Sri Lanka: IMF Sees Resilience but Risks Stay Downside
Sri Lanka's recovery is holding, but the IMF has not yet completed its seventh review. Inflation, energy costs and reform execution remain decisive.
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ECB's Lane Sees Inflation Easing Toward 2% From Mid-2027
Philip Lane expects the energy shock to keep inflation elevated before it moves toward 2% from mid-2027, reinforcing a higher-for-longer policy risk.
France’s Bond Spread Tops 100bp as Fiscal Risk Rises
France’s 10-year borrowing premium over Germany exceeded 100 basis points for the first time since 2012. The move raises refinancing costs and puts the 2027 budget, political risk and growth assumptions under sharper scrutiny.
China Holds LPRs at 3.0% and 3.5%: Investor Impact
China kept its one- and five-year loan prime rates unchanged for a 16th month, preserving bank margins but offering little new support to weak credit demand.
Global Stocks Hold Up as Central Banks Tighten Again
Global stocks edged higher despite Fed and BOJ rate hikes. Investors now face a 5% U.S. yield, $100 oil and sharper sector-level dispersion.
Barclays Sees Two BoE Hikes as Energy Inflation Builds
Barclays expects 25-basis-point BoE hikes in November and February if the Middle East energy shock persists. The call is plausible, but it remains a bank forecast rather than official guidance.
Dollar Hits Seven-Week High After Fed Rate Hike
The dollar reaches a seven-week high after a unanimous Fed hike, with BOE and BOJ decisions set to test global rate and currency expectations.
Asian Markets Steady as Fed Decision Nears
Asian stocks hold steady before a highly anticipated Fed decision, with a near-5% U.S. 10-year yield and $108 Brent shaping regional risk.
UK Wage Growth Holds at 3.5% as Labour Demand Softens
UK regular pay growth holds at 3.5% as vacancies and payrolls weaken, leaving the Bank of England to balance softer demand against energy inflation.