#fiscal policy — FinScans

💱 Forex AUD/USD 📉 Bearish

Australia Budget Sets Up Tug-of-War With RBA on Inflation Fight

May 13, 2026 (14 hours ago)

Australian fiscal expansion stokes inflation and sets up a policy clash with the RBA, weighing on the Australian dollar and bonds.

▼ Expansionary budget with new property tax concessions boosting housing demand

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💱 Forex EUR/USD 📉 Bearish

Baltic States Warn of Unfunded Debt for Europe’s Defense Splurge

May 8, 2026 (4 days ago)

Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian finance ministers jointly caution that Europe’s unfunded defense spending surge may trigger sovereign debt concerns, lifting bond yields…

▼ European Commission proposes €800 billion defense fund without clear financing

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💱 Forex USD/PHP 📉 Bearish

Philippines Downplays Stagflation Risk, Will Boost Spending

May 8, 2026 (4 days ago)

Philippines downplays stagflation fears and vows to boost spending, as data fuels concerns over growth and inflation, keeping the peso on the…

▼ Economic data showing slowing growth and elevated inflation raises stagflation specter.

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🌐 General USDRUB 📉 Bearish

Russia’s Budget Gap Widens to Record Despite Oil Revenue Boost

May 8, 2026 (4 days ago)

Russia’s budget gap hits an all-time high despite climbing oil revenues, pressuring the ruble, Russian equities, and emerging-market assets while supporting oil…

▼ Record budget deficit widens despite oil revenue boost

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