Signals

Bank of Japan Signals Possible June Rate Hike Amid Middle East Risks BOJ Governor Ueda said on June 3 the Bank of Japan could consider a rate hike at its …

Johor state election set to test Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and may presage an early national poll Johor state election will be a critical early gauge of support for Prime …

Goolsbee says Fed rate hike “certainly a possibility” and backs Chair Warsh’s criticism of forward guidance Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee warns a Fed rate hike remains possible as inflation …

Tokyo used condominium prices show signs of reversal after record April peak Tokyo used condominium prices peaked at ¥188.22 million in April 2026, but new Tokyo Kantei data show rising …

ECB June rate increase now more likely as ECB chief economist cites higher inflation risk ECB June rate increase appears increasingly likely after the ECB’s chief economist signalled a higher …

Idemitsu Maru Returns to Nagoya Port, Forcing Costly Shift in Japan’s Crude Sourcing Idemitsu Maru docks at Nagoya Port on May 25, 2026 as Japan pivots crude sourcing. The move …

Iran Sends Response to U.S. Proposal via Pakistan in Talks to End Fighting Iran sends response to U.S. proposal via Pakistan, state media reports; talks to focus on regional cessation …

Trump Signals Iran Deal Possible After ‘Very Good’ Talks as U.S. Forces Strike Iranian‑Flagged Tanker Trump says a deal with Iran is possible after "very good" talks; U.S. forces struck …

Bank of Japan Holds Policy Rate at 0.75% Amid Middle East Uncertainty Bank of Japan keeps policy rate at 0.75% as it assesses impact of Middle East conflict; three board …