Philippine Central Bank Raises Rates for Third Straight Meeting
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its benchmark overnight reverse repurchase rate to 5.00% from 4.75%. Source link
Economics
BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino Vows Inflation Vigilance as Rate-Hike Bets Mount
The overnight index swaps market is pricing in nearly a 90% chance of a rate increase at the upcoming Bank
Bank of Korea Delivers Back-to-Back Rate Increase
South Korea’s central bank also projected stronger growth this year. Source link
U.S. 2Q GDP Growth Unchanged at 1.5% in Second Estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026, the Commerce Department said in
U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rose More than Expected in July
Total orders for durable goods—which comprise goods meant to last three years or more—increased in July by 1.1% to $339.3
Kevin Warsh faces his biggest audience this week with one question hanging over him: Is inflation high because of one-off shocks such as tariffs and a war, or because the economy is running too hot?
Kevin Warsh has kept his views on interest rates close to the vest, leaving investors and Fed officials to guess
Thailand Central Bank Holds Rate Steady
The move comes as continued uncertainty around the Middle East conflict and fresh fiscal anxiety about the U.S. economy kept
Stubborn Australian Inflation Adds Pressure on RBA
Australian consumer prices rose by more than expected in July. Source link
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Fell in August, Conference Board Says
The research group said its consumer confidence index fell to 89.4 from 90.2 in July as expectations for future business
U.S. Home Price Growth Rose in June
The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 1.5% in the 12 months through June, compared with a 1.2%