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Bank of Thailand Keeps Policy Rate Steady to Support Economic Recovery

Oct 22, 2025 03:30 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has decided to maintain its accommodative monetary policy stance to sustain the countrys fragile economic recovery, according to the minutes of its October 8 policy meeting released Wednesday....

Bank Indonesia Expected to Cut Key Interest Rate to 4.50% Amid Growth Concerns

Oct 22, 2025 01:57 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to reduce its benchmark interest rate for the fourth consecutive time on Wednesday, bringing it down to 4.50%, as policymakers shift focus toward supporting economic growth despite...

China Keeps Loan Prime Rate Unchanged Amid Rising U.S. Trade Tensions

Oct 20, 2025 02:15 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) held its benchmark loan prime rate (LPR) steady on Monday, maintaining a cautious stance as U.S.-China trade tensions intensified. The decision aligns with market expectations, as Beijing...

BOJ’s Ueda Balances Global Risks and Domestic Pressure Over Potential Rate Hike

Oct 20, 2025 01:53 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda left Washington last week uncertain whether global economic headwinds would permit an imminent interest rate hike. Global finance officials at the G20 meetings cautioned against...

Neel Kashkari Sees Low Risk of Inflation Surge, Cautions on Labor Market Weakness

Oct 17, 2025 02:55 am UTC| Central Banks Economy Insights & Views

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari expressed confidence in the U.S. economy, saying he does not foresee a major surge in inflation or a sharp weakening of the labor market. Speaking at a town hall in Rapid...

Fed’s Stephen Miran Unconcerned About Asset Price Risks Amid Easing Policy

Oct 16, 2025 15:03 pm UTC| Central Banks Economy

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran expressed confidence that the central banks plans to ease monetary policy will not dangerously inflate already elevated asset prices. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the...

Fed Poised for Second Rate Cut as Powell Signals Softer Job Market and End to QT

Oct 15, 2025 01:09 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to deliver its second interest rate cut of the year later this month, following remarks from Chairman Jerome Powell that highlighted growing risks in the U.S. labor market and the...

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Economy

Australia’s CBA Warns Strong Home Loan Demand Is Fueling Property Price Pressures

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), the nations largest lender, has raised concerns that the current surge in home loan demand is contributing to rising property prices and creating long-term risks for the housing...

Asian Stocks Retreat as Investors Brace for Nvidia Earnings and Rising Bond Yields

Asian stock markets slipped on Tuesday as investors reacted to overnight losses on Wall Street and grew cautious ahead of key earnings from artificial intelligence giant Nvidia. Tech shares led the regional downturn, while...

BOJ Governor Ueda and PM Takaichi Set for Key Meeting Amid Yen Slide and Rate-Hike Debate

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda will meet with newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday for their first official bilateral discussiona closely watched event that could shape expectations for Japans...

UK Raises Deposit Protection Limit to £120,000 to Strengthen Saver Confidence

British savers will soon benefit from significantly stronger financial protection after the Bank of England announced a major increase to the nations deposit guarantee limit. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)...

RBA Minutes Signal Growing Caution on Future Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia is signaling a more cautious stance on monetary easing as policymakers grow increasingly concerned about stubborn inflation and a surprisingly resilient labor market, according to the minutes...

Politics

FEMA Chief David Richardson Steps Down Amid Ongoing Hurricane Season

David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is stepping down only six months into the job, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). His departure comes at a critical...

U.S.–Saudi Investment Forum Draws Top American CEOs During MBS Visit

The upcoming U.S.Saudi Arabia investment forum in Washington is set to highlight strengthening economic ties as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman makes his first U.S. trip since 2018. Scheduled for November 19 at the...

Trump Reassures McDonald’s Leaders as Inflation Pressures Persist

U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to ease mounting concerns about inflation on Monday, telling McDonalds owners, operators and suppliers that his administration is making tremendous progress in lowering costs, though...

Carney Narrowly Wins Crucial Budget Vote as Canadian Parliament Moves Forward

Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a narrow but significant victory on Monday as the Canadian Parliament voted to advance his first federal budget, helping the Liberal government avoid the possibility of calling a second...

U.S. Signals Possible Military Escalation in Venezuela as Trump Keeps All Options Open

President Donald Trump has indicated that he is not ruling out deploying American troops to Venezuela, signaling a potential escalation in Washingtons already tense relationship with the South American nation. Speaking to...

Science

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

SpaceX’s Starship Completes 11th Test Flight, Paving Way for Moon and Mars Missions

SpaceX has successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, marking another milestone in Elon Musks ambitious plan to create a fully reusable spacecraft for missions to the Moon and Mars. The test...

FDA Adds Fatal Risk Warning to J&J and Legend Biotech’s Carvykti Cancer Therapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the safety labeling for Carvykti, the multiple myeloma therapy developed by Johnson Johnson and Legend Biotech, to include a warning about a rare but potentially...

Technology

Google Data Hub on Christmas Island Spurs Renewable Energy Push

Australias remote Indian Ocean territory, Christmas Island, is set to host a new Google data huban expansion that local leaders say the island can currently support without compromising power for residents. Alphabets...

Grok 4.1 Debuts With Major Upgrades in Reasoning and Emotional Intelligence

Elon Musks artificial intelligence company xAI has officially unveiled Grok 4.1, a significantly enhanced version of its chatbot model built to deliver more advanced reasoning, deeper emotional intelligence, and stronger...

Alibaba Rolls Out Qwen App Public Beta, Expands Push Into Consumer AI

Alibaba Group (HK:9988) has officially launched the public beta of its new Qwen App, marking one of its most significant moves yet into the rapidly growing consumer AI market. Powered by the companys advanced Qwen3 model,...

Alphabet Shares Surge After Berkshire Hathaway Reveals $4.3 Billion Stake

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is poised for strong gains after Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a major $4.3 billion investment in the Google parent company. According to 24-hour trading data from Robinhood,...

Samsung’s Sharp Memory Chip Price Surge Signals Soaring AI-Driven Demand

Samsung Electronics has significantly raised prices on several memory chips this month, with some DDR5 modules jumping as much as 60% compared to September. The sharp increase highlights the intensifying global demand for...