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Flávio Bolsonaro's Election Lead Boosts Brazilian Markets
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Flávio Bolsonaro's Election Lead Boosts Brazilian Markets

Flávio Bolsonaro's strong first-round lead in the Brazilian presidential election has significantly impacted markets, with equities and the real rallying on fiscal discipline expectations.

Federal Reserve Minutes Highlight Potential for Further Rate Increase in 2026
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Federal Reserve Minutes Highlight Potential for Further Rate Increase in 2026

FOMC minutes from September 2026 reveal concerns over inflation persistence and potential for another interest rate hike this year.

Polymarket sees July Fed hold at 74% as BTC nears $69K and ETF inflows
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Polymarket sees July Fed hold at 74% as BTC nears $69K and ETF inflows

Bitcoin is nearing a $69,000 test as ETF inflows persist, even as pros stay cautious about positioning.

Polymarket lifts 2026 Fed hike odds to 71.5% as Brent tops $100
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Polymarket lifts 2026 Fed hike odds to 71.5% as Brent tops $100

A TV segment this week spotlighted Brent crude crossing $100 after Houthi strikes jolted oil markets.

Polymarket sees 73% odds of July Fed hold as volatility stays high
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Polymarket sees 73% odds of July Fed hold as volatility stays high

A new explainer breaks down why some people say a promised “free $1,000” tied to a “Trump account” still hasn’t arrived and what to check next.

Polymarket prices 84% odds of zero Fed cuts in 2026 on $44.6M volume
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Polymarket prices 84% odds of zero Fed cuts in 2026 on $44.6M volume

A Rabobank note circulated this week warning elevated European natural-gas prices could persist, shaping inflation and policy-rate expectations.

Polymarket puts Sept Fed hike at 50.5% on $4M volume amid oil, yields
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Polymarket puts Sept Fed hike at 50.5% on $4M volume amid oil, yields

A recent report pointed to surging oil prices and rising global bond yields, reviving inflation worries ahead of the Fed’s September meeting.

Polymarket odds lift to 85% for zero Fed cuts in 2026 ahead of meeting
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Polymarket odds lift to 85% for zero Fed cuts in 2026 ahead of meeting

August gold futures opened near $4,013 and later traded around $4,063 as investors looked to Wednesday’s Fed rate decision amid Middle East conflict and inflation worries.

Polymarket odds price Fed hold at 85% for July as oil risk reshapes outlook
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Polymarket odds price Fed hold at 85% for July as oil risk reshapes outlook

A July 22, 2026 BNY note warned oil risk could cap the Indian rupee’s carry appeal, a macro signal that can shape views on how restrictive policy stays into the Fed’s July meeting.

Polymarket odds jump to 85% for July Fed hold as UK CPI focus cools hikes
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Polymarket odds jump to 85% for July Fed hold as UK CPI focus cools hikes

Ahead of the next UK CPI release, a new report argued the data could ease pressure for further Bank of England rate hikes, showing how inflation prints can quickly reshape policy expectations.