Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML
Indian investigators have conducted psychological autopsy in Air India crash probe, court filing says
France’s National Assembly will give final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time
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Weak jobs, declining labor force, could renew Fed debate over state of labor market
A weaker-than-expected jobs report could renew debate at the U.S.
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Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers
July 02, 2026
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Instant View: Job growth falls short of expectations in June
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor
July 02, 2026
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Dollar slides after soft jobs report, yen surges
The dollar fell sharply on Thursday after the closely watched June employment report showed U.S. employers added far fewer
July 02, 2026
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European shares close at record high after softer US jobs data calms rate hike fears
European shares edged higher on Thursday as gains across sectors countered a slide in AI-related stocks, while investors
July 02, 2026
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The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
July 02, 2026
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Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop
U.S. stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500
July 01, 2026
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US car sales on cruise control despite pressures
Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car
July 01, 2026
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Brazil's bad loans on non-earmarked credit at record high, despite debt relief drive
Delinquency rates on Brazilian loans not tied to a specific purpose rose to 6.2% in May from 6.1% in April, reaching the highest level since the central
July 01, 2026
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European shares pause after rally as concerns over Fed rates, Iran peace deal linger
European shares slipped on Wednesday, after a strong finish to the second quarter, as investors assessed indications that U.S. interest rates
July 01, 2026
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Euro zone inflation falls more than expected, adding to ECB case for patience
Euro zone inflation eased last month far more than expected, further curbing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again this month to offset quick price
July 01, 2026
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That's a lot of meat to digest
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
July 01, 2026
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Australia home prices suffer steepest fall in 3-1/2 years as rates burst bubble
Australian home prices suffered their steepest fall in three-and-a-half years in June as a record housing boom succumbed to higher borrowing costs, while a tax
June 30, 2026
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Inflation cools in biggest euro economies, easing rate hike urgency
Inflation slowed more than expected across most major euro zone economies in June, preliminary data showed on Tuesday, easing pressure on the European
June 30, 2026
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ECB's inflation fears linger despite oil price retreat
European Central Bank policymakers welcomed the recent drop in oil prices on Tuesday but warned that energy costs remain high and the shock will linger in the
June 30, 2026
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Takaichi's BOJ appointee urges vigilance to yen impact on inflation
The Bank of Japan must be vigilant regarding the impact a weak yen could have on underlying inflation as firms have become more active in passing on rising
June 30, 2026
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Japan's May factory output growth lagged forecasts
Japan's factory output rose at a slower-than-expected pace in May from the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. Here are a few details.
June 30, 2026
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Europe's economic resilience gives ECB greater room to move rates, Lagarde says
The euro zone economy appears to have built greater resilience to economic shocks, allowing the European Central Bank to raise interest rates more easily without
June 30, 2026
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Weekend wars
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Is it over or not?
June 29, 2026
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What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways.
June 29, 2026
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China debuts overnight reverse repos at 1.25%, sources say
China's central bank launched overnight reverse repo operations on Monday, a move markets interpreted as deepening its control over liquidity conditions and aligning its policy
June 29, 2026
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When the chips are down and up and down
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
June 26, 2026
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US equity funds record weekly outflows as tech weakness weighs
U.S. equity funds came under selling pressure in the week to June 24, as concerns over debt-funded spending in the technology sector and expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve
June 26, 2026
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Euro zone consumers cut inflation bets for the next year, ECB survey shows
Euro zone consumers cut their near term inflation expectations in May and kept them steady for longer horizons, a European Central Bank survey showed on Friday,
June 26, 2026
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Chipflation
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone
June 26, 2026
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Trading Day: Tech outlook is cloudy
It was a day of modest reversals across currencies and commodities on Thursday, to varying degrees, as the dollar rally and oil slump paused for
June 26, 2026
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May US PCE inflation tops 4%, leaves Fed hike on the table
U.S. inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time in three years as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, and
June 25, 2026
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Brazil inflation slightly below expectations in mid-June
Brazil's consumer prices rose slightly less than expected in the month to mid-June, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Thursday, with food costs driving the
June 25, 2026
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Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
Inflation topped 4% in May, but the worst may be over
June 25, 2026
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ECB's Schnabel sees more tightening even after Iran ceasefire
The European Central Bank will need to keep raising interest rates as energy prices remain high and a ceasefire in the Middle East is no reason for policymakers to let
June 25, 2026
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US CFOs in survey say firms mostly absorbed oil price shock
The U.S.-backed war against Iran touched off fears of stagflation last spring, but most company finance chiefs in a recent Federal Reserve survey
June 24, 2026
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Australia's top export sectors face rising strike threats
Labour unrest has flared up across Australia's resources sector, with its lucrative iron ore mines and ports facing heightened
June 24, 2026
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BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by
June 23, 2026
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Brazil central bank signals mixing pauses with cuts to steer inflation to target
Brazil's central bank on Tuesday signaled a preference for combining periods of pause and renewed easing to bring inflation back to its 3% target by the
June 23, 2026
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Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says
Euro zone inflation could stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target for some time, even if peace in the Middle East holds, but this shock still only requires a
June 23, 2026
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ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear
Damage from the conflict in the Middle East cannot be removed overnight and the European Central Bank still has work to do, ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday.
June 23, 2026
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Japan's FX messaging keeps markets on edge over yen intervention risk
Japanese financial authorities kept markets guessing about possible currency intervention on Monday, with the lack of clear signals suggesting a potential
June 22, 2026
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India rate panel downplays case for pre‑emptive rate move in meeting minutes
India's rate panel chose to adopt a wait and watch approach inkeeping interest rates on hold earlier this month, to see if higher oil and food prices are
June 19, 2026
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda discharged from hospital
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda was discharged from hospital on Friday, the central bank said.
June 19, 2026
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Some in BOJ called for faster rate hikes, April minutes show
Some Bank of Japan board members called for raising interest rates more swiftly if the Middle East conflict is prolonged, to avoid underlying inflation from overshooting,
June 19, 2026
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Dollar hits one-year high on Fed hike bets; Japan warns on yen
The U.S. dollar index hit a one-year
June 18, 2026
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Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to fight inflation
June 18, 2026
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Brazil yield curve steepens on policy decision seen as dovish
Brazil's debt yield curve reacted sharply on Thursday to a central bank decision considered dovish, as policymakers cut interest rates and left the door
June 18, 2026
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China seen holding rates unchanged as uneven economic recovery persists
China is expected to keep benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 13th consecutive month in June, a Reuters survey showed, as a K-shaped divergence in the broad economy
June 18, 2026
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US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve
U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation
June 17, 2026
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Brazil to scrap fuel subsidies if oil stabilizes near $80, official says
Brazil will end subsidies for diesel and gasoline if the price of crude oil stabilizes around $80 per barrel due to progress toward a
June 17, 2026
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Repeat of 2022 inflation woes less likely but not excluded, ECB's Sleijpen says
A repeat of the 2022 inflation shock that sent interest rates to their highest level in decades looks less likely at the current juncture but can't be
June 17, 2026
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As chair, Warsh finally has a chance to put stamp on Fed balance sheet
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June 17, 2026
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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