US diesel costs squeeze freight firms as New Zealand petrol tops NZ$4 a litre
Federal Reserve district accounts describe pressure on US trucking margins and grocery transport costs, while RNZ reports a sharp rise in New Zealand pump prices.
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Kevin Warsh says AI could lift productivity after a bumpy transition
The Federal Reserve chair said AI investment could push up prices in the short term, while its longer-term economic effects remain uncertain.
Lisa Cook’s lawyer calls White House inquiry biased and seeks later hearing
A lawyer for the Federal Reserve governor challenged the panel’s impartiality in an October 13 letter and said Cook could participate only after the Fed’s December policy meeting.
US inflation rises to 3.7% before midterms, leaving Fed rate decision uncertain
September consumer prices rose at their fastest monthly pace in five months. Economists and investors differ over whether the Federal Reserve will raise rates again in October.
China approves Visa’s preparations for domestic bankcard clearing
China’s central bank has cleared Visa to prepare a local bankcard clearing institution, but the company has not yet been authorised to start domestic operations.
Lee says South Korea can scarcely avoid another interest rate rise
President Lee Jae Myung cited the gap with US rates, but any change to South Korea’s benchmark rate is a decision for the Bank of Korea.
OCBC, DBS and UOB shares fall for second day as investors reassess bank earnings
Singapore’s three major bank stocks extended their decline on October 8 after Citi downgraded OCBC, with analysts divided over what higher interest rates mean for profits.
Dollar nears 18-month high as Fed signals and French debt fears weigh on euro
The dollar edged higher as investors weighed September's Federal Reserve deliberations, while French bond-market pressure added to the euro's weakness.
Thai central bank governor says no rush to raise rates
Vitai Ratanakorn signalled no urgency to raise borrowing costs ahead of the October 28 policy review, while warning that monetary policy cannot fix structural growth constraints.
Oil volatility leads Japanese companies’ earnings risks in Reuters survey
Oil-market swings outranked currency moves and higher interest rates in a corporate survey, as Japanese companies prepared to report half-year earnings.
Federal Reserve extends comment deadline on proposed bank insider lending changes
The Board has moved the deadline for comments on its Regulation O proposal from October 5 to November 4. The proposed changes to lending thresholds and passive fund treatment...
Federal Reserve announces written agreement with Ontario Bancorporation
The Wisconsin bank holding company must submit capital and cash plans and seek approval before making distributions or taking on debt, according to published accounts of the...
Federal Reserve finalizes changes to large-bank stress tests
The Fed will seek annual public input on scenarios and model changes, test large trading books against two market shocks, and begin averaging results for stress capital buffers...
Federal Reserve watchdog faults renovation cost controls but finds no grounds for criminal referral
The inspector general identified failures in estimating and managing a Washington renovation whose approved budget is $2.46 billion, while finding no reasonable grounds for a...
IllustrationUS regulators find no shortcomings in 15 large banks’ resolution plans
The Federal Reserve and FDIC published feedback on plans submitted in October 2025 and said none contained a shortcoming or deficiency. The finding does not test how a plan...
ECB sets November start for revised collateral ratings and haircuts
The European Central Bank has amended the rules governing assets pledged for Eurosystem credit operations, including how ratings and valuation haircuts are applied.
RBA raises cash rate to 4.60% as fuel costs complicate inflation fight
Australia’s central bank raised rates for the fourth time this year, citing higher energy prices and signs that fuel costs are spreading through the economy.
EU customs reform puts online marketplaces in the frame
The Council has approved its position; Parliament's final vote remains ahead.