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Hong Kong banking sector posts strong 2025 results as structural shifts open next wave of growth, says KPMG

HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong banks delivered solid headline performance in 2025, with the total assets of all licensed banks increasing by 7.1% to HK$26 trillion and operating profit before impairment charges rising by 5.5% to HK$337 billion. While lower interest rates compressed net interest margins…

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Investors brace for less predictable Fed as Warsh rewrites playbook

Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve meeting as chair saw interest rates held steady, but a shift away from forward guidance blindsided traders. New projections and Warsh's emphasis on price stability led markets to price in potential rate hikes within months, injecting uncertainty into financial markets.

The Economic Times

Food crunch: the alarming numbers on Hunter households going hungry

'When regular expenses like rent and fuel go up, or interest rates increase, food is often one of the first things sacrificed.'

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Indonesian central bank hikes rates again

JAKARTA - Indonesia’s central bank ‌raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, just a week after a surprise off-cycle hike, as it seeks to attract fresh capital and halt selling in its battered rupiah and other assets.

Bangkok Post

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

UK vacancies fall to lowest for five years as wages grow faster than expected

Employers wary of hiring permanent staff but unemployment eased to 4.9% in the three months to April

The Guardian - UK

US Stock Market: Analysts see inflation driving Fed's hawkish shift under Warsh

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling potential future hikes due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers' updated projections now show fewer rate cuts expected next year, reflecting a hawkish shift. Markets reacted cautiously, with equities dipping and Treasury yields rising as investors anticipate prolonged higher rates.

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Gold price on June 18: Why is gold rate crashing?

Gold rate today: Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, elevated interest rates tend to pressure bullion.

The Economic Times

Fed begins Warsh era with rate hold, sees hike possible later in 2026

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but signaled a potential hike later this year due to inflation concerns. New projections show nine officials anticipate a rate increase by the end of 2026. The policy statement removed previous guidance on future rate moves, reflecting new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's influence.

The Economic Times

Stocks Retreat as Fed Signals Possible Higher Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.98%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Gold falls 1% after Fed holds rates steady, signals rate hike this year

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

The Economic Times

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/17/2026

U.S. stocks dropped on speculation the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates this year to keep a lid on inflation

AAP

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated.

Euronews

Dow Falls 507 Points as Fed Chair Warsh Speaks of Price Stability: Stock Market Today

Stocks slide as interest rates remain the same and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh starts writing a shorter song for the biggest central bank in the world.

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International Business Times

Stocks Drop After Fed Officials Anticipate Potential Rate Hike This Year

Stocks tumbled on Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers said they expect to hike interest rates once this year.

The Economic Times

US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P fall over 1% as Fed holds rates; traders raise hike bets

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.

The Independent UK

‘Whatever’: Trump now OK with Fed holding or raising rates as long as Powell not chair

Trump spent the first year and a half of his term bullying former Fed Chair Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates fast enough for the president’s liking

AAP

US stocks sink on worries about a possible hike to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve

The U.S. stock market sank after nearly half the policymakers at the Federal Reserve indicated they may want to raise interest rates before the end of the year

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Dollar Jumps on Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.49%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected US economic reports on May retail sales and May pending home sales. The dollar raced to its high on Wednesday afternoon when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year....

AAP

US stocks waver after Fed officials indicate an increase to rates is possible this year

The U.S. stock market is wavering after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

International Business Times

Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged In Warsh's First Meeting As Chair

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair.

AAP

US stocks slip after Fed officials indicate a possible rate hike in 2026

U.S. stocks are slipping after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve holds rates steady but signals possible hike before year’s end

Open markets committee says ‘economic activity is expanding at a solid pace’ in first meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh

The Economic Times

US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, projects one rate hike for 2026

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, with policymakers signaling potential rate hikes to combat surging inflation. Despite economic expansion and strong job gains, elevated inflation, partly due to Middle East conflict and energy prices, is a growing concern.

The Independent UK

Inflation relief could ‘trigger a mortgage price war’ as interest rates predicted to fall

Swap rates have been heading downward and more lenders could now reduce their rates

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