Macro

Fed Knew Silicon Valley Bank Was Vulnerable a Year Before Collapse, Report Finds

An outside review says Fed staff spotted Silicon Valley Bank's flaws a year before its March 2023 collapse but held back for fear of being wrong.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Suspicious Oil Trades Precede Trump’s Iran Announcement, Sparking Insider Trading Concerns

Suspicious trading activity in oil and stock futures minutes before President Trump's announcement on Iran has raised concerns about potential insider trading. Large bets were placed on oil prices falling just before Trump revealed "productive conversations" with Tehran, leading to a sharp drop in oil prices and sparking investigations.

ECB Signals Readiness to Combat Entrenched Inflation, Kazimir Warns

ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir warns of potential action against entrenched inflation, highlighting geopolitical risks and the open nature of future policy meetings.

Bank of America Signals Potential Fed Rate Hike Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Fears

Bank of America economists outline conditions for a potential Fed rate hike, including a stable labor market and rising inflation, and discuss the potential impact on Bitcoin and other markets.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amidst Iran Conflict and Oil Price Volatility

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid the Iran war and rising oil prices, citing economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady in the Face of Global Uncertainty and Inflation Worries

The Bank of England has held its interest rate at 3.75% amid geopolitical instability and hopes for easing inflation. Economists forecast cuts later in 2026 as policymakers weigh persistent risks and mixed economic signals.

Judge Blocks Subpoenas Against Fed Chair Powell in Criminal Probe, Citing Lack of Evidence

A federal judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell in a criminal probe, citing lack of evidence and improper purpose. The DOJ plans an appeal.

Federal Reserve Eases Bank Capital Rules to Spur Lending, Especially Mortgages

The Federal Reserve is set to ease bank capital requirements to stimulate lending, particularly in the mortgage sector, by streamlining regulations and right-sizing risk calibrations.

Global Oil Shock: IEA Unleashes Record Reserves Amid Iran War Disruptions

The IEA announces a record 400 million-barrel oil reserve release amid the Iran war, citing the largest supply disruption in history and volatile oil prices.

From 10% To 15%? What Sellers Should Do Now While Washington Signals A Higher Temporary Tariff Rate

With Washington signaling a jump from 10% to 15% in the temporary global import surcharge, here’s how sellers can protect margins and pricing now.

Oil Prices Breach $100 Mark Amid Escalating Iran Conflict, Sparking Global Market Jitters

Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel amid escalating Iran war, impacting global markets and leading to sharp declines in stock futures and rising gasoline prices.

De Minimis Is Still Suspended: How New CBP Entry Rules Are Rewriting Low-Value Imports

The U.S. de minimis exemption remains suspended. Here’s how CBP entry rules now treat low-value parcels, and what it means for Temu/AliExpress-style shipping.

Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears, ECB’s Schnabel Warns of Upside Risks

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel warns that the Iran conflict is creating significant upside risks to inflation in the Eurozone, impacting energy markets and potentially delaying interest rate cuts.

Iran Conflict Sparks Global Oil Price Surge, Threatening Energy Stability

The escalating war between Iran and the U.S. has triggered a massive surge in global oil and gas prices, disrupting supply chains and threatening economic stability worldwide.

What The New 10% U.S. Import Duty Means For China-Linked Supply Chains

A practical guide to the new 10% U.S. import duty: who pays it, how landed costs change, and what China-linked supply chains should do next.

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