Economics
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AI boom fuels inflation fears, complicating Fed’s next rate move
Federal Reserve officials were split last month on whether to increase interest rates or keep them steady, with many seeing…
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Egypt Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low of 14.3%
Egypt’s annual urban inflation eased for the third consecutive month to 14.3% in June 2026 from 14.6% in May, below…
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China Producer Prices Rise the Most in Near 4 Years
China’s producer prices increased 4.1% year-on-year in June 2026, accelerating from a 3.9% rise in the previous month and matching…
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China Inflation Rate Slightly Below Forecasts
China’s annual inflation eased to 1.0% in June 2026 from 1.2% in both April and May, slightly below market expectations…
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Economic Calendar – FOMC Minutes and Hawkish RBNZ in the Spotlight
The primary factor shaping sentiment across global financial markets is a sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.…
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Japan Bank Lending Growth Holds at 5-Year High
Japan’s bank lending rose 5.7% year-on-year in June 2026, falling slightly short of market forecasts for a 5.8% increase and…
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Australia Confirms Steeper Decline in Building Permits
Australia’s seasonally adjusted dwelling approvals fell 1.1% month-on-month to a four-month low of 17,019 units in May 2026, following a…
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RBNZ Raises OCR, Flags Further Rate Hikes
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its cash rate by 25 bps to 2.50% at its July meeting, the…
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Q2 Earnings preview
Key takeaways European earnings boost from energy sector How long can energy prop up earnings growth? Analysts upbeat ahead of…
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China’s FX Reserves Dip in June
China’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.416 trillion at the end of June 2026, down from an over ten-year high…
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