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European borrowing costs hit record highs on Iran war inflation fears

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Despite high inflation, Fed expected to hold rates steady for now

The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years.

Economy

ECB hostage to oil prices? Lagarde leaves door open for September hike

ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that surging oil prices could shape the September rate decision, leaving the door open to another interest rate hike at the next meeting.

Economy

ECB holds rates at 2.25% as reignited Iran war boosts inflation fears

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, pausing after June's first hike in three years as easing inflation bought policymakers time, while renewed fighting in the Middle East caused a new rise in energy prices, keeping another hike firmly on the table for autumn.

Economy

Eurozone inflation at 2.8%: Will it be enough for the ECB to pause?

Eurozone inflation was confirmed at 2.8% for June on Friday, marking the first decline this year and giving the European Central Bank a timely argument to keep its deposit facility rate unchanged at 2.25% when it meets this week.

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Central banks face warning over rate cuts and inflation risks

Economists at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue warned that premature rate cuts could keep inflation above target. Uzbekistan’s lower inflation, falling expectations and reduced dollarisation show how credibility shapes monetary policy.

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Christine Lagarde's Sintra speech signals a new ECB playbook

Christine Lagarde says the ECB is back to basics but must adapt to a more volatile global economy.

Economy

Why is gold falling as inflation rises? The myth explained

Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, now drive the gold price.

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Bank of England holds interest rate at 3.75% as inflation steadies

The Bank of England left its key interest rate unchanged at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting after fresh data showed inflation holding steady and the labour market continuing to cool without a sharp deterioration.

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Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?

Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.

Economy

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated.

Economy

Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs rate decision

The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it.

Economy

Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices.

Economy

Lagarde says ECB interest rate hike ‘robust across three scenarios’

Critics worry the decision to keep rates high could hit productivity and keep inflation from returning to target levels until 2027.

Economy

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in three years

The European Central Bank has lifted its deposit facility rate by 0.25% to 2.25%, marking a decisive pivot back to tightening as the Iran war pushes eurozone inflation to its highest level in nearly three years.

Economy

Inflation hits 3.2%, highest since 2023: ECB rate hikes inevitable?

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.2% in May, the highest since 2023, driven by energy and services. Markets now see an ECB rate hike next week as done deal.

Economy

ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' post high inflation

Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting.

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