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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35%

Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this year

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16

The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival

Each year, the Sydney Film Festival offers a chance to see many films from industries that have mostly avoided the banal moral economy of Hollywood in the 21st century. Here are my top five from the 2026 festival.

The Conversation · Jun 16

All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates

Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded

AAP · Jun 16

Rural America turns on Trump: President’s approval rating slips to new low in poll

Respondents cited gas prices and Trump’s handling of the economy

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Warning over worsening economy in next 6 months

Tisco Financial Group expects the global economy to face mounting challenges in the second half of 2026, warning that stagflation risks, elevated energy prices and geopolitical tensions could create a more volatile environment for investors.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

PM defends co-payment initiative

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has defended the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme, rejecting claims that it shifts financial burdens onto citizens and saying it is helping stimulate spending, support businesses and strengthen the economy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

Anutin rejects opposition's concern over TH-AI plan

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday defended the government's TH-AI Passport scheme after opposition lawmakers raised concerns over procurement procedures, budget transparency and the selection of the winning bidder for the 1.6-billion-baht project under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

Ceasefire news lifts trading sentiment

Stock market analysts and gold traders are bullish on the newly struck deal to end the three-month-long US-Iran war, pinning hopes on the Strait of Hormuz being opened on Friday to ease inflationary and cost pressures for the Thai economy and businesses.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

How simple changes to Australia’s skilled migration program could add billions a year to the economy

Migration is back at the centre of Australian politics, blamed for everything from housing pressures to crowded trains. Lost in the heated debate is how we select those who will thrive in their new country. We need a process to select the most productive migrants to fill the permanent spots…

The Conversation · Jun 15

From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace deal

Iran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal seeks to strike a complex balance between military pressure and economic incentives, with an eventual aim to de-escalate regional tensions. Billions in frozen assets and credit lines are…

The Economic Times · Jun 15