Megan Clark

Megan Clark writes about economic policy, trade relationships, prices, markets, and major shifts affecting businesses and consumers. She follows data releases, government announcements, tariffs, and international trade developments. Megan combines current information with relevant context so readers can see how individual economic events connect to broader trends.
Economy & Trade

RBA poised to lift cash rate to 4.6%, making Australia a global economic outlier

The anticipated hike cements Australia’s status as an international economic outlier. If the nine-member Monetary Policy Board proceeds with the…

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New U.S. Tariffs and Product Bans Target Canadian Exports, Threatening Thousands of Jobs

The measures introduce specific financial penalties and outright prohibitions on certain goods moving from Canada to the U.S. market. While…

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Vietnam Overhauls Tax Framework for Foreign Investors and Rental Property Owners

Shifting Focus to Investment Quality These tax adjustments are part of a broader strategic pivot within Vietnam’s economic governance. Mai…

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Hungarian Inflation Slides to 1.8% as Strong Forint Defies Forecasts

The monthly change in prices was flat, a result described by analysts as a major positive surprise. Orsolya Nyeste, Chief…

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US and China list goods for tariff reductions worth $60 billion

The lists identify specific product categories that will see lower duties, although the final tariff rates and effective dates for…

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Bitcoin Faces Headwinds as U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5%

The Opportunity Cost of Risk-Free Returns The primary driver of Bitcoin’s recent volatility is the rising cost of capital. When…

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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Oil Price Surge and Inflation Concerns

The central bank’s move matched prevailing market expectations, as investors had braced for a pause given the uncertainty surrounding global…

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Indian Equities Rebound From Five-Month Low as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Markets

Despite the one-day gain, the broader market picture remains strained. Data indicates that 18 of the 50 Nifty stocks are…

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Turkey liquidates $18 billion in investment funds, affecting nearly half a million investors

In addition to the liquidation, Turkish authorities implemented measures to boost lira liquidity and ease specific capital and margin requirements.…

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Fed Rate Hike Adds Pressure to Kenya’s Monetary Policy Amid Rising Food Inflation

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) faces a complex balancing act as it maintains its Central Bank Rate (CBR) at…

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