Sweden’s central bank minutes reveal a more accommodative stance than projected in its latest monetary policy report. The Riksbank’s June 2026 meeting minutes indicated a dovish tilt that exceeded expectations set by its Monetary Policy Report (MPR). While the minutes did
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Gold falls toward $4,000 per ounce on Fed expectations Gold has fallen toward $4,000 per ounce alongside a broader market sell-off. A stronger US Dollar and expectations of higher-for-longer Federal Reserve policy have pressured gold prices. Silver prices h
Riksbank minutes expected to show division on policy rate The Riksbank left the policy rate unchanged at 1.75% last week. The central bank also raised the rate path, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy. The board was split in May, and this divis
XAG/USD falls to $60.74, its lowest level in over six months, amid expectations of prolonged Fed hawkishness. Silver prices extended losses, with XAG/USD hitting $60.74 during Asian trading, marking a fresh six-month low. The decline reflects growing trader conviction that
XAG/USD falls to a six-month low on expectations of prolonged Fed tightening and a stronger USD. Silver (XAG/USD) slid to $60.74, its lowest level in over six months, as traders priced in an 86% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year. The shift follows rising infl
Majority of Bank of Japan policymakers deemed the June rate increase appropriate, citing a widening gap from the neutral rate. The Bank of Japan’s June meeting summary revealed broad support for its recent rate hike, with most board members describing the move as overdue.
Goldman Sachs expects the FOMC to keep rates unchanged this year despite rising odds of a December hike in futures markets. Goldman Sachs said its base case remains that the Federal Reserve will leave its policy rate unchanged through 2025, even as futures traders price in
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares hit a 52-week low on Tuesday amid a broad retreat in artificial intelligence stocks. With the pull-back, Palantir stock has dropped 33% in 2026 On the stock market today, Palantir stock fell nearly 1% to 118.38 in morning trading.
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor argues for maintaining rates unchanged, citing a 75 bps gap above his neutral rate. Bank of England external policy member Alan Taylor urged holding interest rates steady, calling an extended pause the appropriate policy response. Ma