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US stock indexes experienced significant losses on Friday, with the Dow Jones plummeting 450 points and the Nasdaq composite sinking 1.6%, amid concerns over a weak economy and high inflation.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is reportedly considering a 25-basis-point interest rate hike this month due to concerns over rising inflation, while leaving open the option for faster future hikes.

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Fortress Investment Group's Chief Strategist Elizabeth Burton stated that interest rates are still likely to rise further, citing inflation concerns driven by elevated oil prices and the need for a fiscal response to address underlying issues.

Peru's August inflation exceeded expectations, reaching the highest level since 2023, driven by housing and utilities costs such as electricity and gas.

A bond selloff drove US yields to 2008 highs amid rising oil prices from attacks on supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation concerns and expectations of higher central bank rates.

Global bond yields reached multi-decade highs amid rising Middle East tensions, particularly U.S.-Iran hostilities, which intensified energy and inflation concerns.

Eurozone inflation increased to 3.3% in August, driven by higher energy prices, which has led to expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates next week.

Australia's residential property market experienced a fifth consecutive monthly decline in August, with national home prices falling 0.9% and Sydney and Melbourne leading the drop at 1.4% and 1.1% respectively.