RBA Rate Hike Looms as Inflation Runs Hot, Economists Warn
Goldman Sachs and CBA now see an RBA rate rise as soon as next month after a hotter-than-expected CPI print, while Westpac holds its ground.
Aug 27, 20261 views
Bessent’s Treasury Buyback Pivot: Bold Debt Management or Market Gamble?
Treasury Secretary doubles long-term bond repurchases and hints at more, testing Wall Street’s patience as bond yields surge.
Aug 26, 20261 views
Burnham’s First Budget: Tax Signals, Pub Reliefs, and a Growth Gamble
New PM’s economic agenda takes shape with business rates cuts, borrowing hints, and warnings over tax rises
Aug 26, 20261 views
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Collapse as 50% Tariffs Take Effect, Escalating Economic War
Negotiations fail over 'unthinkable' demands, triggering tit-for-tat tariffs on $20B in goods and threats of auto duties.
Aug 25, 20261 views
New Zealand Labour Vows to Restore RBNZ Dual Mandate Amid Economic Strain
Opposition party promises to bring back employment and price stability goals, responding to weak demand and emigration.
Aug 23, 20262 views
Warsh Faces First Big Test at Jackson Hole as Inflation, Bond Markets Roil
New Fed chair's debut symposium comes amid sticky inflation, a bond selloff, and growing political pressure on central bank independence.
Aug 22, 20262 views
Treasury Buyback Surprise Sends Bond Markets on a Wild Ride
Long-dated yields plunged and rebounded after the Treasury announced debt buybacks, leaving savers and investors on edge.
Aug 21, 20262 views
Trump’s Pivotal Week: Iran Ceasefire, Supreme Court Tariff Test, and State of the Union
As Trump claims victory in Iran and the Supreme Court scrutinizes his tariffs, global markets and allies watch with apprehension.
Aug 21, 20260 views
Asian Bonds Fall as Treasury Rally Fades; Dollar Slips on Buyback Skepticism
Investors doubt US long-term debt buybacks will offer lasting relief, pressuring Asian fixed income and the greenback.
Aug 21, 20261 views
Fed Holds Rates Steady in 'Hawkish Pause' as Inflation Lingers
In a 9-3 split, the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, signaling patience while leaving the door open for future hikes.
Aug 17, 20260 views