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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...

RBA Minutes: Rate Pause Amid Inflation Concerns and Economic Balancing Act

Oct 14, 2025 05:10 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Citing no urgent need for further reduction, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate at 3.60% in its September 2025 Monetary Policy Board meeting. The decision signaled the third straight break after earlier...

New Zealand to Ease Mortgage Lending Rules as Housing Market Stabilizes

Oct 14, 2025 01:51 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

New Zealands central bank announced plans to relax its mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions starting December 1, 2025, citing improved housing affordability and stability in the property market. The Reserve Bank...

RBA Holds Rates Steady as Services Inflation and Consumer Spending Remain Key Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 01:28 am UTC| Central Banks Economy

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided against an immediate interest rate cut at its September policy meeting, emphasizing that future moves will depend on upcoming economic data. Minutes released on Tuesday revealed...

Fed's Tightrope Tango: Rate Cut Ignites Jobs-Inflation Showdown

Oct 08, 2025 22:32 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

With near-unanimous support except for Governor Stephen, the Federal Reserves September 1617, 2025, FOMC meeting produced a 25 basis point rate cut to 4.04.25%. Mirans disagreement supporting a bigger 50 basis point cut...

BOJ May Hike Rates in October as Yen’s Slide Deepens, Says Former Executive

Oct 08, 2025 05:53 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The yens sharp decline following Sanae Takaichis rise in Japans political landscape may pressure the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates sooner than expected, possibly as early as this month, according to former...

RBNZ Delivers Aggressive Rate Cut Amid Economic Challenges

Oct 08, 2025 03:04 am UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views

Markets were surprised when the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) bravely decreased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points, hence lowering it to 2.5%. Contrary to predictions from many economists forecasting a...

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Economy

Trump Rolls Back Tariffs on Key Food Imports as Grocery Costs Surge

U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed course on his broad tariff strategy, announcing the removal of duties on dozens of essential food products including beef, tomatoes, and bananas amid rising concern among Americans...

Tech Stocks Poised for a Comeback as AI Investment Strengthens

Despite renewed pressure on major tech stocks following a rocky stretch on Wall Street, market analysts at Wedbush believe the current sell-off represents a strategic buying opportunity rather than a signal to retreat....

New York Weighs Corporate Tax Hike as Budget Gap Looms

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is evaluating whether to raise corporate taxes as the state prepares for a significant budget shortfall driven in part by expected federal funding cuts, according to a source familiar with...

Japan Eyes ¥17 Trillion Economic Stimulus Package to Support Households and Growth

Japans government is preparing a major economic stimulus package estimated at around 17 trillion yen (approximately $110 billion), according to a recent report from the Nikkei newspaper. The large-scale plan, currently...

Global Markets Slip as Fed Officials Signal Caution on December Rate Cut

Global equities ended the week under pressure as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials dampened hopes for another interest rate cut in December. MSCIs global stock index slipped, while Wall Street posted a muted...

Politics

Washington Accuses Alibaba of Aiding Chinese Military, Sparking Strong Denials

The United States has reportedly accused Alibaba, one of Chinas largest technology and e-commerce companies, of supplying technological support to the Chinese military for operations targeting the U.S., according to a...

Indiana Republicans Halt Mid-Decade Redistricting Push Amid National GOP Pressure

Indiana Republicans abruptly abandoned a special legislative session aimed at drawing a new congressional map, dealing a blow to President Donald Trumps nationwide push to reshape U.S. House districts ahead of the 2026...

North Korean Troops Aid Russia in Clearing Mines in Kursk Region

North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in the western Kursk region are now taking on a crucial role in large-scale de-mining operations, according to a statement from the Russian Defence Ministry. Their involvement...

BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Panorama Edit After UK Culture Minister’s Remarks

British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said on Friday that the BBC was right to apologize to U.S. President Donald Trump after his legal team accused the broadcaster of airing a misleading and defamatory documentary....

U.N. Launches Fact-Finding Mission Into Mass Killings in Sudan’s al-Fashir

The U.N. Human Rights Council has approved a resolution establishing an independent fact-finding mission to investigate reported mass killings and widespread abuses in al-Fashir, Sudan. The decision was made during a...

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

Tesla’s Long-Term Outlook Gains Momentum as Ron Baron Predicts Massive Stock Surge Driven by AI and Robotics

Billionaire investor Ron Baron, one of Teslas most dedicated long-term supporters, has doubled down on an ultra-bullish forecast for the companys future. In a recent CNBC interview, the founder of Baron Capital argued that...

Nvidia Set for Breakout Quarter as Morgan Stanley Sees Surge in Blackwell Demand

Nvidia appears to be heading into a powerful growth phase as its next-generation Blackwell platform gains momentum, according to a new outlook from Morgan Stanley. The investment bank said market conditions have inflected...

Google Pushes Back as Court Weighs Potential Ad Tech Breakup

Alphabets Google is preparing for a critical moment in its long-running legal battle with the U.S. Department of Justice, as a federal court has moved the companys final plea to avoid a breakup of its advertising...

Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Alphabet Stake as Buffett Prepares Leadership Transition

Berkshire Hathaway has disclosed a surprising new investment in Alphabet, revealing a $4.3 billion stake in the Google parent company as part of its latest U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The move comes as...

Google Boosts U.S. and European AI Capacity with Major Data Center Investments

Alphabets Google is significantly expanding its global AI infrastructure with a massive $40 billion investment across three new data centers in Texas, reinforcing the companys commitment to accelerating artificial...