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Asia Markets Mixed After BOJ Survey Signals and RBI Holds Rates

Asian markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday, as investor sentiment was buffeted by signals from Japan’s latest tankan survey, interest rate decisions in India, and uncertainty over global policy and trade dynamics. In Tokyo, the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) quarterly tankan survey revealed that large manufacturers’ sentiment improved for the second consecutive quarter, with the […]

RBA Pauses at 3.85% as It Waits on Inflation Data Before Cutting Rates

Reserve Bank of Australia RBA Surprises Markets, Holds Cash Rate at 3.85% in July 2025 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) surprised markets on July 8 by keeping its official cash rate at 3.85%, the lowest since May 2023. The decision defied analysts’ expectations of a likely 25 basis point cut this month, marking the bank’s […]

UK Inflation

UK Inflation Surges to 3.5% in April, Exceeding Expectations Amid Rising Household Costs

In April 2025, the United Kingdom Inflation Rises to 3.5% Due to Increasing Energy Prices: The overall UK Inflation rate has increased significantly from 2.6% in March of 2025 to 3.5% in April. The rise in expenditure exceeds the 3.3% estimated by economists, demonstrating that British households are facing growing economic strain. With the government’s […]

Dollar Weakness Sparks Fears of Global Currency War as Central Banks Consider Intervention

The U.S. dollar’s sustained 12-month decline against major currencies has reached a critical inflection point that may force unprecedented coordinated action from global central banks, according to analysis from the Bank for International Settlements. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has plunged 18% from its 2024 high, sinking to 92.3 this week – marking its most […]

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed as China Holds Rates; U.S. Tariff Fears Loom

Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance on Monday as investors digested China’s decision to maintain its benchmark lending rates unchanged, coupled with growing concerns over escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) held the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) steady at 3.10% and the five-year LPR at 3.60%, signaling a cautious approach […]

Japanese 10-Year Bond Yields Surge to Near 16-Year Highs

Japanese 10-year government bond yields have surged to their highest levels in nearly 16 years, driven by rising inflation expectations and a shift in global monetary policy. The yield on the benchmark 10-year bond climbed to 1.25%, a level not seen since 2009. The surge in yields reflects growing concerns over inflation and the Bank […]