If this ever happens I’m moving to Belgium with Gerard Depardieu…

After 15 years of word-watching, markets may benefit from a Fed that talks less. Warsh said less and meant more, and markets are only beginning to price the difference.

New home costs jump $132K, up 40% in 5 yrs. Builders face 26.4% price hit from regs.

Midjourney's AI pivot to health tech sparks BFLY stock surge. New ultrasound tech eyes wellness spa market.

Reminder - Hong Kong and China markets are closed for a holiday today, 19 June 2026. This will thin out trading interest and liquidity during the Asian time zone. Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand are all open, as is South Korea.

Gas prices dip under $4 as Iran deal boosts supply. Stocks rally on positive outlook.

Hormuz traffic flows, but oil prices remain volatile. A $3/gal return is uncertain.

Japanese inflation data on the economic and event calendar in Asia, Friday, June 19, 2026. Headline and core measures have remained below the BoJ 2% target for four consecutive months.