disinflation, higher interest rates than in the past decade, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence. We start with the macro picture in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia, looking at how cooling inflation, slower but ongoing growth, and evolving labor mar...

In this Slotly News daily briefing for May 16, 2026, we take a tour through the key forces shaping the global business environment. The episode opens with the macroeconomic picture across the United States, Europe, and Asia, exploring how moderating inflation, uneven growth, and shifting trade patterns interact with corporate decision‑making. We examine the role of central banks in setting financi...

In this edition of the Slotly News daily briefing, we examine the factors behind the pullback in U.S. equities, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declining amid rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation signals. We explore how disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict have driven oil prices above $110 per barrel, feeding through to producer and consumer prices while complicating t...

In this episode of Slotly News, we examine the global business landscape on May 14, 2026. US equity indices have built on April's strong gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching records driven by technology and corporate earnings that exceeded expectations. We analyze how inflation at 3.8% and elevated oil prices, linked to Middle East supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, are inf...

In this episode of Slotly News, we examine the latest U.S. inflation data showing hotter-than-expected CPI and PPI readings, driven largely by energy costs linked to Middle East supply disruptions. We analyze how this affects Federal Reserve, ECB, and Bank of Japan policy expectations, with rates likely remaining restrictive for longer. Equity markets showed mixed performance, with the S&P 500...

This daily business briefing from Slotly News reviews how global equity markets have maintained gains near recent highs, supported by first-quarter corporate earnings showing strong year-over-year growth and solid revenue expansion. We discuss the resilience in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, the factors behind robust profit margins, and the continued role of technology and efficiency invest...

In this edition of the Slotly News daily briefing, we examine the factors driving global equity markets to new highs despite ongoing Middle East tensions and elevated energy prices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have pushed higher on the back of strong first-quarter earnings, with blended growth near 15 percent and record profit margins. We explore why corporate fundamentals are outperforming macroec...