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Weapons Credit: Warner Bros I had no idea what to expect going into Weapons, the latest movie from Barbarian writer/director, Zach Cregger. I’d seen one trailer. I didn’t read anything else about the film. I went in blind, and you should, too. The following review will be spoiler-free outside of the basic premise. Trust me, you should go into this movie without knowing anything past the basics. I don’t even want to spoil too much of my own reaction to this film. I’ll do a follow-up post digging into the specifics in a couple days, here on this blog, so stay tuned. The setup is pretty straightforward. One night, at exactly 2:17 am in the fictional town of Maybrook, seventeen children from the same 3rd grade class all simultaneously leave their homes and vanish. Only one child shows up to school the next day. Their teacher, Justine Gandy (Julia Garner) is immediately suspected of some wrongdoing. Why else would all these kids from the same class simply up and disappear? What follows is part horror movie, part Brothers Grimm fairytale, part black comedy, with little nods to Stephen King and Roald Dahl, among others. It’s really hard to describe. Even if I littered this review with spoilers, it would be hard to explain why it works so well, and why it feels absolutely singular and unique. I’m so used to formulaic slop, and not just in the horror genre. This felt new. Cregger’s nonlinear, Rashomon-style storytelling helps the various characters and their stories unfold into something truly remarkable. Weapons Credit: Warner Bros It starts out a bit slow, and at first I worried it was going to be just another horror movie with some jump scares and suspense. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The two-hours and eight-minute runtime flew by, as we were sucked deeper and deeper into the weird, surprisingly hilarious and twisted tale of these missing children and the people searching for them, including Archer (Josh Brolin) the father of one of the missing kids, and school principal, Andrew Marcus (Benedict Wong). The scene stealer, however, the dark horse of this film, was Austin Abrams as homeless drug addict, James – though he shares some of the best scenes with Alden Ehrenreich’s Paul Morgan, a police officer who has seen better days. I really enjoyed Sinners earlier this year (you can read my review here) but no matter how great it was, I couldn’t help shake the sense that it borrowed just a tad too much from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s From Dusk Till Dawn. I don’t think that takes away from how genuinely great the movie was (and honestly, what a year for quality horror!) but it was a nagging thought throughout. Weapons, on the other hand, is something unto itself. I’ve never seen anything quite like it, despite whatever cultural references are sprinkled throughout. There are many ways you could interpret this film. Is it an allegory for school shootings? On some level, I think so. Is it about the many ways we, as humans, can be weaponized – our words, are interactions, our bodies, our thoughts? Definitely. But it’s also a modern fairy tale that never gets bogged down in allegory. There is nothing preachy here, no in-your-face political message that takes away from your enjoyment of the film. In the end, it’s just wildly entertaining. There’s so much to unpack here. Look for my follow-up piece here on this blog and on my YouTube channel. Read More

Topline The Trump administration has agreed to revise a presidential order on tariffs against Japan to correct an “extremely regrettable” error and eliminate the stacking of multiple tariffs on Japanese goods, Japan’s top trade negotiator said, ending confusion caused by varied interpretations on both sides of the trade deal between Japan and the U.S. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan’s Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization Ryosei Akazawa. Getty Images Key Facts Reciprocal tariffs of 15% on Japanese imports will not stack on top of previously announced levies, Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa told reporters after a meeting with U.S. officials. This is similar to the arrangement that the U.S. agreed with the European Union, as outlined in President Donald Trump’s July 31 executive order, but no such carve-out was mentioned for Japan. The correction means that for items like fabrics, which faced an earlier tariff rate of 7.5%, the levy will rise to 15% instead of stacking up to 22.5% (15+7.5). For other Japanese goods already facing a tariff rate above 15%—like beef at 26.4%—the levy will remain the same and not see an additional 15% stacked on top. Akazawa said the U.S. has also agreed to refund any excess tariff collected due to the “extremely regrettable” error in the administrative process. What About Auto Tariffs? The trade officials also said the White House will issue a new presidential order outlining a previously agreed-upon deal to lower tariffs on Japanese autos and auto parts to 15% from 27.5%. Trump had agreed to reduce the tariffs he previously imposed on Japanese cars in exchange for a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan. How Have The Markets Reacted? Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.85% to 41,820.48 points on Friday. Top Japanese automakers saw even bigger jumps as Toyota’s shares surged 3.47% to $18.77 (JPY 2,773). Honda and Subaru shares rose 3.95% and 5.37% respectively. What Do We Know About The Japan Trade Deal? President Donald Trump announced the trade deal with Japan last month in a Truth Social post, setting tariff rates at 15%, down from his earlier threats of 25%. Trump claimed that in exchange for the more favorable deal, Japan has agreed to invest $550 billion into the U.S. The president also claimed Japan would “open their Country to Trade, including Cars and Trucks, Rice and certain other Agricultural Products, and other things.” In a statement on X, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the trade deal was made with the goal of “prioritizing investment over tariffs,” and hailed it as a sign of a “new Golden Era for Japan and the U.S.” However, since the announcement, which was not followed by a jointly written formal agreement, the deal has been a subject to clashing interpretations. What Do We Know About The $550 Billion Investment? The $550 billion investment mentioned in Trump’s announcement has been the biggest source of confusion. In the announcement, the president claimed that the U.S. will “receive 90% of the Profits,” from the investment. Bessent also claimed this pledged amount will be “all new capital.” However, Japanese officials have stated that the country expects to fund only 1-2% of the promised $550 billion as a direct investment, and loans will make up a lion’s sharen of the rest. In an interview with CNBC earlier this week, Trump compared the $550 billion to a “signing bonus that a baseball player would get.” He then added, “So I got a signing bonus from Japan of $550 billion. That’s our money. It’s our money to invest, as we like.” Akazawa on Thursday downplayed the president’s latest comments as “just typical Trump talk.” Further Reading Japan says U.S. to fix Trump tariff order, refund overpayments (Kyodo News) Japan Says Trump to Correct ‘Extremely Regrettable’ Error in Tariff Order (New York Times) Trump Announces Japan Trade Deal With Lowered Tariffs Of 15%—U.S. Futures And Japanese Auto Stocks Rise (Forbes) Read More

Topline Perhaps prophetically, Elon Musk alleged President Donald Trump was “in the Epstein files” back on June 7—not long after Attorney General Pam Bondi gave that same news to Trump, according to a blockbuster report in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday—and while the world’s richest person deleted his initial X post with that allegation, he’s continued to press Trump on the issue since. Musk alleged Trump was in the files in a since-deleted tweet from June. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts On Wednesday—before the report of Bondi’s meeting with Trump—Musk questioned why a judge would refuse a Trump request to unseal grand jury testimony from Jeffrey Epstein’s indictment, responding to the news with a simple “why?” that prompted many of his followers to suggest it was to protect Trump. Musk also reacted Tuesday to the news of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., shutting down a House voting session before Democrats could again force a vote on the release of the Epstein files, saying there is “only one reason” to avoid the vote, likely insinuating Trump’s alleged appearance in the files. The tech billionaire tweeted several times in mid-July about the files, asking X’s AI chatbot, Grok, various questions about Epstein and potential co-conspirators of the late sex offender. On July 16, he called the Trump administration’s actions around the files a “cover up (obviously),” writing in a separate post, “many powerful people want that list suppressed.” Musk also targeted the administration this month through a meme, pointing out its conflicting information about the existence of an “Epstein list” after the Justice Department claimed Epstein did not have a list of clients—despite Attorney General Pam Bondi telling Fox News months earlier she had a list “on her desk.” Musk’s continued criticism of Trump comes amid reports linking the president to Epstein, including another from The Wall Street Journal alleging he had sent Epstein a “bawdy” birthday message in 2003. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you’ll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here. Why Did Musk Accuse Trump Of Being In The Epstein Files? It was during their very public fallout over Trump’s spending bill. Musk had called the bill a “disgusting abomination” of legislation, and in response, Trump threatened to pull government subsidies and contracts provided to Musk’s many companies. Less than an hour later, Musk accused the government of not releasing the full Epstein files because Trump was allegedly implicated in them. Musk deleted the tweet days later, taking a reconciliatory tone with Trump for a few weeks, though disputes between them sparked once again at the start of July (see a timeline of their feud here). Who Else Has Musk Implicated In The Epstein Files? Trump strategist and convicted felon Steve Bannon. Bannon said in July he is “totally and completely focused on” Musk’s destruction, prompting Musk to accuse him of being in the Epstein files, and suggest that he should go back to prison after having served a four-month sentence last year. Bannon suggested Musk should be deported. Tangent The Wall Street Journal report alleging Trump was informed of his name being in the Epstein files