Ueda: inflation close to 2%, keeping December BOJ hike on the table
BOJ Governor Ueda said underlying inflation is nearing 2%, with markets pricing about 64% odds of a December hike.
06/10/2026 07:028 min read
Inflation
BOJ May Signal Inflation Is Roughly at 2%, Bolstering Case for December Move
The BOJ may signal in October that underlying inflation has roughly reached 2%, giving markets more reason to expect a December rate hike.
06/10/2026 05:219 min read
Chalmers: Global bond yield surge to strain Australian budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned that rising global bond yields will increase Australia's budget costs as cheap debt matures.
06/10/2026 00:3113 min read
Consumer sentiment dives to recession-era lows after RBA hike; Westpac expects another in November
Australian consumer sentiment fell sharply after the RBA's latest rate hike, with Westpac predicting another increase in November.
06/10/2026 00:0714 min read
Deutsche Bank highlights risk from bond-equity pricing divergence
After a sharp widening in euro zone sovereign spreads, Deutsche Bank warns of a disconnect between bond and equity markets.
05/10/2026 21:3115 min read
ISM services PMI slips to 54.9, below the 55.2 estimate
The ISM services PMI slipped to 54.9 in September from 55.4, below the 55.2 estimate, as price pressures intensified and employment returned to expansion.
05/10/2026 14:1211 min read
US service-sector growth surges to July 2021 high, PMI data shows
US services PMI hit 58.8 in September, highest since July 2021, with strong hiring and rising inflation pressures.
05/10/2026 14:0318 min read
Decoding 'higher for longer' in the bond market: a plain-English guide
A clear breakdown of the 'higher for longer' rate outlook and its impact on markets.
05/10/2026 11:5111 min read
Sentix gauge drops in October as euro zone recovery optimism cools
Sentix investor confidence for the euro zone fell to 2.7 in October from 5.1, missing forecasts, as expectations dropped 5 points.
05/10/2026 09:025 min read
Final September UK services PMI rises to 52.1 from preliminary 51.7
The UK services PMI was revised up to 52.1 in September, with input cost inflation at its highest since June.
05/10/2026 08:418 min read
ECB's Nagel suggests December rate hike still possible despite October pause signals
ECB's Nagel signals patience on October but leaves door open for a December rate hike.
05/10/2026 08:317 min read
Eurozone PMI hits 41-month high as inflation pressures mount
Eurozone private sector activity hit a 41-month high in September while price pressures intensified further.
05/10/2026 08:2111 min read
Preview of financial markets: October 5th-9th
Preview of key economic data and central bank events for the week of October 5th-9th.
05/10/2026 07:0116 min read
Uchida: AI demand shock lifts prices, warns of correction
BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida said AI has been a positive demand shock, raising prices, but warned of a correction risk if profits fail to keep pace.
05/10/2026 00:5213 min read
Australia services PMI eases to 51.9, jobs cut as prices rise
Australia's services PMI eased to 51.9 in September, with employment falling and price pressures accelerating, posing a dilemma for the RBA.
04/10/2026 22:2213 min read