RBA cuts rates, but warns against easing too much too soon
RBA lowered its cash rate target by 25bps to 4.10%, as widely anticipated, but signaled […]
Fed’s Waller downplays tariff impact, warns against policy paralysis
Fed Governor Christopher Waller downplayed concerns that tariffs would have a significant, lasting impact on […]
Fed’s Bowman calls for patience, cites inflation risks and policy uncertainty
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman explained in a speech her support for keeping interest rates unchanged […]
Fed’s Harker signals no rush for rate cuts amid economic resilience
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker said in a speech today that the US economy continues […]
BoE’s Bailey sees ongoing gradual disinflation, warns of two-sided risks
BoE Governor Andrew Bailey reaffirmed today that the UK remains on “gradual disinflation” path, noting […]
Eurozone goods exports rises 3.1% yoy in Dec, imports rises 3.8% yoy
Eurozone goods exports rose 3.1% yoy to EUR 226.5B in December. Goods imports rose 3.8% […]
Japan’s Q4 GDP beats forecasts with 0.7% qoq growth
Japan’s economy expanded by 0.7% qoq in Q4 2024, surpassing market expectations of 0.3% qoq […]
NZ BNZ services rises to 50.4, stabilization rather than elevation
New Zealand BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index climbed from 48.1 to 50.4 in January, marking […]
NZ BNZ manufacturing rises to 51.4, first expansion in nearly two years
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector finally returned to expansion in January, with BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing […]
S&P 500 nears record high as Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan delays immediate action
U.S. stocks closed higher overnight as President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited reciprocal tariff plan […]
US initial jobless claims falls to 213k vs exp 221k
US initial jobless claims fell -7k to 213k in the week ending February 8, below […]
UK wages growth accelerates in Dec, payrolled employment rose 21k in Jan
The latest UK labor market data presents a mixed picture, with payrolled employment rising by […]