Australia and EU Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks Amid Global Trade Pressures
Australia and EU resume FTA talks, aiming to resolve agricultural export disputes amid rising global trade tensions and protectionism.
US Private Sector Employment Slows Sharply in January with Only 22,000 Jobs Added
US private sector added just 22,000 jobs in Jan 2026, well below forecasts, signaling a continued slowdown in labor market momentum.
Return to Monetary Tightening: Australian Interest Rates Rise Again to Curb Inflation Pressures
RBA raises rates to 3.85% in early 2026 to curb inflation, signaling a shift from easing to cautious tightening amid strong economic momentum.
Egyptian Central Bank Issues Short-Term Dollar Treasury Bills to Boost Liquidity Ahead of External Debt Peaks
Egypt issues $950M in 1-year dollar T-bills to boost liquidity as $50.8B in external debt repayments loom by September.
Kevin Warsh: Trump's Fed Chair Nominee
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, signaling a return to hawkish, orthodox monetary policy and focus on inflation over employment.
Markets React as Warsh Emerges as Leading Candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, Raising Independence Concerns
Markets dipped as Kevin Warsh emerged as top Fed Chair pick, raising concerns over Fed independence and Senate confirmation hurdles.
Technology and Financial Stocks Drive Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund to Near-Record Profits in 2025
Norway's wealth fund earned $247B in 2025, led by tech and finance stocks, nearing record profits and boosting U.S. bond holdings.
UAE Central Bank Maintains Base Rate at 3.65% Following US Fed Decision
UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 3.65%, mirroring US Fed's unchanged rates to maintain monetary stability and support local liquidity.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Gold and Silver Extend Record Highs Amid Dollar Volatility and Elevated Yields
Fed holds rates steady; gold and silver hit records on dollar volatility, high yields, and safe-haven demand; markets remain cautious.
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady, Delays Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation Despite Stable Labor Market
The Fed kept rates steady in Jan 2026, delaying cuts due to persistent inflation, despite stable growth and a cooling labor market.
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