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Christine Lagarde's Sintra speech signals a new ECB playbook

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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.

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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.

Economy

Recession warning? European business activity slumps due to Iran war

Business activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two and a half years.

Economy

US 30-year bond yield tops 5% for the first time since 2007

The US Treasury sold 30-year bonds at a yield above 5% for the first time since 2007 on Wednesday, highlighting mounting investor unease just as the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve.

Economy

ECB holds rates at 2% as inflation rises and eurozone growth slows

The European Central Bank has held interest rates at 2% for a third straight meeting, even as inflation rises and growth slows across the eurozone.

Economy

US Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell set to remain on board

A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.

Economy

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

Business

Key US senator lifts block on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said on Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair.

Economy

ECB rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess.

Economy

Fed nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing

Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing.

Economy

UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher

British consumer prices rose at a faster pace in March, reaching 3.3% as the ongoing Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. The data has forced markets to reassess expectations for the Bank of England, with a previously anticipated interest rate cut next week now looking very unlikely.

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