Japan prime minister Ishiba says not pursuing so-called currency devaluation policy
For some context: More background on why Trump threatened Japan and China over currency deprecation Ishiba also adds that he has not had a phone call i.e. no official warning from Trump regarding foreign exchange policy as of yet. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com. Source link
“No One Is Going To Help You”: Shreyas Iyer’s Blunt Admission After New Zealand Heroics
Probably not one of the first names on the team sheet when India’s Champions Trophy squad was assembled, Shreyas Iyer has proved that he is the most reliable No 4 batter that the side has. The batter, who was set to be snubbed for the first ODI against England before the start of […]
European Central Bank meeting this week – “Cheat sheet”
The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, March 6, a move that markets have already fully anticipated. With the deposit rate set to drop to 2.5%, attention will turn to President Christine Lagarde’s stance on monetary policy—specifically, whether she continues to describe it as […]
India vs Australia, CT 2025 Semi-Final: Key Insights, Strengths And Weaknesses
It is the ultimate showdown in cricket. It is the biggest rivalry of this century. It is India vs Australia at an ICC event. It is India vs Australia in the semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai! India have been in menacing form in the tournament and are the only team […]
Reminder – Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Hauser is speaking tomorrow
This is billed as a ‘Keynote speech’, and its at the Australian Financial Review’s Business Summit in Sydney. Earlier today we had the minutes of the Bank’s February meeting, where it cut rates for the first time since late 2020: RBA rate cut in February – weight placed on downside risks to economy I think […]
CEO of Australia's largest bank expects RBA rate cuts not coming until later in the year
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) CEO Matt Comyn Australia’s easing cycle would be “slower and shallower” than what people had been expecting further rate cuts would not arrive until later in the year Australia “clearly not out of the woods” when it came to inflation further rate cuts would “hinge on [economic] data points”. *** […]
Australia’s Retail Sales rebound in January, rising 0.3% m/m vs. 0.3% expected
Australian retail sales rose 0.3% in January, as consumer spending picked up amid easing inflation and tax cuts. rebounding from a 0.1% decline in December, the January increase, reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), was in line with analysts’ expectations. On an annual basis, retail sales were up 3.8% ABS highlighting food-related spending […]
ECB to cut by 25bp this week – focus is on signalling what's to come
Deutsche Bank forecasts that the European Central Bank (ECB) will lower its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on March 6, bringing the total cuts so far to 150 basis points. The move is expected as the ECB continues to adjust monetary policy amid evolving economic conditions, including trade tensions and increased defence […]
Trump Orders Pause on Military Aid to Ukraine After Zelensky Oval Office Spat
President Trump No More Military Aid For Ukraine!!! Published March 3, 2025 5:59 PM PST More fallout from the Oval Office spat between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky … Trump is now pausing military aid to Ukraine. The White House confirmed the move Monday … with officials telling news outlets the U.S. […]
Canada confirms 25% retaliatory tariffs on US imports it Trump's imposts go into effect
Canada reciprocal tariffs statement from prime minister’s office Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports from Tuesday if U.S. tariffs go into effect Canada will start with 25% tariffs on U.S. imports worth C$30 billion from Tuesday Should U.S. tariffs not cease, we are in active and ongoing discussions with provinces and territories to […]
