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US Inflation Accelerates to 2.9% in August
Consumer prices in the US rose 2.9% year-on-year in August, up from 2.7% in July, as costs for cars, groceries, and household items increased. The Federal Reserve is set to meet next week to decide on interest rates, with analysts expecting a 0.25% cut. Rising inflation and weaker job growth may influence the Fed’s move.

Global commodity markets are facing sharp shifts as the IEA forecasts a record oil surplus next year, while nickel prices surge amid supply disruptions in Indonesia. At the same time, Brazil’s agriculture sector posts record grain harvests, reshaping trade flows.

The Global Forex Awards 2025 have announced this year’s winners, highlighting the world’s top retail forex brokers across more than 50 categories. With over 200,000 public votes and 400 companies recognized, the awards celebrate excellence in trading platforms, customer service, and innovation. XMTrading was named Global Broker of the Year, while FP Markets, Trade Nation, FOREX.com, Axi, and Eightcap were among the major winners.