Financial news from the USA, Australia and China. Company events and stock movements on US stock exchanges
• The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates steady on Tuesday, signaling persistent domestic price pressures - a common problem that other central banks around the world are grappling with. The RBA's rate decision capped an otherwise quiet day for Asia, and with weak European data the focus is back on political turmoil in the bloc, although futures suggest markets could get some respite from last week's setbacks.
• In the United States, retail sales in May are the main indicators to watch today, and no fewer than six Fed officials will also speak to the markets. Retail sales are expected...