Australia battles inflation as wage growth surges to 3.4%, challenging the RBA's monetary policy. Future interest rate hikes considered amid tight labor market conditions.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes a 9.5% property tax increase to address a $5 billion budget deficit, prompting mixed reactions amid affordability concerns.
Fed officials' mixed views on interest rate changes spark market volatility and strengthen the U.S. dollar amid ongoing concerns over inflation and employment.
The Bank of England faces challenges in balancing interest rate cuts with rising unemployment amid falling inflation, impacting UK monetary policy decisions by 2026.
South Africa plans a $2.7 billion eurobond sale amid booming investor confidence and a 15% bond return, backed by fiscal stability and economic reforms.
Companies ramp up currency hedging due to rising tariffs and dollar volatility, with US firms facing significant losses. Insurers also join hedging amid economic uncertainties.
Japan's bond market surges as foreign demand for super-long bonds rises, driven by attractive yields and fiscal challenges, reshaping investor dynamics in 2026.
Oil prices stabilized as US-Iran nuclear negotiations show promise, easing geopolitical tensions and offering potential relief for global supply concerns amid military escalations.
Abu Dhabi, India, and Adani commit over $400 billion by 2026 to AI technologies, signaling a major digital transformation and societal shift powered by AI.
Japan commits $36 billion to US energy projects, including a record-setting Ohio gas plant, under a Trump-era trade deal, boosting mutual economic benefits.
Peru's political crisis deepens as President Jeri is ousted amid right-wing divisions, signaling potential shifts ahead of crucial April elections with undecided voters playing a key role.
Liftoff Mobile, backed by Blackstone, withdraws IPO filing amid market volatility, plans to refile soon. AI-driven tech stock drops impact public offering plans.