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Takaichi's Election Gamble Puts Japan's Economy on Edge

Takaichi's Election Gamble Puts Japan's Economy on Edge

Japan's yen slips amid snap election rumors, as PM Takaichi's fiscal plans and China dispute spark economic uncertainty.

Alice Winters

UK's Military Power: Big Promises, Empty Pockets?

UK's Military Power: Big Promises, Empty Pockets?

Britain's military ambitions clash with severe capacity and budget shortfalls, reflecting Europe's defense challenges.

King Ten

Reeves's New UK Debt Strategy: A Pivot to T-Bills

Reeves's New UK Debt Strategy: A Pivot to T-Bills

Facing persistent high borrowing costs, the UK Treasury is strategically pivoting to short-term T-bills to force down long-term gilt yields, aiming to reshape national debt management and improve market access.

Nathaniel Wright

Indian Equities Poised for Rebound Despite Persistent Risks

Indian Equities Poised for Rebound Despite Persistent Risks

Indian stock markets are expected to open higher on Monday after their steepest weekly loss in three months, buoyed by hopes of a U.S. interest rate cut....

Gerik

Goldman Sachs: Fed Rate Cuts Now Expected in June & September

Goldman Sachs: Fed Rate Cuts Now Expected in June & September

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate cut forecast to mid-2024, citing a robust economy and stubborn inflation.

Michael Ross

Goldman's 2026 US Forecast: Growth, AI, and Two Fed Cuts

Goldman's 2026 US Forecast: Growth, AI, and Two Fed Cuts

Goldman Sachs projects a strong 2026 US economy, fueled by tax cuts and AI, even with Fed rate cuts and jobless growth risks.

Oliver Scott

Powell Pushes Back as Trump Administration Escalates DOJ Threats Over Fed Renovations

Powell Pushes Back as Trump Administration Escalates DOJ Threats Over Fed Renovations

Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed the Justice Department has subpoenaed the central bank and threatened criminal charges, a move he calls an attempt to intimidate the Fed and erode its independence from political influence....

Gerik

Prabowo's Spending Plans Test Indonesia's Fiscal Limits

Prabowo's Spending Plans Test Indonesia's Fiscal Limits

Indonesia's fiscal deficit is set to breach its legal limit due to new spending, with analysts divided on the outcome.

Oliver Scott

Gold And Silver Analysis: Geopolitical Risks And Fed Cut Bets Drive Bullish Breakouts

Gold And Silver Analysis: Geopolitical Risks And Fed Cut Bets Drive Bullish Breakouts

Gold broke above $4,550 to new record highs as rising geopolitical tensions, dovish rate expectations, and technical strength in both gold and silver pushed the metals higher ahead of key U.S. inflation data.

Justin

Japan Snap Election Looms as Takaichi's Ratings Soar

Japan Snap Election Looms as Takaichi's Ratings Soar

Japan's LDP eyes an early election, banking on PM Takaichi's popularity to solidify power amid economic headwinds.

Isaac Bennett

Escalating Iranian Crisis: Mounting Casualties and Global Tensions Over Civil Unrest

Escalating Iranian Crisis: Mounting Casualties and Global Tensions Over Civil Unrest

Iran’s nationwide protests have entered their third week with over 500 reported deaths and 10,000 arrests. The regime faces mounting domestic pressure and international scrutiny, while U.S. military responses are being actively considered....

Gerik

Trump May Sideline Exxon from Venezuela Oil Revival

Trump May Sideline Exxon from Venezuela Oil Revival

Trump eyes Exxon exclusion from Venezuela oil plans over skepticism, contrasting with rivals' readiness.

Isaac Bennett

Japan Launches Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mission as China Tightens Mineral Grip

Japan Launches Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mission as China Tightens Mineral Grip

Amid rising tensions and new export restrictions from China, Japan has sent a mining vessel to the Pacific's Minamitori Island to pioneer deep-sea rare earth extraction, marking a bold attempt to secure critical minerals independently....

Gerik

Powell Slams Trump Probe as Attack on Fed Independence

Powell Slams Trump Probe as Attack on Fed Independence

Fed Chair Powell alleges Trump's criminal probe is a political assault on central bank independence over interest rates.

James Riley

Gold Surges to Record Levels as Fed‑Trump Clash and Iran Unrest Drive Safe‑Haven Demand

Gold Surges to Record Levels as Fed‑Trump Clash and Iran Unrest Drive Safe‑Haven Demand

Gold prices jumped to all‑time highs above $4,500 an ounce amid intensified U.S. political risk surrounding the Federal Reserve and escalating protests in Iran, prompting investors to flee to safe assets while the dollar weakened....

Gerik

Trump Eyes Musk's Starlink to Counter Iran Internet Blackout

Trump Eyes Musk's Starlink to Counter Iran Internet Blackout

Trump eyes SpaceX's Starlink to restore Iran's internet amid protests, a strategic move rekindling ties with Musk.

Isaac Bennett

Markets Jitter as Trump-Fed Rift Deepens, Investors Watch for Signs of Central Bank Pressure

Markets Jitter as Trump-Fed Rift Deepens, Investors Watch for Signs of Central Bank Pressure

The U.S. dollar weakened, stock futures fell, and Treasuries rallied after Fed Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the White House threatened him with indictment...

Gerik

Trump Gives Credit Card Issuers a 10% Rate Ultimatum

Trump Gives Credit Card Issuers a 10% Rate Ultimatum

Trump mandates a 10% credit card interest cap, igniting legal questions and industry warnings over consumer credit access.

Henry Thompson

G-7 Tackles China's Hold on Rare Earths Supply

G-7 Tackles China's Hold on Rare Earths Supply

G-7 ministers meet to counter China's rare earth dominance, seeking alternative supply chains amid new export curbs.

Ukadike Micheal

Trump: U.S. Will Take Greenland to Counter Russia & China

Trump: U.S. Will Take Greenland to Counter Russia & China

Trump's controversial push to acquire Greenland, citing strategic necessity despite NATO concerns, faces strong European rejection.

James Riley

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