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See all Economic Data โIndia Silver Imports Plunge 87% to Three-Year Low After Import Curbs and Higher Duties
India's silver imports fell 87% in May to a three-year low after the government tightened restrictions on shipments and imposed higher duties.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaGold and Silver Prices Extend Gains in India as US-Iran Deal Eases Rate Hike Fears
COMEX gold and silver extended gains on June 15 after the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased interest rate hike fears.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaIndia Gold Imports Surge 34% to $3.41 Billion in May as Prices Spike; Silver Plunges 86%
India's gold imports jumped 34% year-on-year to $3.41 billion in May, driven by soaring gold prices fueling demand for the precious metal.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomIran War's Economic Fallout Will Unfold Over Years, FT Charts Show Oil and Reconstruction Impact
The Financial Times' seven-chart analysis shows the Iran war's economic fallout will extend for years even as a peace framework materialises.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ฉ๐ช GermanyBundesbank Chief Nagel Warns Against Premature Optimism on Iran Deal's Economic Recovery
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel cautioned against premature hope following the US-Iran framework agreement, warning of long-lasting economic consequences from the conflict.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ GlobalEUR/USD Holds Near 1.1598, Touches 1.1662 Intraday as Iran Deal Softens Dollar
EUR/USD traded around 1.1598 Monday, hitting an intraday high of 1.1662 as the US-Iran peace deal reduced safe-haven dollar demand.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ GlobalNZD/USD Climbs to 0.5840 on USD Weakness as US-Iran Deal Fuels Risk Appetite
NZD/USD traded around 0.5840 on Monday, up 0.17%, as broad USD weakness followed the US-Iran framework agreement.
Jun 16, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaIndia May Goods Exports Jump 18% to 5B as Trade Deficit Widens on Capital Goods Import Surge
India's May goods exports surged 18% to 5 billion with trade deficit widening to 8 billion; Commerce Secretary said West Asia peace deal will further boost Indian trade competitiveness
Jun 16, 2026
๐ฏ๐ต JapanJapan Regional Bank Rate-Hike Winners Revealed as BOJ Normalisation Expands Net Interest Margins
Japanese regional banks ranked by net interest income increase following BOJ rate hikes, revealing winners with floating-rate loan books and losers with fixed-rate mortgage and JGB concentrations
Jun 16, 2026
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaNZ Economists Cut Inflation Forecasts After May Fuel and Airfare Drop but Still See RBNZ Rate Hikes Ahead
New Zealand economists trimmed inflation forecasts after May fuel prices and airfares fell, but still expect RBNZ rate hikes as domestic non-tradeable inflation remains sticky
Jun 15, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeSingapore AI Hiring Pivots From Specialist Niches to Mainstream Roles as Postings Hit 5.3 Percent
AI-related job postings in Singapore reached 5.3% of all listings in 2025, up from 3.3%, as AI skills shifted from specialist niches to mainstream hiring expectations across all sectors.
Jun 15, 2026
๐ GlobalSilver Surges 3.94% to 70.70 as Weaker Dollar and US-Iran Framework Lift Metals
Silver (XAG/USD) climbed 3.94% to 70.70 as the US Dollar weakened on the US-Iran peace framework, with the Federal Reserve rate decision looming as the next key catalyst for metals.
Jun 15, 2026
๐ธ๐ฌ SingaporeSingapore AI Salary Premium Hits Record as Public Sector Leads Hiring Surge
AI-related job postings surged to 5.3% of all Singapore listings in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024, with the public sector commanding the highest AI salary premium, per PwC.
