ECB policymaker Demarco says that the ECB will probably need to hike in June
The ECB will probably need to hike in JuneThe ECB must show commitment to 2% target to stay credibleMedium-term infla ...
How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events?
Rate hikes by year-endRBNZ: 76 bps (70% probability of no change at the next meeting)ECB: 64 bps (88% probability of ...
RBNZ set to hold at 2.25% but majority now see hikes coming by end-September
A Reuters poll shows 28 of 29 economists expect the RBNZ to hold rates at 2.25% on May 27, but a slim majority now se ...
ING expects June BOJ rate hike despite softer than forecast Japan CPI
ING says Japan’s softer-than-expected April CPI, driven by government subsidies and a high food base, will not ...
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set to hand 3.05 trillion to government in record transfer
The RBI is expected to transfer a record 3.05 trillion rupees to the Indian government, but economists polled by Reut ...
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8373 (vs. estimate at 6.7992)
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. more to come
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7992 – Reuters estimate
The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), ...
Japan core inflation hits four-year low in April but war-driven rebound seen ahead
Japan’s core CPI rose just 1.4% in April, a four-year low driven by government subsidies, but analysts warn the ...
Morgan Stanley sees Japan reflation intact despite energy shock short-term drag
Morgan Stanley says Japan’s reflation story remains structurally intact despite near-term energy shock headwind ...
Australian dollar under pressure say analysts as RBA rate-hike cycle seen nearing its end
The Australian dollar is under pressure after weak Chinese and domestic labour data, with analysts warning the RBA ra ...
Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, May 22, 2026 – Japan CPI, ECB’s Lane speaking
I previewed the Japan inflation data here:A third consecutive month of core CPI below the BOJ’s 2% target would ...
More from Fed’s Barkin: I’m nervous about the tails on both sides of the mandate
Take encouragement from recent job growth, but not hard to imagine possible job losses due to AINervous about the tai ...