Australia’s Central Bank Could Hold Rates as It Weighs Iran Impact
The Reserve Bank of Australia said its third straight interest-rate increase gives it time to weigh the Iran conflict’s impact
Economics
Japan’s Economy Accelerated in First Quarter, Backing Case for Rate Hikes
Japan’s economy continued to expand during the first quarter of 2026, backing the case for an imminent rate hike by
The economy Kevin Warsh is inheriting isn't the one he wanted
The next Fed chair wants lower rates. But the data might make that impossible. Source link
U.S. Home Builder Sentiment Improved in May But Affordability Challenges Persist
Confidence among U.S. home builders improved in May but still remains in negative territory amid rising mortgage rates, elevated costs
Swiss Economy Expands Again
GDP grew 0.5% in the first quarter, but the war in Iran threatens to derail Switzerland’s recovery in the coming
China’s April Activity Data Weakens Despite Export Strength
China’s economic activity weakened across the board in April despite resilient exports supported by global demand for artificial intelligence and
A wartime surge in energy prices is slamming consumers while boosting investors, widening a divide in the U.S. economy
A wartime price surge is slamming consumers while boosting investors. Source link
The Federal Reserve said that outgoing Chair Jerome Powell would remain as its acting leader until Kevin Warsh, who was confirmed to a four-year term by the Senate this week, could be sworn in
The Federal Reserve said that outgoing Chair Jerome Powell would remain as its acting leader until Kevin Warsh, who was
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Minutes in Focus as Middle East Uncertainty Continues
Minutes to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting will be watched for signs of whether prospects of an interest-rate
Canada Factory Sales Climb 3% in March to Highest Level in More Than a Year
Manufacturing shipments increased 3% from the month before to a seasonally adjusted C$73.57 billion, the highest level since the start