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaIndia WPI Inflation Hits All-Time High of 9.7% Under New Series; Fuel, Power Drive Surge
India's wholesale price inflation surged to a record 9.7% in May under the new WPI series, driven by fuel and power price spikes
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaSBI Chief Economist Cautions Against Early RBI Rate Hike Despite India's Strong Macro Position
SBI's Group Chief Economic Adviser Soumya Kanti Ghosh says India is in a strong macroeconomic position but early RBI rate hike unlikely
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฎ๐ณ IndiaIndia Solar Demand to Surge at 22% CAGR Through FY35, Driven by Data Center Boom and Electrification
India's solar power demand is projected to surge at a 22% CAGR through FY35, fueled by a massive data center construction boom
Jun 15, 2026
๐จ๐ณ ChinaMainland Chinese Students Paying Year Upfront in Hong Kong Send Rents to Record Highs
Mainland Chinese students are paying a year's rent upfront to secure Hong Kong flats, driving residential rents to record highs
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฉ๐ช GermanyFAZ: Build a Diversified Portfolio to Navigate AI Boom Euphoria and Geopolitical Risks
FAZ recommends a diversified portfolio to navigate markets caught between AI boom optimism and Iran-war fears
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฐ๐ท South KoreaSouth Korea Launches Second 600 Billion KRW National Growth Fund in Q3 After First Sold Out in 5 Days
South Korea's Financial Services Commission will launch a second National Growth Fund worth 600 billion KRW in Q3 2026
Jun 15, 2026
๐จ๐ณ ChinaZhipu Shares Surge 48% After JPMorgan Upgrade as China AI Market Consolidates Winners
Chinese AI maker Zhipu surged 48% after JPMorgan raised its price target while simultaneously downgrading rival MiniMax, signaling China AI winner-loser differentiation.
Jun 15, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesVanguard VOO Passes $1 Trillion AUM as Passive Investors Buy Near Market All-Time Highs
VOO crossed $1 trillion AUM as massive passive inflows continue near US market all-time highs, reinforcing mega-cap dominance in the index.
Jun 15, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United States1.5 Million Americans Set to Join Medicare in Enrollment Surge Boosting Managed Care
1.5 million Americans are set to join Medicare, creating a structural revenue tailwind for managed care companies with large Medicare Advantage memberships.
Jun 15, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesSemiconductor ETFs Surge as Unprecedented Options Activity Signals Institutional Positioning
Semiconductor ETFs including SMH surge amid unprecedented options activity signaling institutional positioning ahead of AI and earnings catalysts.
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฌ๐ง United KingdomBAE Systems Drives Barrow Revival as NATO Defense Spending Lifts Submarine Program
BAE Systems is driving economic revival at its Barrow-in-Furness submarine facility amid a global defense spending surge that provides exceptional revenue visibility for AUKUS programs.
Jun 15, 2026
๐ฉ๐ช GermanyHensoldt Shares Drop 5% as Analyst Downgrade Hits Germany's Biggest Defense Electronics Loser
Hensoldt AG shares fell 5% on Friday amid an analyst downgrade, marking the largest single-session decline among major German stocks.
Jun 15, 2026
๐จ๐ณ ChinaChina AI Shifts From Model Race to Enterprise Value Delivery, JPMorgan Says
JPMorgan's Alex Yao says China AI is consolidating from the hundred-model race to enterprise monetisation, with measurable business value now the dominant investment criterion.
Jun 14, 2026
๐ฐ๐ท South KoreaKorean Brokerages Earn 53.6B Won in 4 Months From 8-10% Margin Loans Amid KOSPI Circuit Breakers
Korean brokerages earned 53.6B won in Jan-Apr from 8-10% margin loans as KOSPI hit circuit breakers and foreign investors net-sold 4.3T won in a week.
Jun 14, 2026
๐ฐ๐ท South KoreaKorean Won Hits 2009-Crisis Level at 1,550 as AI Robots Enter Steel Plants
KRW/USD hit 1,550.2, highest since 2009 crisis, as foreign selling and strong dollar squeeze Korea; manufacturers deploy AI robots for 1,500ยฐC steel work.
Jun 14, 2026
๐บ๐ธ United StatesSpaceX Fronts $100 Billion AI Investment Wave Amid Platform Consolidation
SpaceX (SPCX) is leading a $100 billion surge in AI investments per GuruFocus analysis.
Jun 14, 2026
๐จ๐ฆ CanadaCLO ETFs Boom as Retail Investors Chase Elevated Rate Yields and Dodge Private Credit Woes
CLO ETFs are booming as Wall Street offers retail investors access to floating-rate loan pools to profit from elevated rates.
Jun 14, 2026