Yonhap Infomax News4h ago
Bank of Japan members signal strong possibility of rate hikes from next meeting despite keeping rates unchanged in April, citing approaching 2% inflation and historically low real interest rates that require continued monetary policy adjustments
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BOJ 'Likely to Raise Key Rate from Next Meeting' (Supplementary)

Bank of Japan members signal strong possibility of rate hikes from next meeting despite keeping rates unchanged in April, citing approaching 2% inflation and historically low real interest rates that require continued monetary policy adjustments

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Oʂɯαʅԃσ Rσყҽƚƚ21h ago

New article: Global Economic Shift — The Impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). A concise 4-minute read on how CBDCs could transform cross-border payments, reshape monetary policy, and disrupt traditional banking models. Essential reading for finance leaders and policy makers.

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Global Economic Shift: The Impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Explore the global economic shift with CBDCs. Discover how CBDCs are reshaping cross-border payments and challenging traditional banking.

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Yonhap Infomax News1d ago
Bank of Korea expected to accelerate rate hike to July as grocery prices surge around 3% in May, with market pricing in 2.834% call rate by August amid mounting inflation pressures and Governor Shin's hawkish stance prioritizing price stability over growth concerns.
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[Living Costs and Monetary Policy] July Rate Hike Expected as Inflation Pressures Mount

Bank of Korea expected to accelerate rate hike to July as grocery prices surge around 3% in May, with market pricing in 2.834% call rate by August amid mounting inflation pressures and Governor Shin's hawkish stance prioritizing price stability over growth concerns.

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ABC Feeds2d ago

The RBA's post-COVID rate hikes caused Australians to work more
By Gareth Hutchens

The International Monetary Fund found that thousands of Australians took on a second or third job when the RBA hiked rates rapidly in 2022 and 2023. It expected the opposite.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/rba-rapid-rate-hikes-increase-labour-supply-imf/106652558

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The RBA's post-COVID rate hikes caused Australians to work more

The International Monetary Fund found that thousands of Australians took on a second or third job when the RBA hiked rates rapidly in 2022 and 2023. It expected the opposite. 

Yonhap Infomax News5d ago
Global economic calendar for May 7 features BOJ monetary policy minutes, Eurozone retail sales, US weekly jobless claims, and multiple ECB and Fed official speeches throughout the day
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ABC Feeds5d ago

Can the budget soothe sleepless Victorian voters as cost of living rises?
By Rafael Epstein

The state budget landed on the same day the Reserve Bank once again jacked up interest rates. ABC Melbourne listeners say the cost of living is keeping them awake at night.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-07/state-budget-cost-of-living-leaves-victorians-awake-at-night/106648702

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Can the budget lull sleepless Victorian voters as cost of living rises?

The state budget landed on the same day the Reserve Bank once again jacked up interest rates, and ABC listeners say the cost of living is keeping them awake at night, Raf Epstein writes.

ABC Feeds6d ago

'Straw that broke the camel's back': Financial distress grows as rates rise
By Nassim Khadem and Adelaide Miller

Almost 14,000 Australians rang the National Debt Helpline last month, with most callers saying they are struggling to pay their home loans and are facing mortgage stress, according to new data.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/may-interest-rate-hike-tips-people-into-mortgage-stress-debt/106642232

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'Straw that broke the camel's back': Financial distress grows as rates rise

Almost 14,000 Australians rang the National Debt Helpline last month, with most callers saying they are struggling to pay their home loans and are facing mortgage stress, according to new data.

ABC Feeds6d ago

Negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts explained simply
By Tom Crowley

The government is poised to make changes to negative gearing, the capital gains tax discount, and the tax treatment of trusts in next week's federal budget. So how do they work, and what could the changes look like?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-06/negative-gearing-capital-gains-tax-trusts-explained-simply/106644614

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Negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts explained simply

The government is poised to make changes to negative gearing, the capital gains tax discount, and the tax treatment of trusts in next week's federal budget. So how do they work, and what could the changes look like?

The Japan Times6d ago
Japan is normalizing frequent currency interventions and signaling tactics to hold the yen near a target range, with quiet backing from the U.S. despite limited impact from rate hikes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/05/yen-intervention-new-normal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #yen #boj #sanaetakaichi #fed #monetarypolicy #yen #dollar #forex #satsukikatayama
‘Keep phones on,’ Tokyo warns as yen battle intensifies

Traders are going to need to hold onto their devices going forward, as these kinds of interventions are becoming the new normal.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsMay 5
Australian dollar extends losses against US dollar, dropping 0.45% to 0.713 following Reserve Bank of Australia governor's remarks on monetary policy outlook
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Australian Dollar Falls 0.45% to $0.713 on RBA Governor's Comments

Australian dollar extends losses against US dollar, dropping 0.45% to 0.713 following Reserve Bank of Australia governor's remarks on monetary policy outlook

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