RBA Delivers First Rate Hike Since 2023The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its first interest rate increase since 2023, lifting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85% at its opening policy meeting of 2026. The decision, which was unanimous and widely expected by markets, effectively reverses part of last year’s easing cycle and signals a renewed focus on inflation risks.
A World Economy in TransitionThe financial market is going through an important transformation away from the economic model that characterized the past three decades.
Precious Metals’ Black Friday CollapseThe powerful bull run in precious metals met a sharp reckoning on Friday as both gold and silver suffered an abrupt and aggressive selloff.
Gold’s Sharpest Fall in Decades Ends RallyPrecious metals' strong rally comes to a halt.
Jobs Advance, Confidence Hesitates Across EuropeFresh data from Europe reveal a clear split between how households feel and how labor markets are actually performing.
Is Washington Drifting Toward Another Shutdown?Concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown are returning as lawmakers once again struggle to align on federal spending plans.
Japan Holds the Line at a 30-Year Rate PeakThe Bank of Japan began 2026 by keeping its short-term policy rate unchanged at 0.75%, the highest borrowing cost since September 1995.
Core PCE Steady, Data Gaps PersistThe Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained subdued through October and November 2025, even as data disruptions raised questions about how much confidence policymakers should place in the figures.
