BOJ Holds at 0.75% but Flags Iran-Linked Inflation Risk — What Investors Should Watch
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 0.75% while explicitly tying upside inflation risk to the Iran conflict. JGBs stabilized, the yen stayed weak above 150, and oil-driven imported inflation is back on…
Fed Raises Inflation Forecast as Iran-Driven Oil Surge Rewrites Market Risks
The Federal Reserve bumped its 2026 core PCE forecast to 2.8%, blaming higher global energy prices after renewed Iran-related disruptions. Oil's rebound is reshaping rate expectations, equity sector leadership, bond yields and FX flows. Here’s…
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Sticky Inflation, Weakening Jobs and War Risks Squeeze Markets
The Fed is set to keep rates unchanged, balancing persistent inflation against a cooling labor market while rising Middle East tensions push investors into bonds and gold. All eyes are on Chair Powell and the…
US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Dip from 7-Month Highs as Oil Falls and 10-Year Yields Ease
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates edged down 0.06 percentage point on Monday after hitting seven-month highs. A more than 5% drop in oil and a matching decline in the 10-year Treasury yield eased inflation worries…
China’s 2026 Start Beats Forecasts: Growth Momentum Meets Geopolitical Risk
China surprised markets with stronger-than-expected 1-2 month data, lifting equities and easing yields — but Iran's war-driven oil shock complicates the outlook. Here’s what markets and investors should watch next.
IEA to Release 411M+ Barrels from Emergency Reserves What It Means for Oil Prices Markets and Consumers
The IEA announced a coordinated release of over 411 million barrels of emergency crude and products to ease supply tightness. This piece breaks down likely effects on Brent, oil majors, airlines, FX, bonds and key…
Australian Treasurer Warns Oil Rally Could Push Inflation Above 4.5% — What Households Should Watch
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says rising oil prices will increase household cost pressure and could lift inflation above 4.5%. Key watchpoints: OPEC+ moves, RBA stance, AUD weakness and rising yields.
JOLTS Shows 7 Million Job Openings: Labor Market Remains Resilient, Keeps Fed Options Tight
U.S. JOLTS data surprised to the upside with job openings near 7 million. Layoffs edged down and quits cooled slightly, signaling a still-tight but stabilizing labor market. Markets reacted with higher Treasury yields, pressure on…
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