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Rising Rates and Rising Risks: When Banks Shift From Creditors to Debtors

Rising Rates and Rising Risks: When Banks Shift From Creditors to Debtors

As deposit rates continue to climb in early 2026, banking experts warn that deteriorating asset quality and excessive leverage in real estate lending could turn banks from creditors into vulnerable debt holders if risk controls are not tightened...

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Ueda Vows BOJ Rate Hikes as Yen Tumbles on Election Talk

Ueda Vows BOJ Rate Hikes as Yen Tumbles on Election Talk

BOJ Governor Ueda affirms commitment to rate hikes despite election rumors, yet a weakening yen complicates inflation goals.

Benjamin Carter

US Shifts Policy on AI Chip Sales to China

US Shifts Policy on AI Chip Sales to China

The U.S. reverses its AI chip export ban to China, allowing controlled sales of advanced chips despite expert skepticism on enforcement and fears of boosting Beijing's tech prowess.

Isaac Bennett

China’s Rare Earth Exports Reach Decade High Despite Tighter Controls

China’s Rare Earth Exports Reach Decade High Despite Tighter Controls

China’s rare earth exports climbed to their highest level since at least 2014 in 2025, rising 12.9% year on year, even after Beijing imposed new restrictions on several key elements....

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Poland's Rate Cut Spree Faces a Critical Test

Poland's Rate Cut Spree Faces a Critical Test

Poland's central bank faces a tight rate decision. An expected pause in cuts is complicated by low inflation and a new member.

Julia Daniels

December CPI: Why Real Inflation Is Just Getting Started

December CPI: Why Real Inflation Is Just Getting Started

December CPI masks deeper inflation: surging money supply and renewed Fed QE point to persistent price pressures.

Justin

Silver Breaks $90 As Monetary Anxiety And Geopolitics Supercharge Precious Metals Rally

Silver Breaks $90 As Monetary Anxiety And Geopolitics Supercharge Precious Metals Rally

Silver surged above $90 an ounce for the first time while gold hovered near record highs, supported by rate-cut expectations, concerns over Federal Reserve independence, and heightened geopolitical stress....

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US Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7% for December 2025

US Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7% for December 2025

US inflation held firm at 2.7% in December 2025, signaling stable Fed policy prospects.

Natalie Gordon

China’s Trade Surplus Breaks $1.2 Trillion As Export Engine Offsets U.S. Slowdown

China’s Trade Surplus Breaks $1.2 Trillion As Export Engine Offsets U.S. Slowdown

China recorded a historic trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025 as exports remained resilient, compensating for weaker shipments to the United States....

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US-India Push for Trade Deal Amid Tariff Tensions

US-India Push for Trade Deal Amid Tariff Tensions

High tariffs and mixed signals stall US-India trade talks, challenging a bilateral deal.

Ukadike Micheal

Takaichi's Election Plan Rattles Japan's Bond Market

Takaichi's Election Plan Rattles Japan's Bond Market

Japan's bond demand weakens amid political risks, a tumbling yen, and mounting BOJ rate hike pressure.

James Riley

Asian Equities Edge Higher As Yen Fragility Revives Intervention Fears

Asian Equities Edge Higher As Yen Fragility Revives Intervention Fears

Asian stocks inched higher, led by Japan, as election speculation fueled stimulus expectations while a weakening yen reignited intervention concerns....

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Won Nears 17-Year Low, Testing Korea’s Intervention Resolve

Won Nears 17-Year Low, Testing Korea’s Intervention Resolve

The South Korean won extended its decline toward its weakest level since the global financial crisis, intensifying pressure on authorities to defend the currency as local investors shift funds overseas.

Justin

Japan Will Not Comment On BOJ’s Absence In Joint Powell Statement

Japan Will Not Comment On BOJ’s Absence In Joint Powell Statement

Japan declined on Wednesday to comment on the Bank of Japan's absence from a statement by other central banks supporting U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, following the Trump administration's threat of criminal indictment.

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NZ Bank Chief Told to 'Stay in Her Lane' After Backing Fed

NZ Bank Chief Told to 'Stay in Her Lane' After Backing Fed

New Zealand's foreign minister publicly rebuked the central bank governor over US politics, highlighting global central bank independence debates.

James Riley

Dollar Recovers As Steady Inflation Data And Institutional Support Reinforce Fed Credibility

Dollar Recovers As Steady Inflation Data And Institutional Support Reinforce Fed Credibility

The U.S. dollar rebounded toward a one-month high after December inflation data met expectations, strengthening the view that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady...

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Markets Pull Back As Iran Tensions Lift Oil And Fed Independence Worries Weigh On Equities

Markets Pull Back As Iran Tensions Lift Oil And Fed Independence Worries Weigh On Equities

U.S. equities retreated from record highs as rising geopolitical tensions around Iran and renewed attacks on the Federal Reserve’s independence unsettled investors...

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Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Eyes 160 Amid Fiscal Policy Concerns

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Eyes 160 Amid Fiscal Policy Concerns

USD/JPY eyes 160 as Japan election risks and fiscal stimulus plans send JGB yields higher and weaken the yen despite growing BoJ rate hike expectations.

Samantha Luan

Spot Silver Breaks Through $90 Per Ounce For First Time

Spot Silver Breaks Through $90 Per Ounce For First Time

Silver prices rose more ‍than 3% to $90 per ounce ​by 0308 ‍GMT.

Justin

Rupee Faces Fresh Pressure As Stronger Dollar Tests RBI’s Defenses

Rupee Faces Fresh Pressure As Stronger Dollar Tests RBI’s Defenses

The Indian rupee risks slipping below key support levels as U.S. inflation data buoyed the dollar, even though expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts remain largely unchanged. ...

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