The U.S. dollar slipped in recent trading as investors scaled back bets on further Federal Reserve interest-rate increases. The Japanese yen managed gains even as data...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Sees Inflation Cooling Toward Target
Sri Lanka’s central bank governor has signaled that the country’s inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank’s official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic...
Japan’s Economy Slows in Q2 as Inflation Stays Elevated
Japan’s economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, expanding at an annualized rate of 1.1%, while inflation pressures remained persistent — a combination...
Earnings optimism holds U.S. stocks steady as Fed outlook and oil prices cloud the picture
U.S. equities have found support from a solid stretch of corporate earnings, even as investors weigh ongoing uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s next moves and a...