PropFundHub — Economic News for Prop Traders https://propfundhub.com/news Macro and market news that moves funded trading accounts: central banks, commodities, FX and indices. en Sat, 03 Oct 2026 11:15:00 GMT 360 US Payrolls Rise Just 29K in September; Unemployment Climbs to 4.2% https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e603 economics Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Hiring nearly stalled in September with payrolls far below the 80K–90K forecast, cutting near-term Fed hike odds and weighing on the dollar. Markets Price an October Fed Hold After Weak Jobs Data https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e605 central-banks Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Prediction markets now imply roughly 78–83% odds of a hold at the Oct 27–28 FOMC meeting, after brokerages pushed hike calls to December. WTI Falls 1.9% as EU and IEA Weigh Reserve Releases https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e606 commodities Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT WTI dropped to $91.11 and Brent held near $102.25 as Europe discussed releasing diesel and crude stockpiles and Hormuz flows hit a conflict-era high. ISM Manufacturing Holds at 54.5% as Prices Paid Jump to 77.9% https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e604 economics Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT US factories expanded for a ninth straight month in September, but the prices index rose 6.8 points on tariff and Iran-conflict cost pressures. Brent Tops $106 After Trump Rejects Iran Proposal https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e599 commodities Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Brent crude broke above $106 and stock futures fell after President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gold's Worst Week in a Month as 30-Year Yield Hits 2004 High https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e600 commodities Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Gold shed roughly $100 to $4,297 in its worst week in over a month as the 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.53%, its highest since 2004. Stocks End Week Higher as Crude Dips on US-Iran Deal Hopes https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e601 markets Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The S&P 500 gained 0.51% and the Dow 0.93% on Friday as oil prices eased on hopes of progress in US-Iran talks. J.P. Morgan Sees One More Fed Hike in December https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e602 central-banks Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT J.P. Morgan's Michael Feroli expects one more Fed rate hike at the December meeting, in line with revised median FOMC expectations. 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 After Hot PMI https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e595 markets Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The 10-year yield jumped above 5.05% after US business activity hit a five-year high, sending stocks lower across the board. Dollar Jumps to Two-Month High as October Fed Hike Odds Rise https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e596 fx Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The dollar index rose to 101.09, its highest since late July, as traders priced in more Fed rate hikes after strong PMI data. Gold and Silver Slide as Hawkish Fed Lifts the Dollar https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e597 commodities Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Spot gold fell over 1% toward $4,304 and silver dropped 3% to $65 as rate-hike bets firmed and the dollar rallied. Oil Rebounds 3% as US-Iran Talks Stall, Brent Back Above $102 https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e598 commodities Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Brent crude rose 3.2% to $102.44 after six straight declines, as Iran comments cast doubt on progress in peace talks. Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023 https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e591 central-banks Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark rate to 3.75-4.00% on September 16, its first increase in over three years, and signalled another hike this year. Rate Futures Reprice Ahead of September Policy Decision https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e590 central-banks Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Traders trimmed near-term rate-cut bets as policymakers repeated that easing depends on confirmed inflation progress. Equity Futures Pull Back from Records on Tech Profit-Taking https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e589 markets Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Index futures eased from all-time highs as traders locked in gains in large-cap technology names. Gold Extends Rally as Safe-Haven Demand Builds https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e588 commodities Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Gold futures pushed higher for a third straight week as investors hedged rate and geopolitical uncertainty. Cooling Jobs Report Shifts Rate-Cut Expectations https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e587 economics Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The latest employment report showed slower hiring and rising unemployment, reviving debate over the timing of policy easing. Global Equities Open September Near Record Highs https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e586 markets Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Index futures held close to all-time highs into the September open as investors positioned ahead of the next rate decision. Central Banks Signal Caution Ahead of September Meetings https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e585 central-banks Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Policymakers pushed back on early rate-cut expectations, keeping short-dated yields firm into the September meeting cycle. Crude Steadies as Supply Concerns Offset Demand Worries https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e584 commodities Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Oil traded in a narrow band as producers held output steady while demand indicators softened. Dollar Firms Into Month-End on Rate Differentials https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e583 fx Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The dollar index closed August higher as widening yield spreads supported demand against the euro and yen. Trade Tensions Flare as New Tariff Talks Stall https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e582 geopolitics Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Reports that the latest round of tariff negotiations ended without progress pushed industrial and semiconductor names lower. US Services PMI Beats Expectations, Keeping Growth Hopes Alive https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e581 economics Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The August services PMI came in above consensus, pointing to continued expansion in the largest sector of the US economy. EUR/GBP Tests Key Support Ahead of UK PMI Data https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e580 fx Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The euro-sterling cross held just above a technical support level as traders await Tuesday's UK services PMI. Brent Crude Edges Higher on Geopolitical Risk Premium https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e579 commodities Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Oil prices rose as traders priced in a fresh geopolitical risk premium after weekend developments in the Middle East. Fed Officials Signal Patience on Rate Cuts After Jackson Hole https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e578 central-banks Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Policymakers pushed back on expectations of a near-term cut, saying inflation progress needs to be sustained before easing. US Equity Indices Drift Lower as Volumes Thin Into Late August https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e577 markets Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slipped in quiet late-summer trade, with volatility compressed ahead of the September data run. Gold Holds Near Range Highs as Real Yields Ease https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e576 commodities Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bullion stayed close to the top of its recent range as real yields softened, keeping the daily range wide for metals traders. Euro Area PMIs Point to Slower Manufacturing Momentum https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e575 economics Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Flash PMI readings showed manufacturing softening while services held up, keeping the ECB's next move data-dependent. July CPI Comes in