Although cost pressures for Chinese firms picked up further in May, they remain somewhat narrow in scope. Moreover, consumer price inflation is already showing signs of tapering off, and we think it...

The continued strength in producer price inflation makes it all but certain that the Bank of Japan will hike rates at its meeting next week. We also expect the Bank to speed up the pace of policy...

The larger-than-expected fall in Mexican inflation, to 3.9% y/y in May, will be welcomed by Banxico and means that the policy rate is likely to remain at 6.50% in the foreseeable future.

The RBA will leave rates on hold at 4.35% at its meeting next Tuesday. With the economy showing signs of cooling, the Bank will likely signal a cautious approach to any further policy adjustment...