Macroeconomic data, trends, and policy developments.
Coverage of key economic indicators, central bank policy decisions, inflation trends, labor data, and growth signals. This category focuses on the macroeconomic forces that shape markets, interest rates, and long-term capital allocation.
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Global oil benchmarks climbed back above key psychological levels as attacks on vessels and facilities near a strategic waterway south of Iran intensified supply concerns. U.S. equity futures slid, while gold steadied amid inflation worries tied to higher energy costs. Adobe prepares to report quarterly results and oil major Shell released annual f…
Bank Indonesia is expected to keep its benchmark seven-day reverse repurchase rate at 4.75% on March 17, according to a majority of economists polled. Recent rupiah weakness tied to the Middle East war and concerns over fiscal credibility and central bank independence have constrained the central bank’s ability to move to an accommodative stance.
Goldman Sachs has delayed its forecast for Bank of England rate cuts for the second time this month, pointing to renewed inflationary pressure from rising energy prices across Europe. The bank now expects a series of cuts later this year and into 2027, while other major lenders have similarly adjusted their timetables as conflict-linked energy spik…
U.S. stock futures fell as crude oil climbed back above $100 a barrel following reports of attacks on tankers in Iraqi waters attributed to Iran. The spike in oil intensified inflation worries, prompted forecasters to delay expected Federal Reserve rate cuts, and amplified scrutiny of private credit. Traders also weighed new U.S. trade probes and c…
Fresh supply shocks from the Middle East have amplified upside risks to inflation in Japan, prompting the Bank of Japan to weigh faster interest-rate normalization. While an April rate increase is a possibility, sources say the conflict also raises the chance of a global slowdown that could undercut Japan’s tentative recovery and force a reassessme…
Iran has escalated attacks on commercial shipping in Gulf waters, including explosive-boat strikes that left two fuel tankers burning in Iraqi waters and forced oil port operations to stop. Oman cleared vessels from its main export terminal. The actions pushed Brent back above $100 and sent regional and global equity futures lower, while bond marke…
Glendon Capital Management has accused private credit managers, including Blue Owl, of understating losses in their loan books and warned that a marked correction in debt markets may be imminent. The claim, made in a presentation cited in a recent report, says funds have 'misrepresented' loss rates and are holding greater losses than disclosed. The…
ANZ Research cautions that while India enters the current energy price shock with "high growth and low inflation," a sustained spike in oil and gas prices would test the country's financial buffers. The report highlights potential losses for oil marketing companies (OMCs), rising subsidy burdens for the government and weakening household savings th…
A national survey conducted June-August 2025 of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults found that 33% reduced spending on essentials such as food, utilities or other daily needs to cover healthcare expenses. The burden was far greater for those without insurance, and a separate Gallup-panel survey indicates healthcare costs have led Americans to delay major lif…
Nomura Holdings is recruiting foreign-exchange and emerging-markets traders in Asia, positioning its macro trading franchise for continued client demand driven by persistent volatility. The firm also anticipates a rebound in the broader equity environment as geopolitical tensions ease and oil prices retreat, and is hiring in U.S. rates while noting…
Gold prices stabilized after an initial near-1% drop as investors bought dips against a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed worries about inflation driven by rising oil prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Market participants are watching U.S. inflation data and energy developments for cues on interest-rate expectations.
The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest levels of the year as escalating oil prices and supply disruptions raised inflation concerns and strengthened bets on monetary policy tightening. Major currencies slid against the dollar in early Asian trade, while oil volatility surged and market pricing for central bank moves shifted toward earlier …
ANZ economists expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to deliver two 25 basis-point increases to the cash rate at its March 16-17 meeting and again in May, lifting the policy rate to roughly 4.35%. The bank cited persistent inflation pressures, a resilient labour market and demand-driven signs in recent consumer price data as reasons for tighter poli…
Britain's housing market cooled in February as prospective buyers grew more cautious, a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey showed. New buyer enquiries plunged, house price indicators weakened and short-term sales expectations eased, with survey timing overlapping geopolitical tensions beginning February 28 that lifted energy pri…
Morgan Stanley has capped the amount it will return to investors in its North Haven Private Income Fund after requests to redeem nearly 11% of shares outstanding. The bank will honor tender requests up to 5% of units outstanding as of Dec. 31 and fulfilled roughly $169 million, or 45.8% of the quarter's tender requests. The move underscores mountin…
Chinese companies have sharply increased use of foreign-exchange derivatives to protect against a strengthening yuan and heightened market volatility linked to the war in Iran. Record net selling in forward contracts and large outright dollar sales to banks accompany rising corporate hedging ratios encouraged by regulators, even as policy tweaks an…
An internal Pentagon memo dated March 6 and signed by Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies permits limited exemptions to a previously announced six-month phase-out of Anthropic’s AI tools when mission-critical national security operations lack viable alternatives. Units seeking exceptions must present comprehensive risk mitigation plans. The me…
In a closed Senate briefing this week, administration officials estimated the United States spent at least $11.3 billion during the first six days of the campaign against Iran. That figure, which does not represent the total cost of the conflict, was shared as lawmakers pressed for more detail. Congressional aides expect the White House to seek add…
Oil jumped sharply despite the International Energy Agency's unprecedented release of strategic reserves, reinforcing inflation concerns and pushing two-year U.S. Treasury yields to their highest level since September. The move put pressure on equity markets, leaving most major U.S. indexes lower by the close, while sector and currency markets refl…
Guatemala’s opposition-led Congress has elected a new slate of magistrates to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), appointing five titular and five alternate members for the 2026-2032 term. The move, occurring late Tuesday, is part of a broader overhaul of the country’s top courts and prosecutor’s office that has drawn warnings from international …
California Governor Gavin Newsom said state authorities have been informed of and are responding to a reported FBI warning that Iran may be considering offensive drone attacks targeting the West Coast. Newsom said the state is coordinating through its operations center and has formed work groups to address drone-related concerns.
Cellnex’s chief executive Marco Patuano says consolidation among European telecom tower operators is likely to decelerate because of market volatility tied to recent Middle East tensions. He signalled the company remains open to selling assets, including its Swiss operations, and stressed the sector faces broader pressures from higher energy prices…
Iran has told intermediaries that it requires a U.S. guarantee preventing future strikes by the United States or Israel as a condition for agreeing to a ceasefire. The demand, conveyed through European and Middle Eastern back-channels and reported by officials speaking on condition of anonymity, raises questions about Washington's ability or willin…
UBS economists warn that recent increases in crude oil tied to Middle East tensions create an added strain on Canadian consumers and are likely to raise headline inflation in the near term. While higher prices deliver some benefits to Canada as a net exporter, UBS says gains will be limited geographically and could be offset by weaker consumption i…
The Trump administration plans to launch tariff investigations under Section 301 aimed at multiple countries over alleged unfair trade practices, with the U.S. Trade Representative overseeing a process that includes consultation with foreign governments, public hearings and comment periods. The probes are expected to be announced as soon as Wednesd…
