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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Australia just hiked rates to a 15-year high while America's jobs stalled
The RBA raised its cash rate to 4.60 percent on 29 September, its fourth hike of 2026 and the highest level in nearly 15 years. Days later US hiring nearly stalled. That divergence is the most important setup in currencies right now.
APAC Intelligence7 min read

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Kevin Warsh Is Now Running the Federal Reserve. The Dollar Equation Has Changed.
Warsh was sworn in at the White House on May 22 in the most divisive Fed confirmation in history. Trump said rates will fall very quickly. Warsh has made no such promise. The June 16 meeting is his first vote. For Southeast Asian forex traders, this is the most important central bank transition since 2018.
Market Authority9 min read