Kyle Rodda

RBA Governor Michelle Bullock emphasizes inflation challenges for Australia's economy, citing supply shocks and demand-supply imbalances. Discover insights on CPI trends, interest rates, and the central bank's strategy for managing price pressures in 2024.

Discover the US Federal Reserve’s latest 50 basis point cut and how the markets reacted. Stocks surged, the US Dollar fell, and the Fed hints at more aggressive cuts ahead.

The Bank of Japan will meet on September 20, 2024, with markets anticipating minimal policy changes. However, inflation risks remain, with core CPI at 2.7% and potential for future interest rate hikes.

As the US Federal Reserve prepares for its most significant decision since ending the rate hike cycle in mid-2023, the balance of risks has shifted. With inflation stabilizing at 2.6% and rising unemployment at 4.2%, the FOMC faces increasing pressure to address employment concerns. Markets anticipate a rate cut, with debate on the extent of the reduction.

Overview of upcoming US inflation data for August, with expectations for a year-over-year CPI drop to 2.6% and core CPI holding steady at 3.2%. Markets will also focus on U.S. PPI data, which is forecasted to show mild growth, reinforcing potential easing inflationary pressures.

We’ve just seen Kamala Harris formally accept the Democratic nomination for President, so now is a good time to vibe-check where we are in the Presidential race.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. We preview what to expect from the meeting and its possible impact on the NZD/USD.

US labour market conditions are expected to have softened in June. The latest Non-Farm Payrolls data will be released on Friday, July 5th, 2024.

The markets expect to see signs of continued disinflation in the United States. The latest PCE Index data, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, is released on June 28, 2024.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.35% when it meets on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at 2:30 PM (AEST).