The ECB’s Hard Choice: Hiking Into a Weakening Economy
The European Central Bank raised rates for the first time since 2023, fighting inflation even as growth weakens. Inside a...
June 19, 2026Topic
interest rates
Two Speeds: Asia’s Great Central-Bank Divergence
One global shock, opposite answers: the Philippines raised rates to fight inflation while China held them at record lows to...
June 19, 2026
Bitcoin Keeps Sliding as Rates, Not Fear, Drive Crypto Lower
Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 on June 18 as Fed rate signals crushed crypto alongside gold and silver—even as a US-Iran...
June 19, 2026
Gold and Silver Keep Sliding as Rates, Not War, Drive the Metals
Gold eased to $4,210/oz and silver hit $65.70 as the Fed's higher-rate signal—not the US-Iran peace deal—drives the metals sell-off....
June 19, 2026 Bitcoin Drops as the Fed Leans Toward Higher Rates
Bitcoin slid toward $63,000 on June 17 after the U.S. Fed signaled higher rates ahead, dragging crypto lower, even as...
June 18, 2026
Brazil Cuts Rates to 14.25% but Toughens Its Inflation Message
Brazil's central bank cut the Selic to 14.25% but raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2% and dropped its promise...
June 18, 2026
Hawkish Fed Tightens the Vise on Brazil’s Rate Cuts
The US Federal Reserve held rates but signalled a tougher path under new chair Kevin Warsh, narrowing the room Brazil's...
June 17, 2026 Gold and Silver Climb Back Toward the Rim Before the Fed
Gold recovered toward 4,315 and silver jumped about 3% to 70 as both climbed off their lows, regaining ground just...
June 15, 2026
Kenya Inflation Hits 6.7% as Central Bank Trims 2026 Growth Forecast
Kenya inflation rose to 6.7% in May 2026 as the central bank held rates at 8.75% and cut its 2026...
June 13, 2026