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Today, Oct 15
06:17 story GBP

UK Economy Posts Unexpected 0.1% Growth in August, Sterling Rises

The UK economy recorded an unexpected **0.1%** expansion in August, defying forecasts for a contraction and leading to a notable rise in the **British pound**.
03:47 story AUD

RBNZ Chief Economist Signals October Rate Decision Remains ‘Completely Open’ Amid Hike Bias

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Chief Economist Paul Conway stated the upcoming **late-October** rate decision is "**completely open**," maintaining optionality for a **25 basis point hike**.
02:47 story JPY

BOJ Board Member Koeda Advocates Timely Rate Adjustments, Warns Against Caution

Bank of Japan Board Member Junko Koeda has signaled a hawkish stance on interest rates, advocating for timely adjustments and warning against excessive caution, citing various...
Yesterday, Oct 14
22:17 story AUD Live

Australia’s September Jobs Report: Unemployment at Five-Year High, RBA Rate Hike Bets Pared

Australia's September jobs report revealed the unemployment rate at a five-year high of 4.7% and a loss of 39.3K jobs, prompting traders to scale back RBA...
20:32 story USD

Fed’s Goolsbee Labels Recent CPI ‘Discouraging,’ Warns of Overheating Risks

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee expressed concern over recent CPI data, particularly services inflation, warning that further elevated readings would be "unacceptable" and could lead to...
19:17 story USD

Federal Reserve’s Beige Book Shows Decelerating Growth Amid Broadening Price Pressures

The latest Federal Reserve Beige Book indicates a slight slowdown in economic activity across most districts, while simultaneously highlighting persistent and intensifying price pressures, particularly from...
14:17 story AUD

China’s September Exports Significantly Exceed Expectations, Driven by Tech Demand

China's exports surged in September, far surpassing forecasts, fueled by robust global demand for technology products and providing a crucial boost to the economy.
13:47 story CHF

US September Core CPI Exceeds Expectations, Bolstering Fed Rate Hike Speculation

The September US Consumer Price Index showed core inflation rising more than anticipated, leading markets to increase the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike.
12:49 story USD

U.S. Consumer Prices Rose 3.7% Annually in September, Meeting Most Estimates

U.S. consumer prices increased 0.6% monthly and 3.7% annually in September, driven partly by energy costs, maintaining inflation above the Federal Reserve's target.
12:48 story USD

Bank of America Fined Over $1.2 Billion for Anti-Money Laundering Failures, Impacts Q3 Results

Bank of America was hit with federal penalties exceeding **$1.2 billion** for failing to report suspicious transactions, impacting its third-quarter financial results and causing its shares...
07:33 story EUR

ECB’s Lagarde Signals Proactive Stance on Inflation Amidst Energy Price Concerns

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde indicated the bank would not wait for full evidence of second-round inflation effects before acting, despite current inflation being primarily...
07:33 story SGD

Singapore’s MAS Unexpectedly Holds Policy Steady, Citing Lower Inflation Outlook

Singapore's central bank surprised markets by maintaining its monetary policy, leading to initial weakness in the Singapore dollar, though analysts suggest the tightening cycle may not...
06:02 story GBP

BoE’s Bailey Stresses Inflation Commitment Amid Market Resilience Concerns

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated the central bank's commitment to its inflation target while calling for stronger financial markets to absorb future shocks.
02:18 story AUD

China’s September PPI Surges 5.0%, CPI Rises 0.9% Amid Divergent Inflation Trends

China's Producer Price Index (PPI) significantly exceeded expectations in September 2026, rising 5.0% year-over-year, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.9%, slightly missing forecasts.
Tuesday, Oct 13
22:39 story USD

U.S. Economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for Macroeconomic Stabilization Research

U.S. economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for their...
22:38 story CNY

EU and China Agree to Cap Hybrid Electric Vehicle Imports at 350,000 Annually

The European Union and China have reached a landmark four-year agreement to limit Chinese hybrid electric vehicle imports, aiming to address trade imbalances and protect European...
22:38 story USD

Fed’s Williams Signals One Final Rate Hike in 2026, No Further Increases in 2027

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams indicated that one more interest rate hike is likely this year, but he does not foresee additional increases in...
22:37 story KRW

IMF Raises 2024 Global Growth Outlook to 3.1% on AI, Warns of Resilience Limits and Geopolitical Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its 2024 global growth forecast to 3.1% due to an AI-driven investment boom, while simultaneously cautioning about the global...
22:37 story USD

Fed’s Collins Signals Further Rate Hikes by Year-End Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins indicated that interest rates will likely need to rise further before the end of the year to curb persistent inflation,...
22:36 story RUB

U.S. President Trump Secures Russian Diesel Supply, Faces Congressional Backlash

President Donald Trump announced a deal for Russia to supply millions of tons of diesel to global markets, including the U.S., aiming to reduce fuel prices....