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Germany's unemployment exceeds expectations in September

U.S. Consumer Confidence falls in September

European Stocks Tumble as Iran-Strait of Hormuz Crisis Rattles Global Markets

Canada's economy shows growth in July, but growth stalled in

Japan Eyes Reduction in Inflation-Linked Bond Buybacks Amid Surging Investor Demand

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Gold Prices Surge on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Reports

Bank of Korea likely to keep key interest rate on hold at 0.50 pct in November

South Korean Stocks Tumble as Hawkish BOK Governor Appointment Rattles Markets

Goldman Sachs Raises ECB Rate Hike Forecast Amid Persistent Energy-Driven Inflation

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U.S. House prices increase slightly in July

U.S. durable goods orders sustain robust growth

U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly decrease

Reserve Bank of India likely to stand pat in December

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Chart of the Day: Uncertainties and volatility

Chart courtesy - Soberlook.com

Friday, January 13, 2017 3:05 PM UTC

This fantastic chart shared by Soberlook.com shows the relations between Global policy uncertainties and volatility that went hand in hand in the past but diverged since 2014.

Currently, the economic policy uncertainties are at multi-decade high while volatility is at multi-decade low.

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