The RBA is widely, but not unanimously, expected to raise its cash rate by 25bp today: CBA tips RBA rate hike tomorrow but warns Iran war makes it a close call. The RBA is widely, but not unanimously, expected to raise its cash rate by 25bp today: CBA tips RBA rate hike to
CEO of Berkshire's Benjamin Moore says paint shoppers 'trading down' as inflation weighs Reuters CEO of Berkshire's Benjamin Moore says paint shoppers 'trading down' as inflation weighs Reuters
China: Oil shock seen contained – Standard Chartered Standard Chartered’s Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding expect robust external demand to support China’s April industrial production and trade, even as services and construction soften. China: Oil shock seen contained – Standar
Fed's Williams: I see GDP up 2-2.25% in 2026, unemployment of 4.25-4.5%. Fed's Williams: I see GDP up 2-2.25% in 2026, unemployment of 4.25-4.5%. Policy is well placed to manage risks. Inflation probably 3% this year, returns to 2% target by 2027. Tariffs and energy
New York Fed President John Williams spoke before the Cynosure Group Spring Symposium: US monetary policy remains well positioned for uncertain economy No way to know yet how Iran war impact will play out for U.S. economy Risks to both sides of Fed's mandates have increased...</p
Eurozone: Higher inflation and ECB hikes support Euro – BNP Paribas BNP Paribas economists project Eurozone Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to slow from 1.5% in 2025 to 1.0% in 2026, with inflation rebounding to 3.0% in 2026 and 3.3% in... Eurozone: Higher inflation an
Turkey: Disinflation risks rise with energy shock – ING ING’s Chief Economist for Turkey, Muhammet Mercan, notes that April inflation rose more than expected, with annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 32.4%, well above the Central Bank of Turkey’s 16%... Turkey: Disi
India: IIP Growth mix signals uneven demand – Societe Generale Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu notes that India’s March Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth slowed to 4.1% year-on-year from 5.2% in February, the weakest in five months, with the eight-core sector... I
Sweden: Eventful week with Riksbank rate decision and April flash CPI Preliminary inflation figures for April are expected to indicate a clear decline compared to March. Sweden: Eventful week with Riksbank rate decision and April flash CPI Preliminary inflation figures for
Bank of Korea deputy chief Ryoo Sang-dai says it is time to consider rate hikes, with forward guidance set to turn hawkish at the May 28 meeting under new governor Shin Hyun-song. Bank of Korea deputy chief Ryoo Sang-dai says it is time to consider rate hikes, with forward