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Fed Minutes reveal hawkish twist as some officials raise rate-hike talk

Federal Reserve policymakers signaled growing unease about persistent inflation at their January meeting, with several officials indicating rates may need to rise again if price pressures fail to ease — a shift that complicates expectations for cuts later this year.

19 Feb 2026, 09:28

Behind closed doors: EU explores ECB successor options amid Lagarde rumors

European leaders are debating whether to accelerate the appointment of Christine Lagarde’s successor at the European Central Bank, as political uncertainty in France and fresh reports of a possible early departure add urgency to the timeline.

18 Feb 2026, 07:51

UK unemployment hits five-year high as wage growth cools, bolstering case for BOE rate cut

Labour-market data show rising joblessness and moderating pay pressures, reinforcing expectations of an interest-rate reduction in the spring.

17 Feb 2026, 07:35

Beijing’s mitigating dollar risk

China’s financial authorities are currently executing a complex maneuvering strategy on two fronts. Internationally, Beijing is actively shielding its banking sector from increasing volatility in United States sovereign debt. Domestically, the central bank is engaged in a massive liquidity injection to stabilize local markets ahead of the Lunar New Year.

9 Feb 2026, 09:10

Takaichi secures historic election win, cementing strongest mandate in postwar Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the largest single-party election victory in modern Japanese history, handing her government unrivaled legislative power and reshaping expectations for fiscal policy, markets and constitutional debate.

9 Feb 2026, 08:34

Silver whipsaws as thin liquidity magnifies violent price swings

Silver extended its roller-coaster trading, plunging sharply before rebounding, as fragile liquidity and fading speculative demand left the market struggling to establish a floor.

6 Feb 2026, 09:04

The silver rout was not about demand

Silver’s recent move has been less than about a single shock, 47% drop in positioning and exposure reflects more than caution; it reflects frustration. When silver failed to respond to supportive narratives around inflation, geopolitics, or supply constraints, capital began to exit in size.

6 Feb 2026, 08:08

GBP in focus as bank of England stands firm on rates

The British pound is back in focus today as the Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, the Bank is wary of being fooled by temporary factors. Officials are still uneasy about wage growth, which remains sticky.

5 Feb 2026, 08:11

Gold rebounds above $4,900 as trade deal with India and Iran talks ease pressure

Gold staged a sharp rebound after two days of heavy selling, supported by bargain hunting and a partial easing in geopolitical and trade tensions, even as uncertainty lingers ahead of key US economic data delayed by the government shutdown.

3 Feb 2026, 08:56

Australia raises interest rate as inflation and growth surprise

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised its cash rate target to 3.85%, signaling its concern over rising inflation and strong domestic economic activity. This decision reflects a shift in the RBA’s outlook, as both inflation and growth have exceeded expectations compared with six months ago.

3 Feb 2026, 08:21