YOU WONT BELIEVE: 10 - What They Never Told You

Fed Governor Under Scrutiny Over Closed-Door Dinner Including Remarks During Blackout Period

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman attended a private dinner hosted by Bank of America for a group of Wall Street clients during the period in which officials are not supposed to make remarks.

International Business Times · Jun 22

Bank of Thailand set to hold firm on its policy rate

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is widely expected to leave its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 1% at Wednesday's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with research houses noting that subdued inflationary pressures and heightened external uncertainties warrant a steady stance.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

Dollar Recovers as Euro Retreats on Dovish Lagarde Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.12% and just below last Friday's 13-month high. The dollar erased early losses today and moved higher after the euro declined when ECB President Lagarde pushed back against any additional tightening of monetary policy by the ECB due to the US-Iran...

Barchart · Jun 22

Global Markets| European shares flat as investors await Iran deal details, Fed policy; BMW slides

European markets held firm today, with investors keenly awaiting developments regarding potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, alongside insights into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. While automotive shares took a hit after BMW issued a profit warning, gains in the tech and defense sectors offered some cushion to…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under Warsh

The dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The yen also struggled against a softer dollar after a widely anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike offered few surprises. Investors remained cautious before the Fed's announcement, with focus on…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Japan Raises Interest Rates To 31-Year High As War-Driven Energy Costs Fuel Inflation Concerns

Japan's central bank raised interest rates to their highest level in more than three decades, tightening monetary policy as the country grapples with inflationary pressures.

International Business Times · Jun 16

Kevin Warsh takes Fed pulpit with immediate challenges, longer-term agenda

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh leads his first policy session, sending ripples through the investment community eager for clues on monetary policy shifts. With a preference for brevity in his public declarations, Warsh encounters the challenge of aligning expectations for rate cuts with the latest inflation figures.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Japan hikes interest rates to highest since 1995 as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears

Decision by BOJ influenced by higher energy costs due to instability in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Jun 16

The 'smart money' shift

The global investment landscape is undergoing a structural reset. What was once a relatively synchronised, low-rate, globalisation-driven system has fractured into a more volatile, multipolar environment shaped by geopolitical tension, supply chain realignment and divergent monetary policy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

US Stock Market: Fed meeting in focus as Wall Street navigates volatility amid evolving US-Iran peace deal

After months of gains, U.S. markets enter a pivotal week as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision amid persistent inflation concerns and Middle East developments. Falling oil prices and shifting rate expectations are adding complexity, while markets await signals on monetary policy and Wall Street’s next direction.

The Economic Times · Jun 15