
U.S. Adds 379,000 New Millionaires as Global Wealth Surges in 2024
Jun 19, 2025 02:12 am UTC| Economy
Wealth surged globally in 2024, with the United States seeing the largest jump in millionaires, according to the 2025 Global Wealth Report by UBS. Over 379,000 individuals became new U.S. dollar millionairesmore than 1,000...

Australia Job Market Weakens in May, Supporting Potential RBA Rate Cuts
Jun 19, 2025 02:03 am UTC| Economy
Australias labor market unexpectedly contracted in May, raising expectations for potential interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics released Thursday showed...

Oil Prices Dip as Market Eyes Trump’s Stance on Israel-Iran Conflict
Jun 19, 2025 01:51 am UTC| Economy
Oil prices fell slightly on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over U.S. involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Brent crude futures declined 37 cents (0.48%) to $76.33 a barrel by 0110...

New Zealand GDP Beats Forecasts, Slows Rate Cut Expectations
Jun 19, 2025 01:13 am UTC| Economy
New Zealands economy expanded more than expected in Q1 2025, strengthening recovery hopes after last years recession and giving the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) more leeway before making further interest rate cuts....

Japanese Firms Stay Steady Despite Trump Tariffs and Tax Debate
Jun 19, 2025 01:12 am UTC| Economy
Most Japanese companies are staying the course despite U.S. President Donald Trumps tariffs, according to a Reuters survey conducted by Nikkei Research between June 413. Among 220 responding firms, 71% said the impact of...

Bank of England Likely to Hold Rates Amid Inflation and Energy Concerns
Jun 19, 2025 01:07 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to keep interest rates steady at 4.25% on Thursday, as policymakers assess weakening inflation and economic signals alongside rising energy costs from the Israel-Iran conflict. British...

Brazil Surprises Markets with Rate Hike to 15% Amid Inflation Concerns
Jun 19, 2025 01:05 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
Brazils central bank raised the Selic interest rate by 25 basis points to 15% on Wednesday, defying market expectations of a pause. This marks the seventh straight hike and pushes rates to their highest level since 2006,...
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