BOE cuts Rates amid Growth Prospects and Tariffs The Bank of England (BOE) cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 4.5% in response to slow economic growth and persistent inflation, partly due to President Trump's tariff…
Uncertainty Still Persists on Trump Tariffs The U.S. economy grew by 2.5% last year, driven by strong consumer spending, although this rate was slightly lower than the previous year's 3.2%. Despite economic challenges and high inflation, the job market remained…
Bank of Japan Policy Rates Most in 17 Years The Bank of Japan is anticipated to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.5, marking the largest increase in 18 years. This decision reflects increased confidence in…
CPI Rose 2.9% but Underlying Inflation More Encouraging In December 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a notable increase of 0.4%, marking the fastest rise in monthly prices since February. Year-over-year, inflation was measured at 2.9%. While the core…
FED Caution: Inflation Data and Expected Trump Policy Recent inflation data for October indicates persistent inflation, challenging the Federal Reserve's goal of achieving a 2% inflation rate. Key indicators, such as the core Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price…
BOJ holds with Expectations for a Hike in December The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to keep its short-term interest rate steady at 0.25%, as Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that the central bank is cautious about global economic uncertainties…
The Federal Reserve cut benchmark interest rates by half a percentage point, marking the first easing cycle since the pandemic began. This decision reflects concerns over a weakening U.S. economy and aims to maintain economic strength and progress towards inflation…
Pivitol Jobs Report will Impact Size of FED Rate Cuts The upcoming August employment report is crucial for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate cuts, expected in mid-September. While recent inflation data has shown a slowdown, concerns about a…
Barring any Surprises Expect Market Expectations of Rate Cuts US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is preparing for a press conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Market expectations suggest that the Fed will start cutting interest rates…
BOJ Rate Rise spooks Global Markets The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced an interest rate hike of 0.25% and a plan for bond tapering during a policy meeting, signaling increased confidence in the domestic economy despite concerns over a weak…
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