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Elena Voss

Economics Correspondent. Reports on macroeconomic trends, central bank decisions, inflation, and labor-market signals that shape policy and asset prices. She connects GDP, rates, and fiscal developments to what readers need to understand about the broader economic backdrop. Her work prioritizes clarity on cause and effect, not forecast hype.

Articles by Elena Voss

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Forex8 August 20263 min read

Yen Jumps on Weak US Jobs Data, Intervention Risk Lingers

The yen surged against the dollar Friday after a surprisingly weak U.S. employment report, with the dollar falling as much as 1.1% as traders remained alert to possible official intervention just one week after a rare coordinated U.S.-Japan action.

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Policy8 August 20264 min read

White House Revives Push to Remove Fed's Cook, Testing Central Bank Independence

The White House gave Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook three weeks to respond to mortgage-fraud allegations, renewing an effort to oust her after the Supreme Court blocked an initial firing and intensifying pressure on the central bank's political independence.

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Policy8 August 20265 min read

U.S. Jobs Slide 23,000 in July, Downward Revisions Press Fed to Hold Rates

The economy shed 23,000 jobs last month, well below the 80,000 gain expected, and earlier hiring figures were slashed by a combined 103,000. The data pushed market bets on a September rate hike below 45% and sent the S&P 500 to a record close.

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Policy8 August 20267 min read

US Jobs Shed 23,000 in July, Sending Stocks to Record and Killing Fed Rate-Hike Bets

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, crushing expectations for an 80,000 gain and pushing the S&P 500 to a record close as traders slashed the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to about 44%.

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Policy6 August 20264 min read

Kashkari Calls for Gradual Rate Hikes to Contain Inflation, Dissents at Fed

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said the central bank should begin a series of small interest rate increases to curb inflation, arguing that waiting could force more aggressive action later.

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Policy6 August 20265 min read

Kashkari Urges Gradual Rate Hikes Now, Dissents on Fed Hold

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari called for the central bank to begin a series of small interest rate increases to contain above-target inflation, dissenting at last week's policy meeting and arguing that current monetary policy shows no evidence of being restrictive.

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Policy6 August 20263 min read

Fed’s Cook Signals Readiness to Raise Rates if Inflation Persists

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday she is prepared to support an interest rate hike unless inflation shows sustained improvement, warning that the central bank no longer has the luxury of waiting to act.

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Policy5 August 20265 min read

Paulson Signals Open Mind on Rates as Inflation Stall Raises Policy Doubts

Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said the current policy stance may still be appropriate, but she is prepared to recalibrate — possibly toward higher rates — if underlying inflation fails to keep falling.

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Economy3 August 20263 min read

UK recession risk rises if Strait of Hormuz stays closed until 2027, EY warns

The UK economy faces a potential contraction next year if the Strait of Hormuz remains shut through early to mid-2027, according to a new EY forecast that underscores the geo-economic threat from the Iran conflict. Growth would slow to 0.5% in 2026 and turn negative at -0.2% in 2027, while inflation could surge to 6.4%.

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Economy3 August 20264 min read

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Three Dissent; Warsh Faces Pressure from Trump and Inflation

The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 to keep its benchmark rate at 3.5%-3.75%, with three regional presidents dissenting in favor of a rate hike, as Chair Kevin Warsh navigates persistent inflation, the Iran war, and explicit calls from President Trump for lower borrowing costs.

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Economy3 August 20265 min read

Fed holds rates at 3.5-3.75% in 9-3 vote, three dissenters signal hawkish pivot

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged Wednesday, but three regional bank presidents dissented in favor of a quarter-point hike, the first time in nearly a decade that three members have voted for an increase. The split raises the probability of a September rate move as inflation remains above target and the Middle East conflict fuels energy costs.

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Economy2 August 20266 min read

Fed Holds Rate Steady at 3.5%-3.75% Amid Deepest Dissent in a Decade; Hawkish Signals Rattle Markets

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged at a 9-3 vote, the largest dissent in nearly a decade, as three regional presidents pushed for a quarter-point hike. Markets sold off on the hawkish hold, with the dollar sliding and bond yields rising, as traders priced in an over 80% chance of a September increase.

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Economy2 August 20265 min read

Fed holds rates steady, three dissenters push for hike as inflation pressures persist

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75% in a 9-3 vote, with three regional bank presidents favoring a quarter-point increase. Markets sold off on the hawkish tilt, with the Dow falling over 700 points ahead of the decision and oil prices surging above $90 a barrel amid the expanding Middle East conflict.

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Economy1 August 20265 min read

Fed Holds Rates Steady in 9-3 Vote as Three Regional Presidents Dissent, Pushing for Hike

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, but a rare three-vote dissent — the first such split in nearly a decade — signals growing impatience among policymakers over inflation that has remained above the 2% target for more than five years amid the Iran war and tariff-driven price pressures.

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Economy1 August 20265 min read

Fed holds rates steady in 9-3 vote as three dissidents seek hike; inflation and Middle East war loom

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75%, but a three-member dissent for a quarter-point increase — the first such split in nearly a decade — signaled growing impatience with elevated inflation fueled by the Iran war and trade policy.

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Emerging Markets1 August 20264 min read

Nigeria defends subsidy removal savings use, targets $1 trillion economy by 2030

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said savings from fuel and forex subsidy removal were absorbed by higher debt-servicing costs and increased spending on wages and student loans, while reaffirming the government’s target of a $1 trillion economy by 2030 as achievable.

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Europe28 July 20265 min read

ECB Holds Rates Steady as Iran-Linked Energy Shock Threatens Inflation Outlook

The European Central Bank left its benchmark deposit rate at 2.25% on Thursday, citing persistent uncertainty over the impact of renewed Middle East hostilities on energy markets, while signaling that a September rate hike is increasingly likely.

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Earnings18 July 20264 min read

Netflix Tumbles to Two-Year Low as Q3 Forecast Misses, Stoking Streaming Growth Fears

Shares of Netflix fell as much as 12% after the streaming giant issued third-quarter guidance that missed analyst estimates, overshadowing a marginal earnings beat and reigniting concerns about the company’s growth trajectory. The selloff dragged peers lower and sent the stock to its lowest level in nearly two years.

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Policy15 July 20265 min read

Wall Street Rallies as Cooler Inflation Data, Warsh Remarks Dim Rate-Hike Expectations

U.S. stocks surged Tuesday after June consumer inflation slowed more than expected, slashing bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh welcomed the data but stressed the need for more evidence, while solid bank earnings added to the positive tone.

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Policy15 July 20265 min read

US Stocks Rally as Cooling Inflation Tempers Fed Rate-Hike Fears

US stocks rose Tuesday after a softer-than-expected CPI report eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, though Fed officials cautioned they need more evidence before declaring victory on inflation.

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Economy15 July 20265 min read

Fed Chair Warsh, in First Testimony, Vows No Tolerance for Inflation, Defends Independence

Kevin Warsh told Congress the Federal Reserve has “no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation” but declined to signal rate moves, while insisting the central bank will remain independent of political pressure and economic data will guide decisions.

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Economy14 July 20264 min read

Anti-migrant protests threaten South Africa's economy as foreign-worker exodus risks labor shortages

Thousands of African migrants have left South Africa after a nationwide anti-migrant march on June 30, and economists warn the exodus could damage the businesses and jobs protesters aim to protect, while investors flag a new risk factor.