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Pacific Investment Management Co. is favoring five- to 10-year Australian debt, wagering the central bank will ultimately be forced to pivot to interest rate cuts to support a slowing economy.

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Asian stocks and bonds were poised to track US losses after the Federal Reserve signaled rates may need to rise further to contain inflation.

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh spoke at his first news conference since being appointed the central bank's chair. The Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave rates unchanged and vowed to deliver price stability. Here are some of the key moments from Warsh's news conference. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh vowed to restore price stability after officials left interest rates unchanged and signaled growing support for rate hikes this year. Lisa Abramowicz and Scarlet Fu host a special edition of "Bloomberg Surveillance" covering the latest news from the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)

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US President Donald Trump is happy with Canada’s arrangement to allow a capped number of Chinese electric vehicles to be imported at a low-tariff rate, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. When asked about Carney’s comment, Trump did not express explicit approval, but said he could understand the quota. The deal, unveiled during Carney’s trip to Beijing in January, allows as many as 49,000 Chinese EVs in a 12-month period at a tariff rate of around 6 per cent, with that quota to climb gradually over...

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Andrew Szczurowski, strategic income portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, said that it is still to be determined if Kevin Warsh will follow through on hawkish signals he gave in his first press conference as Federal Reserve chair as the Fed held rates steady. Szczurowski, who was joined by Bloomberg Economy's Stuart Paul, said that despite the decision to hold rates, the FOMC remains very divided as members disagree on the direction the Fed should take interest rates. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Kelly Burton, High Yield Portfolio Manager at Barings, discussed the current dynamics in the high-yield credit market, emphasizing strong institutional demand for double B and single B rated credits with yields between 6-8%. Despite elevated yields expected to persist regardless of Federal Reserve actions, Burton noted a complex macroeconomic environment influenced by inflationary pressures, partly driven by geopolitical tensions such as the Iran conflict and high oil prices. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close. " (Source: Bloomberg)

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US government bonds drop after central bank vows to tame jolt of inflation triggered by Iran war

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An overwhelming majority of Bank of Japan watchers anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates again by the end of this year, following a hike to the highest level since 1995 earlier this week, according to a Bloomberg survey.

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Alan Blinder, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair and current professor at Princeton University, provided insights on the Federal Reserve's newly outlined five task forces, emphasizing the market's keen interest in the Fed's communications strategy and its approach to using existing economic data. Blinder clarified that while the Fed produces some data such as industrial production and interest rates, most critical economic indicators like inflation, unemployment, and GDP come from other statistical agencies. He speaks with Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close. " (Source: Bloomberg)

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The US Federal ⁠Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but policymakers expect a hike in borrowing costs later this year amid growing concerns about inflation lodged above the US central bank’s 2 per cent target. New quarterly projections showed nine Fed officials now anticipate a hike in rates by the end of 2026, and an updated policy statement removed language that had been used to flag the likelihood of further reductions in borrowing costs this year. Indeed, the statement, in an...

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Gold prices fell significantly on Wednesday. The U. S. S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but indicated a possible increase later this year. This move strengthened the U. dollar, making gold more expensive for international buyers. Markets now anticipate a higher chance of a rate hike in December. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also experienced declines.

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The dollar strengthened as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled a potential hike later this year, with policymakers raising inflation projections. New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's revised statement removed forward guidance, impacting market expectations. Meanwhile, other central banks like the BOE and BOJ are also navigating inflation concerns.

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US stocks tumbled Wednesday as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate hike, with policymakers projecting rising interest rates later this year. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized taming inflation, shifting sentiment from expected rate cuts. This hawkish tilt led to significant market declines across major indices.

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US Treasury yields leaped as Federal Reserve officials signaled they expect an interest-rate hike in the coming months, pushing traders to fully price in higher borrowing costs in 2026.

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Heightened energy prices because of the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed US inflation to a three-year high.

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Donald Trump’s pick to lead the world’s most important central bank takes over as Iran war stokes US inflation risks

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Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, posing an early test for new chairman Kevin Warsh as rising inflation erodes households’ purchasing power and President Donald Trump continues to press for lower borrowing costs. Robert Kaplan, Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs, discusses what to expect from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair and his outlook for markets after the FOMC decision. (Source: Bloomberg)

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EU backing. The European Union is preparing emergency trade relief for Armenia, the Financial Times reported, following recent Russian measures to restrict imports of Armenian goods. The bloc plans to reduce tariffs on Armenian food and agricultural imports to help offset the impact of Russian restrictions, which were imposed in the weeks ahead of Armenian [… ] The post Daily Memo: European Support for Armenia, French AI appeared first on Geopolitical Futures.

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Proposal would allow European Commission to move faster in shielding industries from Chinese import glut

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Investors from Fidelity say new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stands to stoke bond-market volatility by offering his views on inflation.

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Imports from Russia rose by 3.4% during the period

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Egypt’s pound has become the world’s best-performing currency after oil prices dropped sharply on a US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move expected to restore supply flows and ease inflation concerns.

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If traders are getting anxious ahead of Kevin Warsh’s first interest-rate meeting at the helm of the Federal Reserve, they aren’t really showing it. That type of sanguine posture can make the market vulnerable to near-term declines.

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Global economic shocks from trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions are reshaping resilience, according to Raghuram Rajan. He stresses India's need for larger strategic oil reserves and diversified import/export markets. Rajan also highlights the rupee's depreciation linked to low foreign investment and urges a long-term view on critical commodity exposure, advocating for domestic production and strategic buffers.

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US stock futures and bonds climbed as oil fell further, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy decision for fresh clues on the outlook for global interest rates. Brent crude fell below $79 a barrel to a fresh three-month low. Prices slumped 15% over the last four sessions on bets the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will unleash a wave of supply and help ease concerns over inflation. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov also noted that trade turnover between Russia and ASEAN countries has increased by 53% over the past decade, reaching $21 bln

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Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov stressed that trade turnover between Russia and ASEAN had increased by 58% over the past 10 years, reaching $21 bln

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According to Kao Kim Hourn, Russia and ASEAN are developing their partnership at a time when economic adaptability and resilience are increasingly important

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Euro-area pay growth is set to accelerate in the second half of this year, while remaining far below previous peaks, the European Central Bank said as it gauges inflation risks from the Iran war.