Gunman opens fire at July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn, wounding 8, including 4 children
Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes
Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says
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As chair, Warsh finally has a chance to put stamp on Fed balance sheet
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China central bank's deepening control on short-term rates sparks debate over policy focus
China's central bank announced on Wednesday it was deepening control over short-term money markets and tying overnight money borrowing costs more closely to its benchmark
June 17, 2026
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As oil roundtrips, AI booms, and US consumers spend, economists' Fed outlooks hit the extremes
Is the second half of 2026 when the U.S. consumer finally cracks and leaves the economy gasping for breath, or will rising inflation and strong
June 17, 2026
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Central banks take the stage
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest The global stock rally
June 16, 2026
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Europe's STOXX 600 ends at record high as US-Iran deal lifts sentiment
Europe's STOXX 600 hit a record high on Monday, boosted by a relief rally across most sectors after the United States and Iran
June 15, 2026
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'Let the oil flow'
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Global stocks surged and oil prices slid on Monday after
June 15, 2026
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Riksbank seen on hold but chances rising of hike later this year, Reuters poll shows
Sweden's central bank will keep its policy rate on hold later this week, but signal an increased chance of a hike later this year to keep a lid on price pressures
June 15, 2026
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ECB needs to do more to contain inflation pressures, Kazimir says
The European Central Bank has taken the first step to contain price pressures, but it is increasingly clear that more needs to be done, Slovak central bank chief and ECB
June 15, 2026
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Why an Iran peace deal won't pull the yen back from the brink
War in the Middle East pushed the yen to the brink of multi-decade lows and prompted the government to prop it up -- a peace deal, however,
June 15, 2026
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Chips and ships
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June 12, 2026
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German government spending only thing preventing GDP fall, Bundesbank says
Heavy government spending on defence and infrastructure will stop Germany from slipping into recession this year, as the war in Iran takes its toll on Europe's biggest
June 12, 2026
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Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates
The developed market rate-hiking club is getting bigger, as the European Central Bank on Thursday joined counterparts in Australia,
June 11, 2026
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ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says
European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting in July as the more likely scenario, if energy prices stayed near their
June 11, 2026
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Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story
Inflation is the worst in three years. Kevin Warsh says that’s not the full story
June 11, 2026
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High US mortgage rates to keep housing market subdued: Reuters poll
High mortgage rates will keep turnover in U.S. residential housing subdued this year and next with very modest price rises, according to property
June 11, 2026
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ECB raises rates to nip war-driven inflation in the bud
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday in the hope of curbing
June 11, 2026
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US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
June 11, 2026
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Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war
June 11, 2026
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Learning to love the inflation
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Markets are getting hit on several fronts: war, inflation, interest
June 11, 2026
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US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near
June 10, 2026
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European shares steady as investors weigh US-Iran flare-up
Europe's STOXX 600 ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday, as investors weighed a renewed flare-up in tensions
June 10, 2026
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Traders keep bets on Fed rate hike by October
Traders of short-term U.S. interest rates edged away from bets that the Federal Reserve rate will deliver a rate hike as soon as September, but continued to show strong conviction
June 10, 2026
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Bank of Japan governor Ueda hospitalised, will miss June meeting
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has been hospitalised for medical treatment and will miss the June 15 to 16 policy meeting, the central
June 10, 2026
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Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in May
U.S. consumer inflation likely increased at its fastest pace in three years in May as the Middle East conflict raised prices of energy products, which
June 10, 2026
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Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded on Monday from Friday's tech-led rout, on news of an Israel-Iran detente and as investors bought back cheapened
June 09, 2026
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Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy
Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit
June 09, 2026
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Weak yen, hawkish Fed adds to pressure on BOJ to accelerate hikes
Persistent weakness in the yen and an expected hawkish shift for the Federal Reserve after a hot jobs report in the U.S. are expected to add pressure on the
June 09, 2026
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Stocks bounce back, oil pares gains as Iran and Israel signal a pause
MSCI's global equities index fell slightly on Monday but Wall Street saw some support from a bounce in technology stocks while oil
June 08, 2026
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US public's inflation expectations largely unchanged in May, New York Fed survey shows
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June 08, 2026
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Fall in Hungary's inflation, risk premia likely lowered required rate level, central banker says
A fall in Hungary's inflation and risk premia has likely lowered the interest rate level needed for price stability, but the central
June 08, 2026
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India inflation likely rose to 4% in May as food, fuel costs climb: Reuters poll
India's inflation likely rose to the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in May, driven by a pickup in vegetable prices and higher fuel
June 08, 2026
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Sanctioned Russian billionaire says high interest rates have set 'trap' for economy
Some of Russia's richest businessmen complained on Friday about the central bank's tight monetary policy, with one saying it had created a "
June 05, 2026
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Australia's central bank monitoring impact of higher rates, energy price shock
Australia's central bank is closely monitoring economic conditions to assess how higher interest rates and the global energy price shock are playing out, its top central
June 04, 2026
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Fed's Logan says a rate hike may be needed to beat inflation
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Wednesday said signs of robust economic growth and corporate earnings "going gangbusters" are helping to make her
June 04, 2026
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US services sector expands in May; supply constraints raise prices
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and replenished inventories in anticipation of shortages and
June 03, 2026
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US service sector growth picks up in May; businesses face higher prices for inputs
U.S. services sector activity picked up in May as businesses preemptively placed orders and rebuilt inventories in anticipation of shortages and higher prices because of
June 03, 2026
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Euro zone business wilts in May as war-driven inflation surges, pointing to Q2 GDP contraction
Euro zone private sector activity shrank at the fastest rate in 18 months in May as waning demand for goods and services — a key gauge of economic health — dragged output
June 03, 2026
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Australia Q1 economic growth slows on trade drag, consumers struggle
Australia's economy slowed in the March quarter as strength in business investment was offset by a drag from trade, data showed on Wednesday, while higher
June 03, 2026
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Bank of England's Bailey says public must be given confidence in 2% inflation target
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday it was important to get UK inflation back to target and give households confidence
June 02, 2026
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Iran war puts RBI in razor-edge policy bind over inflation, growth and rupee
India's central bank faces one of the toughest interest rate calls in recent memory this week, as the Middle East energy shock, a slumping currency and a
June 02, 2026
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European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets
European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed
June 02, 2026
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Australia's net trade drags on economy in Q1 as tech, fuel imports surge
Australia's net trade proved to be a major drag on the economy in the first quarter as imports of data centre equipment boomed and the value of fuel shipments
June 02, 2026
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UK manufacturers raise prices at fastest pace in nearly 4 years, PMI shows
British manufacturers raised their prices at the fastest rate since June 2022 last month in response to a big increase in costs as the Iran war disrupts supply chains,
June 01, 2026
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Japan risks return to stagnation without early rate hike, ex-BOJ policymaker says
Japan is on the verge of repeating the policy mishap that led to decades of economic stagnation as Iran war-induced inflation risks forcing the central bank
June 01, 2026
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Inflation fight again putting central bank independence under strain, policymakers say
Central bank independence is again coming under pressure as policymakers push through unpopular measures to curb surging prices, prompting
May 30, 2026
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Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!