Softer, Reviving September Rate-Cut Bets https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e574 economics Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Core inflation undershot consensus, pushing rate-cut probabilities for the September meeting sharply higher. Fed Minutes Show a Divided Committee on Timing of the Next Cut https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e573 central-banks Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Meeting minutes revealed a split between members wanting to move soon and those preferring to wait for more inflation data. Indices Push to New Highs on Thin August Volume https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e572 markets Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Equity indices extended gains despite below-average participation, leaving moves prone to fast reversals. Gold Holds Above Support as Real Yields Slip https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e571 commodities Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bullion stayed bid after the softer inflation print pulled real yields lower. Dollar Index Eases After the CPI Print https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e570 fx Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The dollar gave back gains as yield differentials narrowed, lifting EUR and GBP crosses off their lows. Fresh Trade Headlines Keep Semiconductor Names Volatile https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e569 geopolitics Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT New statements on export restrictions triggered sharp intraday swings in chip-exposed sectors. US CPI Report Next Week Becomes the Week's Main Risk Event https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e568 economics Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Traders are positioning ahead of the July CPI release, the last major inflation print before the September FOMC decision. ECB Officials Signal a Pause as Euro-Area Inflation Stabilises https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e567 central-banks Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Governing Council members indicated no urgency to cut again after headline inflation settled close to target. Index Futures Volumes Cool as Summer Liquidity Thins https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e566 markets Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Volume in equity index futures dropped below the 20-day average, widening spreads during the Asian and early European sessions. Crude Slips as Inventories Build and Demand Signals Soften https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e565 commodities Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT WTI drifted lower after a larger-than-expected inventory build and weaker refinery margins. USD/JPY Holds Near the Top of Its Range as Carry Demand Persists https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e564 fx Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The pair stayed pinned near recent highs, with yield differentials still favouring the dollar into next week's CPI. Tariff Deadline Extension Keeps Industrial Names on Headline Watch https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e563 geopolitics Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Negotiators pushed back a key tariff deadline, deferring rather than removing the risk for supply-chain sensitive sectors. US Payrolls Beat Forecasts as Wage Growth Cools https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e562 economics Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT July non-farm payrolls came in above consensus while average hourly earnings eased, a mix that trimmed near-term rate-cut odds. Fed Speakers Push Back on Fast Easing Path https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e561 central-banks Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Several policymakers said they want more disinflation evidence before supporting further cuts, lifting short-end yields. Equity Indices Close the Week Mixed After Data Swing https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e560 markets Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tech-heavy benchmarks pared gains while cyclicals held up, leaving the major indices little changed on the week. Gold Holds Range as Real Yields Firm https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e559 commodities Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Bullion stayed inside its recent band, with a firmer dollar and higher real yields capping the upside. Dollar Firms Against Majors on Yield Differentials https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e558 fx Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT EUR/USD slipped and USD/JPY pushed higher as US yields rose relative to European and Japanese counterparts. Trade Talks Keep Supply-Chain Risk in Focus https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e557 geopolitics Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Ongoing tariff negotiations kept freight and industrial names sensitive to headlines through the week. Middle East Tensions Ease as Humanitarian Corridor Talks Resume https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e556 geopolitics Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT International mediators reported progress on reopening a humanitarian corridor, calming oil and safe-haven markets. Dollar Index Weakens as Soft PCE Data Supports Rate Cut Bets https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e555 fx Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The U.S. dollar fell against a basket of major currencies after the latest inflation reading came in below expectations. Oil Prices Slide as OPEC+ Plans Gradual Output Increase https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e554 commodities Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Brent crude fell below $85 per barrel after OPEC+ confirmed it will begin unwinding some production cuts in September. Wall Street Ends July Strong as S&P 500 Posts Best Month Since October https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e553 markets Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Major U.S. indices finished July with broad gains, supported by technology, healthcare, and financial sector earnings. Fed Holds Rates at 5.25–5.50% in July, Keeps September Cut on Table https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e552 central-banks Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but opened the door to a September reduction if inflation continues to cool. Fed Holds Rates, Signals September Cut as Powell Turns Dovish on Labor Market https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e551 central-banks Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The FOMC left rates at 4.25–4.50% but Powell said a September cut is 'firmly on the table' as hiring cools. S&P 500 Tops 6,400 on Fed Pivot; Small Caps Lead With 2.1% Surge https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e550 markets Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The S&P 500 closed at a record 6,412 as small caps outperformed on rate-cut expectations. Gold Breaks $3,720 to New All-Time High as Real Yields Collapse https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e549 commodities Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Spot gold cleared its March record to hit $3,724/oz as 10-year real yields fell to 1.62%. EUR/USD Punches Through 1.1800 on Dollar Weakness Post-FOMC https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e548 fx Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The euro cleared 1.1800 for the first time since 2024 as the DXY dropped to a two-month low. US Q2 GDP Beats at 2.8% Annualized on Resilient Consumer Spending https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e547 economics Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The advance Q2 GDP print came in at 2.8% vs 2.4% expected, driven by consumer spending and business investment. US-China Trade Talks Resume in Stockholm With Focus on Tariff De-escalation https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e546 geopolitics Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT US and Chinese negotiators opened three days of talks in Stockholm aimed at extending the current tariff truce. Bank of Japan Signals Rate-Hike Path as Inflation Holds Above Target https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e545 central-banks Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Deputy Governor Uchida said the BOJ is 'getting closer' to another rate increase as core inflation stays at 2.8%. Nasdaq 100 Hits Record 22,000 as AI Earnings Rally Continues https://propfundhub.com/news https://propfundhub.com/news#e544 markets Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Nasdaq 100 closed above 22,000 for the first time after cloud and chip earnings beat estimates.