Finding clarity in a cloudy market
Markets in 2025 have been dominated by a series of disruptive and unpredictable policy implementation. Tariffs have been…
The Great Debasement Debate Is Rippling Across World Markets
(Bloomberg) — Beneath the surface of the short-term ups and downs of financial markets, a longer-term repricing of…
Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as new China port fees on U.S. ships kick in
SHANGHAI, CHINA – JUNE 08: Aerial view of skyscrapers standing at the Lujiazui Financial District at sunrise on…
A zombie economy could be America’s future
Over the next decade, the US economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption.…
World Economy Latest: French Markets Recover After Week of Political Drama
French financial markets had mostly recovered from a political dustup earlier this week when Sebastien Lecornu stepped down…
Japan’s Takaichi Denies Intention to Spur Further Yen Weakness
Japan’s new ruling party chief Sanae Takaichi pushed back against the view she favors further weakness in the…
Why you’re not rich on a $120,000 salary in Australia
It used to be a sign that you’d made it. But times have certainly changed. (Source: Supplied/Getty) Not…
Divided FOMC saw another two rate cuts by the end of 2025
Federal Reserve officials in September were strongly inclined to lower interest rates, with the only dispute seeming to…
BOJ’s Ueda Left With Rate Hike Dilemma as Takaichi Set to Lead
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will likely face a tougher political environment in the second half of…
Global Property Market Shows Tentative Signs of Recovery
Three years after real estate’s last bull run ground to a halt, the global property market is showing…
The Oil Market’s 2026 Tsunami Will Be Costly to Finance
The oil market is heading for an immense surplus in early 2026. How large? “Cartoonish,” reckons Macquarie Group…
Dovish BOJ Member Sees Rising Hike Need While Noting Risks
A dovish Bank of Japan board member pointed to the rising need for an interest rate hike signaling…