Ueda: Spring wage talks crucial for BOJ inflation outlook
BOJ Governor Ueda highlighted spring wage talks for FY2027 as key for inflation trends, and said policy will not be swayed by board changes.
18/09/2026 07:227 min read
Inflation
BOJ's Ueda Signals Further Tightening Amid Inflation Risks
BOJ Governor Ueda stated the bank will continue to raise rates in response to economic and price developments, noting inflation overshooting risks.
18/09/2026 07:026 min read
Grayscale: Further Fed Hikes Unlikely to Reshape Crypto Markets
Grayscale's Pandl says Fed's mid-cycle adjustment won't drive major crypto shifts.
18/09/2026 06:269 min read
Ueda faces questions after two dissenters on BOJ rate hike to 1.25%
The BOJ's rate hike to 1.25% was accompanied by two dissenting votes, putting Governor Ueda's press conference in focus.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
BoJ raises rate to 1.25%; RBA flags inflation risks
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected; RBA warns of inflation risks. Iran attacks tanker, US sanctions crypto exchange.
18/09/2026 03:4217 min read
Bullock flags RBA policy tightening doubts as oil price risks mount
RBA's Bullock signals policy may not be tight enough as oil price risks build, hinting at a possible rate hike.
18/09/2026 01:2116 min read
Bullock warns Middle East-driven inflation risks now materialising
RBA Governor Bullock testified that inflation risks flagged in August are materialising, with Middle East conflict and AI boom pushing up prices.
17/09/2026 23:5318 min read
Japan's August CPI Rises 1.9% Year-on-Year, Misses Forecasts
Japan's headline CPI came in at 1.9% y/y in August, below the 2.0% forecast. Core-core CPI also missed expectations at 1.7%.
17/09/2026 23:413 min read
RBA Governor Bullock testimony key as rate hike odds hit 70-75%
RBA Governor Michele Bullock appears before parliament as markets assign a 70-75% probability to a rate hike at the September meeting.
17/09/2026 21:2116 min read
Japan's August CPI due as BoJ rate hike looks all but certain
Japan's August CPI data is due as the BoJ is widely expected to raise rates to 1.25%, with swaps pricing a near-certain hike.
17/09/2026 20:5415 min read
Canada August PPI climbs 1.3% m/m versus 0.6% prior
Canada's August producer price index rose 1.3% m/m, up from 0.6%. Annual PPI increased 13.5%, and raw materials prices also surged.
17/09/2026 13:212 min read
US housing starts in August came in at 1.275m, below 1.309m forecast
US August housing starts at 1.275m missed estimation; permits also lower. Mortgage rates near 7%; relief may come after Iran war, if ever.
17/09/2026 12:422 min read
Eurozone August inflation revised slightly lower to 3.2%
Eurozone annual inflation was revised down to 3.2% in August, with energy prices rising 14.3%.
17/09/2026 09:118 min read
Warsh's hawkish stance puts Fed credibility to the test
Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4.00% unanimously; Warsh signals more hikes ahead, with markets pricing in a 90% chance of another move this year.
17/09/2026 05:2110 min read
IMF warns RBA may need to hike again, urges Australian spending cuts
IMF warns RBA may hike again, citing inflation, urges Australian spending cuts; markets price ~80% chance of a September hike.
17/09/2026 01:0117 min read