Australia's economy grows faster than expected

Australia's economy grew at a better-than-expected 0.9% in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the previous quarter, boosted by mining together with financial and insurance services.

BOJ's Kuroda says FX should reflect fundamentals

TOKYO, June 2 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday it was important for currency rates to reflect economic fundamentals, and reiterated that central bank policy is aimed at fostering price stability and not to weaken the yen.

Euro Economy’s Managers Aren’t Blinking in Market Rout

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and European Central Bank President Mario Draghi aren’t blinking yet. The longest losing streak in European stocks in 11 years and the weakest inflation since 2009 has intensified pressure on the managers of the euro area’s already ailing economy to deliver fresh stimulus programs.

One in Three Economists See 2014 BOE Rate Increase

Expectations the Bank of England will begin increasing interest rates in 2014 surged over the past month after Governor Mark Carney cautioned that investors were underestimating the risk, according to a Bloomberg survey.