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PBOC overnight reverse repo omits rate, clouds policy signal
PBOC overnight reverse repo pricing stayed undisclosed at launch, leaving traders to infer whether Beijing is shifting its short-term policy benchmark.
Fed inflation: Barkin says price pressures remain too high
Fed inflation remains above target, Tom Barkin said, even as some pressures ease, keeping the case for a restrictive policy stance intact.
Student loan forgiveness 2026: what still works after SAVE
Student loan forgiveness 2026 still includes PSLF, IDR discharge and targeted relief, even as former SAVE borrowers face new deadlines.
US core inflation forecasts rise as Fed cuts slip to 2027
US core inflation forecasts rose after May PCE hit 3.4 per cent, with economists now seeing the Federal Reserve on hold until June 2027.
SAVE plan exit deadline delayed to Sept. 29 for borrowers
SAVE plan exit deadline moves to at least Sept. 29, giving borrowers more time before a forced switch while extending uncertainty over monthly payments.
Tokyo inflation 1.6% keeps BOJ on track for another hike
Tokyo inflation rose to 1.6 per cent in June, the first acceleration in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on course for a further rate rise.
PBOC overnight reverse repo signals shift in rate control
PBOC overnight reverse repo operations planned for June 29-30 point to tighter control of short-term funding costs and a bond-friendly shift.
Bank of Korea signals higher rates as housing debt risks rise
Bank of Korea said higher rates may be needed as Seoul home prices rose for a 72nd straight week and household debt concerns returned to the policy debate.
Australia core inflation hits 3.6% as RBA pressure builds
Australia core inflation accelerated to 3.6% in May while headline CPI eased to 4.0%, keeping the RBA under hawkish pressure.
Colombia election 2026: markets eye pro-business turn
Colombia election 2026 delivered a narrow win for Abelardo de la Espriella, giving investors a pro-business signal but a harder governability test.
China supply-chain warning widens rare-earth dispute
China supply-chain warning widened the rare-earth dispute after Beijing targeted 10 U.S. entities, raising costs for global manufacturers.
South Korea chip boom raises property-market risk
South Korea's chip boom is raising property-market risk as policymakers warn export windfalls and stock gains could spill into real estate.
PCE inflation 2026: hot print keeps Fed hike bets alive
PCE inflation 2026 is expected to reaccelerate, backing Kevin Warsh's hawkish Fed stance and keeping rate-hike bets in play.
Student loan repayment changes 2026: what July 1 means
Student loan repayment changes on July 1 will end SAVE, add RAP and a new standard plan, and offer auto-pay users a temporary rate cut.
Trump says US better off without USMCA before July review
Trump's USMCA threat before the July 1 review revives trade risk for North American manufacturers and puts a settled pact back in play.
China retail sales fall 0.6% as demand gap widens
China retail sales fell 0.6 per cent in May, the first drop since late 2022, as property and investment data weakened.
BOJ raises rates to 1% as yen carry trades face test
BOJ raises rates to 1% for the first time since 1995, putting yen carry trades and Japan's bond-buying path under fresh pressure.
Student loan forgiveness 2026: rules borrowers need
Student loan forgiveness 2026 still exists through PSLF, IBR and other routes, but July 1 repayment changes narrow the choices.
BOE rate hikes gain support as Iran war strains unity
BOE rate hikes are back in view as inflation expectations rise and officials debate whether Iran-war price pressure needs another move.
Kevin Warsh Fed meeting: 4.2% inflation test for markets
Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting gives markets a test of his rate signals as 4.2 per cent inflation keeps hike bets alive.
India fiscal deficit may hit 4.8% on Iran war costs
India fiscal deficit may widen to 4.8% of GDP as Iran-war energy subsidies test New Delhi's post-Covid budget discipline.
US inflation hits 4.2% as energy costs surge in May
US inflation hit 4.2% in May, the fastest pace in three years, as higher energy costs complicated the Fed's rate path near term.
BOJ Ueda absence clouds June rate decision as yen stays near 160
BOJ Ueda absence shifts June rate messaging to deputies as markets price a 25-basis-point hike and watch the yen near 160.5.
ECB rate hike 2026: first rise since 2023 on inflation
ECB rate hike 2026 lifted the deposit rate to 2.25 per cent as energy costs pushed inflation forecasts higher.
The petrochemical bottleneck making electronics inflation sticky
The Jubail petrochemical shutdown knocked out ~70% of the world's high-purity PPE resin, sending PCB prices up 40% in a month. The Iran supply shock has reached electronics.
