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US consumer confidence misses forecasts in June, labor market worries mount
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose less than expected to 91.2 in June, with a sharp rise in the share of consumers viewing jobs as hard to get, signaling labor market weakness.
Equinor transfers Peon stake to Vår Energi in NCS asset swap
Equinor will transfer a 32.5% stake and operatorship of the Peon gas discovery to Vår Energi, receiving interests in producing assets and development licences on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
US April CaseShiller 20-city home prices rise 1.1% y/y, topping 0.9% forecast
US April home prices rose more than expected, with the CaseShiller 20-city index up 1.1% year-over-year, signaling a potential housing recovery amid falling oil prices and low unemployment.
Germany June CPI misses expectations, falls to 2.3% y/y
Germany's preliminary June CPI came in at 2.3% y/y, below the 2.6% forecast, while core inflation held steady at 2.5%, reinforcing expectations of ECB rate cuts.
Europe Recognizes India Sovereign Bond Clearing House
European authorities formally recognized India's sovereign debt clearinghouse as a permitted counterparty, easing bond trading for lenders like Deutsche Bank and BNP Paribas in the Asian nation.
Italy inflation edges lower in June as services price growth eases
Italy's headline inflation edged down to 1.6% in June from 1.7% in May, driven by a slight easing in services inflation to 2.6%, while goods prices held steady at 3.4%.
Yen Sinks to Lowest Level Since 1986 as Rate Gap Persists
The yen weakened to its lowest level against the dollar since 1986, driven by persistent interest rate differentials between Japan and the US despite recent BOJ rate hikes.
Ethiopia Bondholders Criticise IMF for Poorly Handled Debt Rework
Ethiopia's bondholders publicly criticized the IMF's management of the country's debt restructuring process, citing poor handling over the past two years, which may complicate future sovereign debt reworks.
German Unemployment Falls Unexpectedly in June, Labour Market Trend Muted
German unemployment unexpectedly fell by 1,000 in June, defying expectations of a 7,000 rise, while the jobless rate held steady at 6.3%, signaling a sluggish labour market.
ECB's Sleijpen: Full Extent of Inflation Shock Not Yet Clear
ECB's Olaf Sleijpen said the full extent of the inflation shock from the Iran war remains uncertain, signaling the central bank will adjust policy as data emerges.
French inflation cools below 2% in June, easing ECB pressure
French headline inflation fell below 2% in June, driven by lower energy and food prices, giving the ECB more flexibility to delay rate action until after summer.
French and German CPI data in focus ahead of Eurozone release
French and German CPI reports due today are expected to show easing inflation, potentially reducing pressure on the ECB to act in July.
Japan Super-Long Bond Yields Rise on Fiscal Expansion Fears
Japan's super-long bond yields rose as Prime Minister Takaichi's spending plans stoke fiscal expansion fears, pressuring the Bank of Japan's yield curve control framework.
Trump Lost the Fed Battle, But Look What He Won
The Supreme Court ruling gives the president sweeping power to fire independent agency heads, reshaping the regulatory landscape for markets and crypto.
China's domestic demand sputters despite stronger headline PMI
China's headline PMI beat masks a sputtering domestic demand engine, with ING forecasting Q2 GDP to slow to 4.6% year-on-year and the ex-factory price index slipping back into contraction, reinforcing deflation risks and the case for further PBOC easing.
Indonesian Bonds Draw $1.2 Billion as Higher Yields Lure Funds
Indonesian government bonds are set for their largest monthly foreign inflow in over a year, as authorities boosted yields to attract capital and support the rupiah.
China Cracks Down on High-Yield Offshore Debt Issuance
Chinese authorities are discouraging firms from issuing higher-yielding offshore debt to curb risks among municipal borrowers with over $100 billion in overseas bonds.
Mizuho, SMFG Drive Record Japanese Corporate Bond Sales Abroad
Japanese banks Mizuho and SMFG led a record quarter for foreign-currency bond sales by Japanese firms, reflecting deeper overseas financing to support growth.
Gold Holds Drop as US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Inflation Outlook
Gold prices remain under pressure as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran cloud the inflation outlook, with traders awaiting the next round of talks.
Japan May unemployment rate holds at 2.5%, matching forecasts
Japan's unemployment rate held steady at 2.5% in May, matching both the prior month and market expectations, while the jobs-to-applicants ratio remained unchanged at 1.17.
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