Still a long way to go During the past week, global attention focused on the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, bringing months of protracted conflict to a halt. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Hormuz Status, MU Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Thursday delivers an economic data convergence with Q1 GDP revision, May Core PCE, durable goods orders, and initial jobless claims all at 8:30am, providing comprehensive economic assessment. The week features critical semiconductor earnings from Micron (MU) Wednesday and FedEx (FDX) Tuesday testing chip demand and logistics health. Barchart · Jun 21
Why Trillionaire Elon Musk Believes Only Bitcoin Can Survive the Coming AI Collapse Elon Musk argues AI could lead to economic abundance, impacting inflation and currency. SpaceX's Bitcoin holdings highlight his interest in digital assets amid debates on AI's societal impact. International Business Times UK · Jun 21
3 Inflation-Fighting Stocks Built for Higher Oil Prices Inflation resistant stocks provide consitent cash flow and capital returns, helping to reduce portfolio volatility and enhance total returns over time. MarketBeat · Jun 21
There's a Good Chance Your Savings Account Is Hurting You. Here's Why — and How to Fix It With inflation rising, where you store your cash is more important than ever. Kiplinger · Jun 21
Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
'Modi destroying India, Trump the world; both call themselves good friends', claims Kharge AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump, accusing them of harming their respective domains. Kharge alleged financial irregularities in the Ram Temple trust's fund collection and demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET exam controversy. He urged Congress workers to inform the public about… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Samsung and SK hynix bonuses for chip workers flagged as a national inflation risk — Bank of Korea projects full-year inflation significantly above its 2% target The Bank of Korea has named performance bonuses at Samsung Electronics and SK hynix as a risk to the country's inflationary stability. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 21
Jyothy Labs to expand Exo into broader dishwash franchise after Henkel brands exit portfolio Jyothy Labs is strategically expanding its Exo dishwash brand into a comprehensive franchise following Henkel's exit from Pril and Fa licensing in India. The company remains cautiously optimistic about FY27 growth, focusing on premium products, innovation, and wider distribution despite inflationary pressures. New Exo variants are showing promising consumer response,… The Economic Times · Jun 21
RBI expected to hold repo at 5.25% as uncertainty eases, will watch food and fuel pass-through: BofA Securities The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its wait-and-watch stance and keep the repo rate at 5.25 per cent in coming meetings as the US-Iran peace agreement reduces geopolitical uncertainty, while it monitors food and fuel price pass-through before acting, BofA Securities said in a note on the… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Charting the global economy: Fed turns hawkish, China demand weakens Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a shift towards interest-rate hikes amid persistent inflation, while euro-area price pressures also intensified. US consumers boosted spending despite rising gas prices, though manufacturing production stalled. The Economic Times · Jun 21
FED:Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak. AAP · Jun 21
Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak. AAP · Jun 21
Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war. Euronews · Jun 20
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates The Federal Reserve has for decades moved steadily from a remote, opaque government agency that shared little about what it did or why to a more transparent institution willing to explain how it makes decisions and what it thinks about the economy
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitation Protesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the government of economic hardship. They demanded a rollback in fuel prices and significant increases in salaries and pensions. Speakers highlighted the struggle of working families to afford basic necessities, warning of…
The Economic Times · Jun 20 5 world market themes for the week ahead Global markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colombia's presidential election, will shape investor sentiment. London's major climate gathering also highlights energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions and rising AI power demands. Investors are keenly awaiting…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20 Public transport to be cheaper as NSW treasurer says ‘discipline’ key to electoral success As One Nation highlights cost-of-living pressures, Labor will treat public money ‘with respect … at time of high inflation’, Daniel Mookhey says ahead of state budget
Bangkok Post · Jun 19 Investors take profits after Asian rallies RECAP: Asian shares reversed course and fell yesterday as investors took profits after record rallies in Japan and South Korea, while signs of an early snag in US-Iran talks lifted oil prices and the dollar.
The Economic Times · Jun 19 India 10-year yield snaps 6-day falling streak as US-Iran talks stall India's benchmark 10-year bond yield saw a pause in its recent drop on Friday. This change was fueled by stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran, which caused oil prices to tick up, negatively impacting investor sentiment. Additionally, profit-taking by traders following a strong bond price increase played a role.…
The Economic Times · Jun 19 RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutes India faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the Strait of Hormuz and reduced remittances from the Gulf. El Niño-induced monsoon failures also pose a threat to agriculture. Despite these vulnerabilities, the nation's strong foreign exchange reserves and fiscal…
The Economic Times · Jun 19 RBI MPC minutes: 'Energy prices unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels,' says economist Saugata Bhattacharya The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee maintained the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance. External member Saugata Bhattacharya highlighted escalating inflationary risks from supply shocks, weather patterns, and energy prices. He also noted rising inflation expectations and potential global spillovers. Despite these concerns, he advocated for…
Kiplinger · Jun 19 I Wouldn't Lock My Money Into a 5-Year CD Right Now — Here's Why Here's how to maximize yields on your savings after the July Fed meeting.
AAP · Jun 19 World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St Shares have opened higher in Europe but were mostly lower in Asia, with markets in Greater China closed for holidays
The Economic Times · Jun 19 AI fear over IT overdone, but near-term pain likely to persist: Seshadri Sen Indian IT services face persistent pressure due to AI disruption fears, with market expert Seshadri Sen advising tactical caution despite attractive long-term valuations. While inflation risks are contained, rural demand remains a monitorable. Sen favors domestic consumption and industrials, anticipating improving earnings breadth into FY27.