RBA set to hike 25 bps, focus shifts to guidance and August CPI
Markets expect the RBA to lift the cash rate to 4.60% tomorrow, with traders focused on guidance and August CPI for the next move.
28/09/2026 08:429 min read
Inflation
Trumpflation Broadens Beyond Fuel, Threatening US Economy
Core inflation held near 3.3% as Trumpflation spread beyond fuel, posing risks to markets.
28/09/2026 06:118 min read
Diesel's Record Spike Echoes 2008 Gasoline Peak, Fueling Inflation Fears
US diesel prices posted a record annual gain, echoing the 2008 gasoline spike and raising concerns about persistent inflation.
28/09/2026 03:138 min read
Japan services inflation quickens to 3.7% in August, fastest in over two years
Japan's services producer price index rose 3.7% in August, the fastest annual pace in over two years, driven by freight and leasing costs.
28/09/2026 01:0115 min read
BOJ minutes reveal push for faster rate hikes as price risks tilt upward
BOJ July minutes show one member pushed for faster hikes as price risks lean higher, with the pace of future moves seen potentially exceeding market…
28/09/2026 00:1417 min read
Schlegel Says Swiss Inflation Position 'Comfortable' as Other Central Banks Raise Rates
SNB President Martin Schlegel said Swiss inflation forecasts are near the middle of the target range. The central bank held its rate steady at zero.
27/09/2026 23:5514 min read
Inflation Tops Family Office Concerns; Stocks Still Top Choice
Family offices cite inflation as top worry, but 46% increased stock exposure. Crypto sees more planned cuts than additions.
25/09/2026 14:419 min read
Final September UMich consumer sentiment hits 48.1, topping 47.6 forecast
Final September UMich consumer sentiment beat expectations at 48.1, with inflation expectations remaining elevated.
25/09/2026 14:114 min read
Fed's Williams warns repeat supply shocks complicate inflation fight
New York Fed President John Williams warned that repeated supply shocks are complicating the fight to bring inflation back to 2%.
25/09/2026 10:228 min read
German consumer confidence drops more than expected in October GfK survey as energy costs weigh
GfK German consumer climate index fell to -30.6 in October, well below the expected -27.4, as energy costs weigh on household confidence.
25/09/2026 06:127 min read
Mortgage Rate Climbs to 7.45%; What It Signals for Crypto
The 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.45% as Treasury yields surged, putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto markets.
25/09/2026 05:128 min read
Oxford Economics Gauge Enters Recession Zone, Consumer Spending Unfazed
Oxford Economics' US business-cycle indicator sounds recession alarm, but consumer spending and AI investment remain strong.
25/09/2026 02:3213 min read
Daiwa forecasts December BOJ rate increase after Ueda's policy pivot
Daiwa Securities predicts the Bank of Japan will raise rates again in December 2026, followed by a hike in April 2027, as the BOJ shifts to maintaining…
25/09/2026 00:2218 min read
Paulson sees possible need for another Fed rate hike to curb inflation
Fed's Paulson signals another rate hike may be needed; other officials echo hawkish stance.
24/09/2026 14:318 min read
BOE's Breeden casts doubt on path to lower energy prices
BOE Deputy Governor Breeden says energy prices may stay elevated, potentially forcing policy response despite limited pass-through.
24/09/2026 14:018 min read