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European Morning Brief · Monday 31 August 2026

The Trade Academy Team

Aug 31

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Warsh turned hawkish — and the debasement trade broke
The Fed chair's Jackson Hole debut sent rate-hike expectations sharply higher, and Barclays now sees two more hikes this year. Gold fell 3.2% on Friday and silver 4.3%; the five-year yield jumped nine basis points and the dollar rose to a two-week high. Europe closed higher into it, led by German carmakers and French banks — BMW gained 4.61%. Over the weekend the Gulf reignited: Brent is back above $90 with Trump threatening Iran's Kharg Island export hub. European markets have not yet opened. — Warsh turned hawkish — and the debasement trade broke

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