noted the president was also told the files contained what senior officials believed to be unverified hearsay about people including Trump. The briefing with the president did not focus on the appearance of his name in the files, which does not explicitly mean he committed any wrongdoing. Officials described the briefing to the Journal as routine. Key Background Trump, who was friends with Epstein before the late financier’s first arrest, said last year he would possibly declassify the Epstein files in an interview with Fox News. But by this month, Trump was telling supporters to “not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.” Trump was shielding Bondi from a wave of backlash over her claim she had the Epstein client list on her desk, while she faced immense blowback over a DOJ memo announcing no further information in the Epstein investigation would be released. Johnson, who has called for “transparency” around the files, blocked Democrats from forcing the vote Tuesday and has said he will shut down further votes next week. However, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., have pushed a bipartisan discharge petition that could force a floor vote when the House returns from recess. Further Reading The Musk Vs. Trump Feud Latest: Richest Man Trolls President Over ‘Epstein List’—Again (Forbes) Trump And Bondi Promised Epstein Grand Jury Docs—But It Doesn’t Mean Anything Will Be Released Today Or Ever (Forbes) Read More

August 8, 2025 Overview: The Realtor.com® economics team video update gives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. For the week ending August 8, Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale covers how mortgage rates have initially reacted to last week’s jobs report.  Danielle frames the latest changes that are part of a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, and what we know so far.  She reviews how consumer attitudes on housing are adjusting to market conditions and macro shifts.  Danielle highlights what we saw in this week’s housing market and shares a useful finding from the Realtor.com July housing trends report. She reviews some buyer-friendly findings on the new construction market.  Finally, she discusses the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025. You’ll find all the details including full reports and our housing data for download at realtor.com/research. You can also follow us on X (formerly twitter) for real time updates. And instagram @realtordotcomecon for graphics. Reports and articles referenced: The Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025 https://www.realtor.com/research/hottest-zip-codes-2025/  Honorable Mentions: 2025 Hottest ZIPs by Region https://www.realtor.com/research/regional-hottest-zip-codes-2025/  July 2025 Housing Trends Report https://www.realtor.com/research/july-2025-data  July 2025 Hottest Housing Markets https://www.realtor.com/research/july-2025-hottest-housing-markets/  Weekly Housing Market Trends – Week of August 2 https://www.realtor.com/research/weekly-housing-trends-view-data-week-august-2-2025/  New Construction Insights 2025 Q2: New Builds Offer Affordability Edge https://www.realtor.com/research/new-construction-insights-2025q2/  Commentary on Fannie Mae National Housing Survey – July 2025 https://www.realtor.com/research/july-2025-hpsi/ Commentary on Mortgage Rates – July 31, 2025: https://www.realtor.com/research/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-august-7-2025/   Housing data for download: https://www.realtor.com/research/data VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: I’m Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com®. With little new macroeconomic data out this week, I’ll discuss how mortgage rates have initially reacted to last week’s jobs report.  I’ll discuss the latest tariffs and what we know so far.  I’ll review how consumer attitudes on housing are adjusting, share what we saw in this week’s housing market, and highlight a useful finding from the Realtor.com July housing trends report. I’ll review some buyer-friendly findings on the new construction market.   Finally, I’ll discuss the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025.  First, while there were bright spots, following last week’s jobs report – investors have generally downgraded their outlooks and raised odds of a Fed rate cut in September. As a result, mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level since April. But as you’ll know if you’re a regular watcher, mortgage rates have been remarkably steady this spring and summer. Even after the decline, mortgage rates remain above 6.5%. Nevertheless, this is a good break for current home shoppers and may spur others to restart their home searches. But the fact that higher tariffs went into effect this week adds uncertainty that could offset some of the benefits of lower rates. The estimated tariff rate now in effect is 18.3% or roughly 7-8 times what was in place at the beginning of 2025. Tariffs have raised more revenue. In June we saw customs collections were roughly 3-4 times the prior state, but the question of who’s paying for them is up for debate. In July consumers had mixed reactions to conditions. Concern about job loss improved in the month, but remains higher than in the prior year. With other improvements, this was enough to nudge the home purchase sentiment index up slightly from both last