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German Bond Yields Spike on Spending and Supply Fears

German Bond Yields Spike on Spending and Supply Fears

German long-term yields surge on supply fears, steepening the curve, while periphery bonds gain confidence.

King Ten

US-Iran Tensions Flare as Trump Warns of Military Action

US-Iran Tensions Flare as Trump Warns of Military Action

Trump warns Iran of conflict, deploying a fleet amid deadly crackdowns and Tehran's threats of retaliation.

James Riley

Japan's $7.2B US Arms Order Stalls Amid Global Conflicts

Japan's $7.2B US Arms Order Stalls Amid Global Conflicts

U.S. aid commitments to Ukraine and Israel are significantly delaying Japan's critical arms orders, impacting its defense amid rising China tensions.

James Riley

Yen Rebounds as BoJ Signals Cautious Policy Path

Yen Rebounds as BoJ Signals Cautious Policy Path

Yen rebounded from multi-year lows as BoJ held rates, with Governor Ueda signaling patience on further tightening.

Alex

Treasury Yields Dip as Trade Fears Subside

Treasury Yields Dip as Trade Fears Subside

U.S. Treasury yields declined amid easing geopolitical tensions and persistent economic uncertainty, turning focus to the Fed's evolving rate outlook.

King Ten

Gold Price Pauses Near $5,000 After Hitting Record High

Gold Price Pauses Near $5,000 After Hitting Record High

Gold retreated from record highs on profit-taking and easing tensions, yet silver and platinum surged to new peaks.

Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rates Steady After Bond Sell-Off and Ahead of Elections

Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rates Steady After Bond Sell-Off and Ahead of Elections

The Bank of Japan announced this Friday that its policy interest rate remains unchanged at 0.75%. The decision comes after a huge sell-off in Japanese bonds this week, triggered by Prime Minister Takaichi's call for snap elections, and unfunded tax cuts that fuelled inflation fears.

Warren Takunda

French Gov't Survives No-Confidence Votes Over Budget

French Gov't Survives No-Confidence Votes Over Budget

France's government bypassed parliament to pass budget revenue, surviving no-confidence. More political and fiscal tests await.

James Riley

Trump Sues JPMorgan for $5 Billion, Alleges the Bank Closed His Accounts for Political Reasons

Trump Sues JPMorgan for $5 Billion, Alleges the Bank Closed His Accounts for Political Reasons

President Trump has sued JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking” after he left office, claims the bank denies as baseless.

Warren Takunda

Lebanon's IMF Bailout Hinges on Rescue Law Changes

Lebanon's IMF Bailout Hinges on Rescue Law Changes

IMF demands Lebanon clarify its financial rescue law's loss allocation, a critical step to unlock aid and avert deeper isolation.

Nathaniel Wright

Kazakhstan's Central Bank Holds Rate at 18% Amid Key Risks

Kazakhstan's Central Bank Holds Rate at 18% Amid Key Risks

Kazakhstan's central bank signals prolonged high rates until mid-2026 due to mounting inflation and economic uncertainties.

Michael Ross

Eurozone Growth Holds Steady, But Cracks Appear in PMIs

Eurozone Growth Holds Steady, But Cracks Appear in PMIs

Eurozone business activity remains flat, with weak demand and rising inflation complicating the economic outlook.

George Anderson

EU Navigates Crisis After Trump's Greenland Gambit

EU Navigates Crisis After Trump's Greenland Gambit

Trump's Greenland demands dealt US-EU ties a blow, spurring an emergency summit and lingering European vigilance.

Ukadike Micheal

Donetsk: The Land Blocking a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

Donetsk: The Land Blocking a Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

Ukraine peace efforts stall over the hotly disputed Donetsk region, a strategic territory both sides deem vital. The impasse, rooted in unyielding claims and constitutional hurdles, dims prospects for a resolution.

King Ten

Russia Targets Ukraine's Nuclear Power Lifeline

Russia Targets Ukraine's Nuclear Power Lifeline

As cold intensifies, Russia targets Ukraine's nuclear power grid, risking widespread blackouts and disaster.

King Ten

Portugal's Finance Chief Vows Stability Amid Political Test

Portugal's Finance Chief Vows Stability Amid Political Test

Portugal's finance minister asserts fiscal stability and debt reduction despite rising political fragmentation.

Isaac Bennett

Germany's Fiscal Surprise: 2025 Borrowing Beats Forecast

Germany's Fiscal Surprise: 2025 Borrowing Beats Forecast

Germany undershot 2025 borrowing by €14.9B, signaling fiscal strength amid new rules for investment and defense.

Winkelmann

Bitcoin Price Plummets Below $89,000: Market Reacts To Sudden Downturn

Bitcoin Price Plummets Below $89,000: Market Reacts To Sudden Downturn

Global cryptocurrency markets experienced significant turbulence today as Bitcoin, the world's leading digital asset, dropped below the crucial $89,000 threshold.

Olivia Brooks

Why Singapore Faces Rising Inflation in 2026

Why Singapore Faces Rising Inflation in 2026

Singapore saw 2025 inflation cool, but rising pressures suggest a 2026 surge and tighter central bank policy.

King Ten

Pound to Euro Rate Extends Friday Advance on Strong UK PMI Release

Pound to Euro Rate Extends Friday Advance on Strong UK PMI Release

The pound strengthened after UK PMI data beat expectations, lifting GBP/EUR above 1.15 as firmer growth and inflation signals reduced the likelihood of a near-term Bank of England rate cut.

Warren Takunda

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