Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signals 2026 cuts despite rising inflation
Fed holds rates steady, signals only gradual cuts in 2026 - 27 amid higher inflation and growth projections, maintaining a higher - for - longer stance.
Energy shock and central bank caution reshape European markets as volatility intensifies
European markets fell as Middle East tensions and rising energy prices fueled inflation fears, boosting yields and weakening the euro and pound.
Energy volatility reshapes outlook… Bank of Canada holds rates, signals flexibility
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25%, signals flexibility as energy volatility and inflation risks rise amid weak growth.
Eurozone ZEW Sentiment Hits 11 - Month Low at - 8.5 as Middle East Conflict Hammers Outlook
Eurozone ZEW economic sentiment fell 47.9 points to - 8.5 in March 2026, the lowest in 11 months, as Middle East conflict weighs on outlook.
India Trade Deficit Surges to $27.1 Billion in February as Gulf War Drives Up Freight Costs
India's trade deficit hit $27.1 billion in February, up from $14.42 billion a year ago, as Gulf war tensions drove freight costs higher and disrupted supply chains.
Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 4.75% as Rupiah Weakens to IDR 16,985 Amid Middle East Tensions
Bank Indonesia held its rate at 4.75% - a sixth straight hold - as the Rupiah neared IDR 17,000 and February inflation hit a near-3-year high of 4.76%.
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Wednesday as Iran War Stokes Inflation Fears
The Federal Reserve is set to hold rates Wednesday as the Iran war pushes energy prices above USD 103, clouding the US inflation and rate-cut outlook.
RBA Set to Raise Cash Rate to 4.1% as Middle East Oil Shock Stokes Australian Inflation
Australia RBA expected to hike cash rate 25 bps to 4.1%, its second 2026 rise, as oil price surge from Middle East conflict stokes inflation.
South Korea Import Prices Rebound 1.2% Year-on-Year in February 2026
South Korea import prices rose 1.2% YoY in February 2026, reversing January's 0.9% fall, led by intermediate goods and consumer items.
South Korea Export Prices Rose 10.7% in February, Sharpest Gain Since June 2024
South Korea export prices rose 10.7% YoY in Feb 2026, sharpest since June 2024, driven by higher manufactured goods prices and US tariff impacts
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