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RBA Raises Rates Amid War-Driven Inflation Risks; Aussie Dollar Slips
The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked its cash rate to 4.1% but signaled caution amid Middle East conflict, weakening the AUD and shifting global rate expectations.
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Trump Demands Immediate Fed Rate Cuts as Inflation and Geopolitics Complicate Outlook
President Trump pressures the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates amid rising oil prices, steady inflation, and leadership transition.
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Indonesia Faces Tough Choices as Middle East War Drives Price Pressures
Rising oil prices from Middle East conflict force Indonesia to consider cutting fuel subsidies or scaling back President Prabowo's signature meal program.
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BoJ Governor Ueda Pushes for 2% Inflation with Wage Growth
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirms commitment to achieving 2% inflation sustained by wage gains, warning of potential market intervention if yields spike unnaturally.
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Markets Nervous Ahead of RBA Rate Decision
Currency markets fluctuate as oil prices surge amid Iran war tensions, boosting the dollar while pressuring the yen and other majors ahead of key central bank decisions.
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Regional Drone Strikes
WTI and Brent crude rebound sharply in Asian trade as drone attacks hit UAE and Iraq oil fields, while IEA coordinates emergency reserves and diplomatic pressure mounts over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil Jumps Over 2% Amid Hormuz Supply Fears
Brent crude surges to $102.69 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions escalate, with U.S. allies rejecting escort missions and production cuts in UAE. Iran's blockade risks global energy stability.
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EV Sales Drop 39% in Jan. 2026
New data shows a steep decline in zero-emission vehicle sales across Canada, prompting renewed federal incentives to boost adoption.