Lucas Bennett, completed his Finance degree at Bocconi University in Italy in 2018. He is highly skilled in corporate finance and risk management, beginning his career at a hedge fund in Milan. Lucas expertise extends to consulting for leading European firms, particularly within the energy markets sector. His analytical skills and strategic mindset have made him a sought-after consultant, and he continues to explore new opportunities within the financial services industry across Europe.

August 2024 Euro Zone Inflation: Here’s What You Need to Know

Euro zone Inflation fell to a three-year low of 2.2% in August, according to preliminary data from Eurostat, raising expectations for a rate cut by the European Central bank in

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Slowing Inflation: Uncertain Next Moves for the Fed

Federal Reserve officials are approaching their policy meeting with Inflation easing but uncertainty remains about the extent of interest rate adjustments. Recent data indicates a significant decrease in price pressures

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July inflation indicator increases by 0.2%, in line with Fed’s expectations

Inflation ticked up in July, as indicated by a measure favored by the Federal Reserve ahead of its anticipated interest rate cut – the first in over four years. The

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Could Weak Manufacturing Indicators signal a U.S. Economic Slowdown?

U.S. factories continued to experience a slowdown in August, raising concerns about the direction of the economy, according to various manufacturing indicators. The Institute for Supply Management’s monthly survey of

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Atlanta Fed President Bostic Urges Officials to Act on Inflation Before Hitting 2% Target

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic suggested on Wednesday that he is prepared to begin lowering Interest rates despite ongoing Inflation exceeding the Central bank‘s target. Previously considered a more

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July job openings decline exceeds expectations

Job openings reached a 3 1/2 year low in July, according to the latest data from the Labor Department, indicating slack in the labor market. The Job Openings and Labor

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Bond Market Yield Curve Returns to Normal, Easing Recession Fears

The relationship between the 10-year and 2-year Treasury yield briefly normalized on Wednesday, reversing a classic recession indicator. Economic news showed a sharp decline in job openings, and dovish remarks

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August Layoffs Increase While 2024 Hiring Hits Record Low, According to Challenger Report

In August, layoffs reached their highest level in 15 years, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Announced job cuts totaled 75,891 for the month, a 193% increase from

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Private Payrolls in August Increase by Only 99,000, Missing Estimates, ADP Reports

Private sector payrolls saw the slowest growth in over three and a half years in August, with ADP reporting that companies added just 99,000 workers during the month. This figure

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What to Expect in Friday’s August Jobs Report: A Complete Analysis

Wall Street is preparing for a significant economic report set to be released by the Labor Department, which could heavily influence Federal Reserve policy moving forward. The consensus among analysts

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