month and the prior year, but it is fair to say that sentiment remains generally low. Selling attitudes in the survey were flat to weaker, something we see reflected in the Realtor.com Weekly Housing Trends report. New listings climbed less than 2% in the last year. This combined with a smaller gap in time on market helped to slow the rate of active listings growth, even as price trends remain relatively flat to slightly higher. Looking at July housing data, variations in price cuts across metro areas illustrate a lesson for home sellers in this shifting environment. Data show that markets with growing time on market also tend to have a greater share of homes with price cuts. This underscores the importance of pricing for the market, especially if a quick sale is a priority. In the New Construction Insights report, we also see buyer-friendly news. The price premium on a newly built home is at a historic low, and in 30% of the largest 100 markets, new home listing prices have declined. The biggest drops are primarily in Southern metros where inventory is high and demand has cooled. Finally, this week Realtor.com released our Hottest ZIP Codes of 2025. In a generally cooler housing market, in which a smaller pool of buyers prioritize value and livability, some areas stand out for attracting outsized interest. In 2025 these ZIPs were again clustered in the Northeast and Midwest, including number 1 market Beverly, Massachusetts, ZIP 01915. And if you’re curious about Hot ZIPs in other regions or how markets stack up on a metro-wide level, we’ve got reports for that. You can find all the details, including full reports and our housing data for download, at realtor.com/research.  You can also follow us on X (formerly twitter) for real time updates. And instagram for graphics. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive monthly updates and notifications on the latest data and research. Read More

Welcome to this weekly housing trends update, where we bring you the latest snapshot of inventory trends, listing activity, and buyer-seller dynamics across the U.S. housing market. In addition to our monthly housing trends reports, which offer deeper insights into long-term patterns, we publish these weekly updates to provide more timely views into market changes. This effort began in response to rapid shifts in the economy and housing landscape. Last week, we also released our midyear housing forecast for 2025, which predicts that the moderation we have seen in sales and price growth will continue throughout the rest of the calendar year. You can count on a new Weekly Housing Trends Update, fresh weekly data each Thursday, and a weekly video from our economists to help you stay informed. What this week’s data shows Annual price growth fell to flat this week amid a summer selling season that has been anything but sensational. Mortgage rates, which have remained high, and buyer confidence, which has remained low, have combined to prevent the high levels of sales activity needed to push home values up significantly. More homes are hitting the market than last year at this time, but they are spending more time there. Though hopes of a late-summer turnaround persist, especially if mortgage rates manage to inch down at all without rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, this week’s data points to a continuation of the housing market’s summertime blues. Weekly housing trends highlights New listings—a measure of sellers putting homes up for sale—rose 5.8% year over year New listings rose again last week on an annual basis by 5.8% compared with the same period last year. This marks a slight slowdown from last week, in which new listings grew by 7.2% year over year, but is roughly in line with new listing growth throughout this June and July. Active inventory climbed 23.7% year over year The number of homes active on the market climbed 23.7% year over year, slightly lower than last week. This represents the 90th consecutive week of annual gains in inventory. There were more than 1.1 million homes for sale again last week, marking the 12th week in a row over the million-listing threshold and the highest inventory level since November 2019. Active inventory is growing significantly faster than new listings, an indication that more homes are sitting on the market for longer. Homes spent 7 days longer on the market than a year ago The pace of home sales has been quite sluggish this summer, and we covered these weak figures for new-home sales as well as existing-home sales in June. Sellers are having to wait longer for their homes to move, and many are being forced into a tricky decision: lower their listing price or take their home off the market altogether. Price reductions and delistings are both up this summer. The median list price was flat year over year The median list price posted its first week without year-over-year growth (0%) since May. The median list price per square foot—which adjusts for changes in home size—rose 0.5% year over year and has not fallen in nearly two years, suggesting that the mix of homes for sale is starting to favor smaller and less expensive inventory. Read More

Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page. If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet. FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted. The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice. Editors’ Picks EUR/USD trims losses, back above 1.1650 EUR/USD remains slightly on the back foot on Friday, trading around 1.1650 amid some modest recovery in the US Dollar. Investors, in the meantime, are expected to shift their attention to next week’s US inflation data release. Fed officials’ comments and trade news also remain in focus. GBP/USD turns positive near 1.3450 GBP/USD now flirts with the 1.3450 zone, managing to bounce off daily lows as the Greenback’s advance loses some traction. The British Pound remains bolstered by the BoE’s hawkish cut at its meeting on Thursday. Cable remains en route to close the week with marked gains. Gold keeps the rangebound mood near $3,400 Gold seems to have entered a consolidation phase around $3,400 per troy ounce, giving up some gains after previous highs over $3,410.  The announcement that the United States would tax one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars is also supportive of the precious metal. Bank of England cuts rates in dramatic meeting The Bank of England has cut rates by a further 25 basis points to 4% but the statement hints that officials think the easing cycle is nearing its end. Policymakers are visibly worried about a more persistent bout of inflation as the headline number is way higher than target. Best Brokers for EUR/USD Trading SPONSORED Discover the top brokers for trading EUR/USD in 2025. Our list features brokers with competitive spreads, fast execution, and powerful platforms. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, find the right partner to navigate the dynamic Forex market. Read More

Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page. If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet. FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted. The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice. Editors’ Picks EUR/USD trims losses, back above 1.1650 EUR/USD remains slightly on the back foot on Friday, trading around 1.1650 amid some modest recovery in the US Dollar. Investors, in the meantime, are expected to shift their attention to next week’s US inflation data release. Fed officials’ comments and trade news also remain in focus. GBP/USD turns positive near 1.3450 GBP/USD now flirts with the 1.3450 zone, managing to bounce off daily lows as the Greenback’s advance loses some traction. The British Pound remains bolstered by the BoE’s hawkish cut at its meeting on Thursday. Cable remains en route to close the week with marked gains. Gold keeps the rangebound mood near $3,400 Gold seems to have entered a consolidation phase around $3,400 per troy ounce, giving up some gains after previous highs over $3,410.  The announcement that the United States would tax one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars is also supportive of the precious metal. Bank of England cuts rates in dramatic meeting The Bank of England has cut rates by a further 25 basis points to 4% but the statement hints that officials think the easing cycle is nearing its end. Policymakers are visibly worried about a more persistent bout of inflation as the headline number is way higher than target. Best Brokers for EUR/USD Trading SPONSORED Discover the top brokers for trading EUR/USD in 2025. Our list features brokers with competitive spreads, fast execution, and powerful platforms. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, find the right partner to navigate the dynamic Forex market. Read More

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Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page. If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet. FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted. The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice. Editors’ Picks EUR/USD trims losses, back above 1.1650 EUR/USD remains slightly on the back foot on Friday, trading around 1.1650 amid some modest recovery in the US Dollar. Investors, in the meantime, are expected to shift their attention to next week’s US inflation data release. Fed officials’ comments and trade news also remain in focus. GBP/USD turns positive near 1.3450 GBP/USD now flirts with the 1.3450 zone, managing to bounce off daily lows as the Greenback’s advance loses some traction. The British Pound remains bolstered by the BoE’s hawkish cut at its meeting on Thursday. Cable remains en route to close the week with marked gains. Gold keeps the rangebound mood near $3,400 Gold seems to have entered a consolidation phase around $3,400 per troy ounce, giving up some gains after previous highs over $3,410.  The announcement that the United States would tax one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars is also supportive of the precious metal. Bank of England cuts rates in dramatic meeting The Bank of England has cut rates by a further 25 basis points to 4% but the statement hints that officials think the easing cycle is nearing its end. Policymakers are visibly worried about a more persistent bout of inflation as the headline number is way higher than target. Best Brokers for EUR/USD Trading SPONSORED Discover the top brokers for trading EUR/USD in 2025. Our list features brokers with competitive spreads, fast execution, and powerful platforms. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, find the right partner to navigate the dynamic Forex market. Read More

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