Japan's industrial output and retail sales beat forecasts in July
Japan's industrial output and retail sales beat forecasts in July, but manufacturers expect a September decline.
31/08/2026 00:1315 min read
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ASB preview: Path of least resistance points to RBNZ 25bp hike
ASB expects RBNZ to hike 25bp on Wednesday and signal at least one more hike, with OCR peak near 3.3%.
30/08/2026 23:4416 min read
Bessent urges G20 allies to address China's $1.2 trillion trade gap
Bessent presses G20 on China's $1.2 trillion surplus, keeps tariff truce on $30 billion in goods.
30/08/2026 23:2217 min read
Bessent: Yen moves contained, backs Ueda before G20
Bessent says yen moves contained, backs Ueda, and sees no new intervention. He expects BOJ to set its own pace on rates.
30/08/2026 22:4115 min read
ECB's Schnabel: Put euro on blockchain, stablecoins can't replace central bank money
ECB's Isabel Schnabel argued at Jackson Hole that the euro should be issued on a blockchain, and stablecoins cannot replace central bank money for settlement.
30/08/2026 22:279 min read
Split NZIER Shadow Board leans towards RBNZ rate hike this week
NZIER's Shadow Board reports a majority recommending a 25bp OCR hike to 2.75% on Wednesday, but several members prefer holding at 2.50%.
30/08/2026 22:2114 min read
Oil climbs after US strike on Iran and retaliatory missile fire
Oil rose around 2% after US forces struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran retaliated with missile fire.
30/08/2026 22:111 min read
Yen Weakens Despite $97 Billion Intervention; Bitcoin Carry Trade Risk Looms
Japan's yen fell to 160.16 per dollar despite ¥15.4 trillion support. A stronger yen may unwind carry trades, potentially hurting Bitcoin.
30/08/2026 21:587 min read
Iran launches multi-province missile barrage after Larak Island strike
Iran launched missiles from four provinces, including anti-ship cruise missiles aimed at the Strait of Hormuz, after a reported US strike on Larak Island.
30/08/2026 21:4215 min read
Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole speech lifts September rate hike odds, pressures stocks
Following hawkish remarks from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, implied probability of a September rate hike rose to 58%, pressuring equities.
30/08/2026 21:3115 min read