Bloomberg Markets

Australia Grapples with Demographic Shifts: Falling Fertility, Immigration

While the anti-immigration One Nation party is gaining traction in opinion polls, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has resisted calls for deeper cuts to migrant intake. That's as Australia faces its own demographic pressures with the fertility rate at a record low. Roger Wilkins of the Melbourne Institute discusses the broader challenges and implications for Australia's future on 'Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.' (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Central banks repatriate gold as global insecurity rises

Conflict, sanctions and decline in trust have made the institutions more cautious about storing bullion in other countries

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

More Central Banks Than Ever Say They Will Buy Gold This Year

More central banks than ever expect to increase their gold reserves, a sign one of the key forces behind bullion’s record-breaking rally remains intact despite this year’s pullback.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Aluminum Extends Slump as China Data Adds to Downside Pressure

Aluminum dropped to its lowest since March after weaker-than-expected economic data from China dragged on metals, while investors assessed lingering questions over the execution of a peace deal between Iran and the US.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

FTSE 100 Set to Extend Fall After Missing Rally

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

BHP and Rio Tinto See India Driving Steel’s Next Wave of Growth

BHP Group and Rio Tinto Plc are looking increasingly to India as the next big growth engine for global steelmaking, underscoring how the world’s biggest iron ore suppliers are preparing for a future beyond China.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Bank of Japan Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 1%

Japan's central bank increased its benchmark interest rate to the highest since 1995 and signaled that further policy normalization lies ahead. Bloomberg's Shery Ahn reports from Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Ayub: Markets Always Look at Trump’s Next Focus

Asian stocks wavered as investors gauged whether the US-Iran peace deal can really sustain the relief rally. Bank of Singapore's Head of Managed Solutions Advisory Dubai, Mehvish Ayub spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa on the risk allocation of the US-Iran war. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Jardine Matheson to buy back $500M in shares

Lincoln Pan, CEO at Jardine Matheson Holdings, announced a strategic blueprint that includes a share buyback, boosting returns and adding exposure to developed markets. He speaks exclusively on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Fahmy: Trump Wants to Reshape the Middle East

European allies remained skeptical President Trump's deal with Iran will lead to the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz by June 19. The deal is also seen straining Trump's relationship with Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Dalia Fahmy, Director of International Relations and Diplomacy & Associate Professor of Political Science at Long Island University spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa on the future of the region. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Strait of Hormuz to Reopen by Friday, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen by Friday, but his European allies don't share his optimism. Bloomberg's Dan Williams and Stephen Stapczynski report on what we know so far. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Sify Infinit Is Said to Put $391 Million India IPO on Hold

Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd. has put its planned 37 billion rupee ($391 million) initial public offering on hold, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a growing list of companies delaying share sales because of India’s weak stock market.

business  Jun 16, 2026

NY Times Business

Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

AI Driven Re-Rating Fuels 550% Rally in Kingboard Laminates

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. has rallied more than sixfold this year as investors bet the Chinese supplier to the printed circuit board industry will emerge as a key beneficiary of the AI buildout.

business  Jun 16, 2026

NY Times Business

China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts

The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

The human brain is not a machine

This common comparison invites us to see ourselves as sub-optimal alternatives to AI agents

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Economists bet on higher rates as Kevin Warsh takes reins at the Fed

Former financier to chair meeting for first time with inflation well above the US central bank’s target

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

JPMorgan plans Chase expansion into Europe’s largest markets

US lender eyes France, Spain and Italy as it aims to grow digital bank

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Strait of Hormuz flow will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator warns

Mitsui OSK Lines boss cautions that fleet owners need to build confidence after US-Iran deal

business  Jun 16, 2026

Financial Times

Europe’s AI champion Mistral vulnerable to Russian disinformation, study finds

Open-source generative models are worse at removing false news than others, according to Estonian researchers

business  Jun 16, 2026