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Japan Just Raised Rates Again – And a Slow-Motion Crisis Has Begun
The BOJ didn’t just raise rates – they made it crystal clear more hikes are coming. Governor Kazuo Ueda pointed to a “moderately recovering economy,” tight labor markets, and rising inflation. Translation: we’re in a tightening cycle now, not making a one-off adjustment. And that changes everything. Read on »
Platinum Extended Its Steep Rally to a 17-Year High
The best performing precious metal for the past week was palladium, up 16.06%, with futures rising to around $1,720 an ounce, the highest level since January 2023, as ETF holdings continue to edge higher and investors position for tighter market conditions. Supply concerns are growing, with Nornickel forecasting a 100,000-ounce deficit in 2026, underscoring expectations of a structurally tighter palladium market. Read on »
Major central banks deliver biggest easing push in over a decade in 2025
Major central banks have delivered interest rate cuts in 2025 at the fastest clip and largest scale since the financial crisis, while easing among policymakers in developing nations also accelerated. Read on »
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