Interest Rate Hike
Japanese Yen near 40-year low despite BOJ interest rate hike
On Jun 19, the yen traded around 161.12 per dollar, sparking fears of intervention by Japanese authorities. Analysts attribute the yen's ongoing weakness to fiscal concerns and high short positions, despite BOJ's tightening measures. US dollar remains strong as monetary tightening expectations rise.
2 min read19 Jun 2026Gold steady as oil falls on uncertainty over end to Iran war; dollar, yields ease
GLOBAL-PRECIOUS/ (UPDATE 9):PRECIOUS-Gold steady as oil falls on uncertainty over end to Iran war; dollar, yields ease
1 min read22 May 2026India weighs rate hike to steady the rupee
The Reserve Bank of India is considering all of its available options to stabilize the rupee, including an interest rate hike, more currency swaps and raising dollars from investors overseas, according to people familiar with the matter.
2 min read21 May 2026Australian dollar hits multi-year highs as bulls scent rate rise
AUSTRALIA-FOREX/:Australian dollar hits multi-year highs as bulls scent rate rise
2 min read11 Mar 2026The silent tax: How inflation erodes wealth, and what investors can do about it
Inflation may not make headlines like market crashes, but it's always working—silently chipping away at your wealth. Here's why real returns, not nominal ones, matter most.
3 min read1 Jul 2025Brazil Central Bank Sees Investors Overly Concerned About Budget
As investors grow worried about Brazil’s fiscal outlook, selling off the real and betting on even bigger interest rate hikes, the central bank has started to signal that budget concerns are exaggerated.
3 min read2 Nov 2024Most Latam FX track lower commodity prices, Brazil data in focus
EMERGING-MARKETS/LATAM (UPDATE 1):EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam FX track lower commodity prices, Brazil data in focus
2 min read15 Oct 2024First Foundation plunges as 'unexpected' fund raise puts real estate loans in focus
FIRST FOUNDATION-STOCKS/ (UPDATE 3, GRAPHICS):UPDATE 4-First Foundation plunges as 'unexpected' fund raise puts real estate loans in focus
3 min read4 Jul 2024Inflation in Japan's capital accelerates, keeps BOJ rate hike prospects
JAPAN-ECONOMY/INFLATION (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-Inflation in Japan's capital accelerates, keeps BOJ rate hike prospects
2 min read28 Jun 2024Higher EMIs or extended tenure? Here's the best way to deal with rising home loan rates
Your home loan interest rates have gone up. Either you accept paying higher EMIs or settle down for an extended loan tenure. Alternatively, earn more and spend less to prepay your loan and get rid of it faster.
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