FED Official Worried about Tariffs on Inflation Rate The June Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes revealed concerns among US Federal Reserve officials that President Trump's tariffs could have persistent inflationary effects, despite initially causing a one-time price increase…
Split Decision on BOE Rate Cut Amid Global Uncertainties The Bank of England (BoE) cut its main interest rate from 4.5% to 4.25% to counteract the expected negative impact of U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump. The decision revealed a…
Geopolitical Risk Impacts Major Central Bank Policies The article discusses the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies, particularly his tariffs, on the global economy and financial markets. It highlights concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth combined with rising…
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…
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