Putin forced to raise taxes again as Ukraine war drains finances – POLITICO
The Finance Ministry is not just raising tax rates. It’s proposing to bring far more small and medium-sized…
USD/JPY jumps to near 148.30 as Fed Powell’s caution on rate cuts boosts US Dollar
USD/JPY climbs to near 148.30 as Fed’s Powell didn’t endorse aggressive dovish stance.Fed’s Powell warns of slowing job…
Gold Holds Near Record as Traders Weigh Fed, Russian Tensions
Gold traded just below a record after a three-day advance, as investors assessed a raft of commentary from…
Albanese Gets Trump Meeting, Powell Warning: Australia Briefing
Good morning, it’s Carmeli in Sydney here with all the latest news. Today’s must-reads: Australian Prime Minister Anthony…
Cost of food shop jumps (again) as grocery price inflation surges during back-to-school season – The Journal
Cost of food shop jumps (again) as grocery price inflation surges during back-to-school season The JournalGrocery price inflation rises…
RBA’s Bullock Says Board Will Weigh Stronger Data Next Week
Australia’s central bank Governor Michele Bullock said the interest rate-setting board will weigh recent evidence showing the economy…
The Fed’s cut was ‘more hawkish than anticipated,’ Moody’s Zandi says — and warns it won’t be enough
Federal Reserve policymakers delivered a quarter-point interest-rate cut this week, but leading economist Mark Zandi warns the move…
Rising grocery prices could lead to shrinkflation, food industry analyst says
Santa Monica, California — It’s no secret that a trip to the grocery store is costing more these…
Trump Gets His Rate Cut
The cut was supported by all but one of the 12 voting FOMC members. Stephen Miran—confirmed by the…
Budget 2026 spending package ‘unnecessary’ and ‘too much’, warns Central Bank
Additional Government spending to the levels proposed in the upcoming budget is “unnecessary” and “too much” for the…
Gold Steadies as Traders Mull Outlook for Fed’s Rate Path
Gold steadied — after whipsawing on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate cut of 2025…
Amid weak hiring and White House attacks, the Fed lowers rates—its first move in 2025 and a test of
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, delivering the long-awaited…