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Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock

Apr 23, 2026 04:23 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to keep its interest rates unchanged at its upcoming April 2728 policy meeting, while signaling a possible rate hike as early as June or July. With global markets already pricing...

Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty

Apr 22, 2026 01:49 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Paraguays central bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.5% for the second straight month, signaling confidence in the countrys stable inflation outlook despite ongoing global economic...

South Korea Central Bank Signals Cautious Policy Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions

Apr 21, 2026 01:41 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

South Koreas newly appointed central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, has emphasized the need for a cautious and flexible monetary policy as global uncertainties intensify. Speaking during his inauguration on Tuesday, the...

Japan Inflation Expectations Rise as BOJ Rate Hike Timing Faces Uncertainty

Apr 20, 2026 06:59 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Most Japanese households expect inflation to continue rising in the coming years, according to a recent Bank of Japan (BOJ) quarterly survey, reinforcing pressure on policymakers to pursue further interest rate hikes....

Bank of Japan's Ueda Flags Low Real Interest Rates as Key Factor in Rate Hike Timing

Apr 17, 2026 01:33 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled on Thursday that the central banks next move on interest rates will need to carefully account for Japans currently low real interest rates, even as the country navigates a complex...

The Goolsbee Gaze: Why Iran's Oil Shock Could Freeze Fed Rate Cuts Until 2027

Apr 15, 2026 10:16 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee has issued a startling warning that the current conflict involving Iran and the ensuing oil price increases might postpone U.S. interest rate reduction until 2027. This...

Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Middle East Inflation Fears

Apr 15, 2026 03:42 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

South Koreas incoming Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor nominee Shin Hyun-song has hinted at a possible shift toward tighter monetary policy, warning that prolonged supply-side shocks stemming from the ongoing Middle East...

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Economy

ECB Signals Possible Rate Hike as Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns

The European Central Bank is increasingly considering an interest rate hike at its upcoming June meeting as rising energy prices linked to the Iran conflict continue to intensify inflation pressures across the eurozone,...

Rubio, Jaishankar Discuss Iran Crisis, Trade, and Energy Security During Key U.S.-India Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held high-level talks on Saturday, focusing on the Iran conflict, maritime security, trade relations, visa issues, and energy...

Mexico-EU Free Trade Deal Signals Strategic Shift Away From U.S. Dependence

Mexico and the European Union officially signed a long-delayed free trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties and reducing reliance on the United States amid ongoing tariff tensions linked to U.S. President...

World Bank Emergency Funding Demand Surges as 27 Countries Seek Crisis Support Amid Iran Conflict

Twenty-seven countries have moved to unlock emergency financing from existing World Bank programs following the economic shock caused by the ongoing Iran conflict, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters. The...

Trump-China Summit Yields Limited Progress on Trade and Tech Cooperation

US President Donald Trumps May 1315 visit to China ended with both nations agreeing to strengthen communication and pursue a constructive strategic stability framework, signaling cautious progress in US-China relations....

Politics

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Refugee Camp Kills Infant and Parents Amid Fragile Ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed three Palestinians on Sunday, including a six-month-old baby, according to local health officials. The victims were...

Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Draws Criticism Amid Rising Gas Prices

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing growing criticism after repeatedly promoting his White House ballroom construction project while Americans struggle with high gas prices and economic uncertainty. Speaking at the...

China Coal Mine Explosion Death Toll Revised to 82 in Shanxi

Chinese authorities have revised the death toll from the deadly coal mine gas explosion in northern Shanxi province to 82, down from the initially reported figure of more than 90. Despite the correction, the disaster...

Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Nuclear Talks Advance

U.S. President Donald Trump said a largely negotiated memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route disrupted since the outbreak of...

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Strike on Kyiv Amid Oreshnik Threat

Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack early Sunday after Ukraines air force warned that Russia could launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. Powerful explosions shook Ukraines capital...

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

Meta AI Push Could Add $26 Billion in Revenue by 2027, Wolfe Research Says

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is projected to generate more than $26 billion in additional revenue by 2027 through artificial intelligence products, subscription services, and new advertising tools, according to a recent...

SpaceX Starship V3 Test Flight Boosts IPO Momentum Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX successfully completed a major test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket, marking a significant achievement for Elon Musks aerospace company as it moves closer to a highly anticipated initial public offering....

PDG Explores $1 Billion Sale of China Data Center Assets

Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a major data center operator backed by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has reportedly launched a sale process for its China-based assets that could be valued at as much as $1 billion,...

Lam Research Expands AI-Powered Semiconductor Tools and Arizona Operations

Lam Research is accelerating its investment in artificial intelligence and advanced sensing technology to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency while expanding its presence in Arizona and California. The...

Texas Sues Meta Over WhatsApp Encryption Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and its messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the companies of misleading consumers about WhatsApps encryption and privacy protections. The...