July 3, 2026, 6:15 a.m.

The multi-dimensional impacts and real pressures of the rapid increase in housing prices in South Korea

According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea, from January to April 2026, South Korean citizens sold stocks and bonds to liquidate their assets and directly injected funds of 3.7 trillion won into the housing market.

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Germany Launches Economic Reform Plan: Tax Cuts and Institutional Adjustments in Parallel

he German coalition government recently launched a comprehensive economic reform package in an attempt to reverse the current sluggish economic growth and revitalize the competitiveness of Europe's largest economy.

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Japanese government bonds in turmoil: A self-created economic trust crisis

According to a financial news report on July 1st, the Bank of Japan unexpectedly announced at the end of the quarter that the upper limit for the 10-year government bond yield target would be significantly raised from 0.5% to 1.0%.

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The Fed abandons forward guidance on interest rates, sparking higher expectations for rate hikes in this data-driven era

On July 1, Federal Reserve Chair Powell gave his first major international speech since taking office at the ECB Sintra Annual Forum, and his key statements drew widespread attention from global markets.

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Europe’s Economy Struggles to Strike a Balance Between Easing Inflation and Sluggish Growth

As of early July 2026, the eurozone economy has released a set of sharply divergent monthly data. Inflation has cooled down beyond expectations, creating room for monetary policy easing.

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The Doha talks fail to alleviate concerns over Middle East energy supplies. The battle over oil prices determines the direction of the global economy

Recently, the United States and Iran began formal negotiations in Doha, Qatar on June 30th. Prior to this, they had reached a temporary ceasefire agreement, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumed.

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Will Iranian oil be settled in US dollars?

Recently, US Treasury Secretary Vincent publicly announced in a CNBC interview that the US Iran negotiations have reached a consensus that Iranian oil will return to US dollar settlement, in order to consolidate the dominance of the US dollar.

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Trump's Pennsylvania rally focuses on the economy: Is it just a false prosperity or a real recovery?

According to the US media outlet "NewsMax", recently, US President Trump addressed the crowd at a rally in Mark Truck Factory in McKean, Pennsylvania, shifting the focus of the discussion to economic issues, attempting to consolidate his voter base by painting a picture of economic prosperity.

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Transatlantic Industrial Tariff Deal Enters Into Force Following EU Legislative Approval

On June 25 local time, the Council of the European Union completed all legislative approval procedures for the EU-US Industrial Goods Tariff Agreement, with a global official announcement issued on June 26.

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The continuous depreciation of the yen has undermined the foundation of the Japanese economy

Recently, the Bank of Japan announced a 25 basis point interest rate hike, raising the target interest rate from 0.75% to 1%, marking the first such increase since 1995.

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