May 29, 2026
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Core inflation in Tokyo stays below BOJ goal, factory output rebounds
Annual core inflation in Japan's capital stayed below the central bank's 2% target for a fourth straight month in May, data showed on Friday, as fuel and
May 29, 2026
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Three months, and counting
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets It’s now a full three months into the Iran war, and the United States
May 28, 2026
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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances
May 28, 2026
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Wall Street ends higher, Brent crude eases on reports of US-Iran truce extension
U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday and European shares pared their losses following reports that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to
May 28, 2026
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Key US inflation measure posts largest annual increase in three years
U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices due to the Iran war and cementing economists'
May 28, 2026
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It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
May 28, 2026
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Brazil's central bank will not let higher inflation expectations take hold, says director
Brazil's central bank will not allow higher inflation expectations to translate into actual inflation, monetary policy director Nilton David said on
May 28, 2026
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Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation
May 28, 2026
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Fed's Jefferson says monetary policy is 'well positioned' amid inflation risks
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May 28, 2026
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Once investor darlings, Australian banks get reality check on mortgage change
A looming slowdown in mortgage lending, higher provisions for souring loans and rising interest rates are darkening the outlook for
May 27, 2026
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Investors expect US dollar to break higher as Fed battles inflation
The U.S. dollar, long stuck in a tight trading range, could be in for a break higher as the Federal Reserve shifts its focus to fighting worrisome signs that inflation is
May 27, 2026
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BOJ's net income falls due to higher interest payments on reserves
The Bank of Japan saw net income fall in fiscal 2025 as rising interest rates boosted payments made on excess reserves parked with the central bank, its
May 27, 2026
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NZ central bank flags imminent hikes to counter energy shock after narrow hold
New Zealand's central bank held rates steady on Wednesday, but a split vote underscored a knife-edge decision, as policymakers warned
May 27, 2026
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Australia consumer inflation slows in April, core creeps higher
Australian consumer prices increased by less than expected in April thanks to a government tax cut on fuel, data showed on Wednesday, while core inflation ticked up as
May 27, 2026
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Japan's corporate service prices rise 3% in April
A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose 3.0% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday, reinforcing the central bank's view that a tight labour
May 27, 2026
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Energy shock persistence to decide ECB's next move, Sleijpen says
The persistence of energy price shocks will be a key factor guiding the European Central Bank's next policy decision, Dutch central bank chief
May 26, 2026
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Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
Near record highs, stocks face fresh test from bond yields
May 26, 2026
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Warsh elected chair of U.S. Fed's rate-setting committee
The U.S.
May 23, 2026
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Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy
May 22, 2026
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Fed's Waller's ready to axe 'easing bias,' says rate-cut talk now is 'crazy'
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, an influential voice in policymaking who until recently had advocated for lower
May 22, 2026
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Britons hold their nerve but turn warier about big spending plans, GfK says
British consumers have turned a little less downbeat this month but are the least willing to make big purchases in almost a year and a half, underscoring the fragile mood
May 22, 2026
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Australia's unemployment hits 4-1/2 year high, lessens risk of rate rise
Australian employment unexpectedly fell in April while the jobless rate jumped to the highest level since late 2021, a possible sign the labour market might be
May 21, 2026
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Dollar dips on hopes for Iran deal, yen near danger zone
The U.S. dollar retreated from a six-week high on Wednesday on rising hopes that the U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East.
May 20, 2026
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Bank of England has time to gauge impact of Iran war, Bailey says
A rise in market interest rates since the start of the Iran war has given the Bank of England more time to assess the economic impact
May 20, 2026
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US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says
The rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest in seven weeks, as concerns about inflation from higher oil prices and an uncertain outlook for the Iran
May 20, 2026
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Macron ally cleared to run French central bank
Emmanuel Moulin, President Emmanuel Macron's former chief of staff, on Wednesday won lawmakers' approval to head the Bank of France after
May 20, 2026
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UK inflation dips in only temporary relief from Iran war impact
British inflation cooled by more than expected in April but the slowdown did little to mask a tough outlook for households, with global costs
May 20, 2026
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The market powerful enough to sway stocks and Trump is rumbling again
The bond market is making noise again
May 19, 2026