Sweden’s Central Bank Holds Key Rate as Middle East Conflict Raises Uncertainty
The Riksbank kept its key policy rate at 1.75% but said it is ready to act if the conflict begins […]
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Taiwan Central Bank Holds Rates Again, Raises Inflation Forecast
The Taiwanese central bank raised its inflation outlook, citing uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict. Source link
U.K. Jobless Rate Remains Near Five-Year High
The reading comes as war in the Middle East threatens to hit growth and push the jobless rate even higher
Bank of Japan Holds Steady as Middle East Tensions Raise Uncertainty
The Japanese central bank maintained its policy rate at 0.75% against an uncertain backdrop of conflict in the Middle East
President Trump has spent months talking about how badly he wants Chair Jerome Powell out of the Federal Reserve. Powell signaled Wednesday that he isn’t going anywhere.
The Federal Reserve chair said he would stay on the board until the Justice Department probe ends—and maybe longer. Source
New Zealand’s Economic Recovery Falters as Fresh Threats Emerge
The country’s economy grew by just 0.2% in the fourth quarter and by 1.3% from a year earlier, well short
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Rates, Future Actions Unclear Amid Middle East Conflict
The bank’s monetary committee cut the Selic benchmark lending rate as expected to 14.75% from the 15% level it had
Sputtering Economy Gives Bank of Canada Cover to Bide Time on Iran War
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem believes time is on his side about making a judgment call in response to
The Fed left rates unchanged as an oil shock threatens to prolong its inflation fight. Officials held out the prospect of a rate cut this year.
A new oil shock is threatening to prolong the Fed’s yearslong fight to bring down inflation ahead of a leadership
Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate Steady, Warns of Impact From War in Iran
The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, and warned of painful economic repercussions from a prolonged