Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A suprapartisan commission has suggested lowering the consumption tax to one per cent as an interim measure to combat rising inflation and support households.
BOJ raises rates to 31-year high as weak yen and energy shock deepen inflation fight
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate to 1.0%, the highest level since 1995, as rising energy costs, a weak yen and stronger wage growth increased pressure on policymakers to contain inflation.
Thai gold sinks sharply as Fed and inflation fears hit market
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Thai gold prices tumbled by 1,150 baht per baht-weight on Thursday as geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and the US Federal Reserve’s policy stance rattled the market.