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Thailand Shocks With Rate Cut to 1% as Economy Struggles Under Tariffs and Currency Strength
Economy

Thailand Shocks With Rate Cut to 1% as Economy Struggles Under Tariffs and Currency Strength

Thailand's central bank unexpectedly cut rates to a decade-low 1%, signaling serious economic headwinds despite inflation concerns. Here's what it means for traders.

Fed Governor Signals March Rate Pause If Jobs Data Stabilizes
Economy

Fed Governor Signals March Rate Pause If Jobs Data Stabilizes

Christopher Waller expresses openness to holding rates steady at the March FOMC meeting if February employment data confirms labor market strength after 2025 weakness.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Triggering Market Volatility and Policy Uncertainty
Economy

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Triggering Market Volatility and Policy Uncertainty

The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling nixing Trump's tariffs sent US futures lower, but traders face uncertainty about what comes next. What traders need to know.

BOJ's March Rate Hike Dilemma: Currency Weakness Forces Policy Acceleration
Economy

BOJ's March Rate Hike Dilemma: Currency Weakness Forces Policy Acceleration

Former BOJ policymaker suggests March hike possible if yen depreciation continues, reshaping 2026 monetary policy expectations amid currency and inflation pressures.

PCE Inflation Shock: The Data That Could Reshape Rate-Cut Expectations
Economy

PCE Inflation Shock: The Data That Could Reshape Rate-Cut Expectations

With core PCE climbing to 3.0%, surpassing predictions, traders are forced to reevaluate rate-cut probabilities as yields approach 4.17%.

China Reduces US Treasury Holdings to Lowest Since 2008
Economy

China Reduces US Treasury Holdings to Lowest Since 2008

Xi's Stability Message Signals Bullish Outlook on Chinese Domestic Demand
Economy

Xi's Stability Message Signals Bullish Outlook on Chinese Domestic Demand

President Xi's Lunar New Year address emphasizes a "super-large" domestic market and high-quality development, fueling Asian market optimism and reshaping investment strategies for 2026.

The 2026 Bank Stress Test Scenarios: What They Mean for the Financial Landscape
Economy

The 2026 Bank Stress Test Scenarios: What They Mean for the Financial Landscape

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unveils the 2026 economic scenarios, set to challenge major banks' resilience during severe recessions, impacting capital requirements and shaping credit conditions in the financial system.

Fed Maintains Rates at 3.5%-3.75%; Market Adjusts to 2025 Policy Pause
Economy

Fed Maintains Rates at 3.5%-3.75%; Market Adjusts to 2025 Policy Pause

The Federal Reserve held rates steady in January 2026 despite dissenting calls for cuts. Explore the implications for markets and your portfolio strategy.