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Turkey's central bank total reserves fell by $949 million week-on-week to $159.2 billion as of 26 May. The decline was driven by a contraction in gross foreign exchange reserves.
The Indonesian rupiah fell to a record low of 16,640 per dollar on Wednesday. Bank Indonesia signalled it is publicly weighing direct intervention as the currency approaches the psychologically important 16,700 threshold.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the policy board will 'discuss' the option of a rate hike despite global uncertainties. Nikkei Asia reported that the comments were closely watched in the yen and government bond markets.
US private payrolls rose by 122,000 jobs in May, beating economists' expectations, according to the ADP report. The data suggests the labor market remains resilient as the Federal Reserve reassesses its interest-rate path.
According to traders, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in the FX market to limit the rupee's decline against the dollar. The currency has been testing new lows.
According to the European Central Bank's report, the international role of the euro remained largely flat in 2025 with marginal changes. The dollar retained its position as the world's reserve currency, while geopolitical risks could trigger fresh currency moves.
According to data reported by RNZ, hospitality business closures in New Zealand rose 49 per cent over the past year. The same data show more than 130,000 people carry mortgages above 1 million New Zealand dollars; together the two figures suggest household pressure is becoming persistent.
Property sales in Turkey reached 1,029,771 units in the first five months of the year, down 13.9 per cent from the same period of 2025, TRT Haber reported, citing TurkStat data.
Germany's Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) is set to face a deficit of more than 8 billion euros in fiscal 2026, according to a report cited by Investing.com. The figure reflects softening labour-market conditions and the burden of jobless benefits.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has announced his first senior hires at the central bank, CNBC reported. Among the appointees is economist Paul Winfree, who authored the Fed chapter of the Heritage Foundation's 'Project 2025' policy blueprint.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to make a final decision this month on cutting the consumption tax on food to 1%, according to Nikkei Asia. The move could mark a meaningful turning point for household budgets and inflation policy.
Eurozone consumer prices accelerated in May on the back of a surge in energy costs, according to Investing.com. The data is reinforcing market bets on a possible rate hike at the European Central Bank's next meeting.
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accepting a JFK award in Boston, urged the protection of Fed independence from political pressure. Powell said efforts to politicise monetary policy would erode the institution's credibility. The Trump administration has publicly criticised Fed decisions in recent months.
Türkiye's central bank monetary policy committee will meet on Thursday June 11 to set its fourth rate decision of the year, with markets focused on Ankara amid rising global geopolitical risks and a more hawkish stance from major central banks.
Italy's EU-harmonised consumer price index climbed to 3.3% year-on-year in May, slightly above market expectations. Energy and services led the rise. The data reopens debate on euro-area inflation dynamics ahead of the European Central Bank's June meeting.
Türkiye's Capital Markets Board (SPK) has extended its ban on short-selling at Borsa Istanbul until 12 June 2026. The decision overlaps with a period of Middle East-driven volatility and pressure on the lira. SPK emphasises the goal of safeguarding market stability.
Anadolu Agency Ekonomi reports that the heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank and WTO have jointly warned about downside risks to energy, trade and growth from the Middle East war. The institutions flagged the inflationary implications of disruptions to global goods flows.
According to RNZ Business, ANZ's May business-outlook survey showed headline confidence rising 21 points to a net 10 percent positive. Firms reported continued pressure on demand, costs and employment.