June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.
June 18, 2026 05:17 ETItaly's current account surplus increased in April from the previous year. The current account surplus rose to EUR 2.3 billion in April from EUR 1.1 billion in the corresponding month last year. The goods trade surplus climbed to EUR 5.0 billion from EUR 3.3 billion, while the secondary income shortfall was EUR 0.94 billion versus EUR 1.1 billion last year.
June 18, 2026 05:17 ETEuropean stocks were moving lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged as widely expected, but the latest set of projections suggested there could be at least one increase to its main rate this year. Elsewhere, the Swiss National Bank left its policy rate unchanged...
June 17, 2026 14:42 ETPausing four consecutive sessions of losses, crude oil prices have moved higher on Wednesday as energy experts are skeptical of an early restoration of normal oil trade in the gulf region despite the likely success of the upcoming U.S.-Iran deal.
June 17, 2026 09:18 ETCryptocurrencies declined in the past 24 hours amidst growing anxiety about the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook. The decision of the first FOMC under the leadership of Kevin Warsh would be known on Wednesday afternoon. Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady but are less sure about the...