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Bank of Japan updates natural rate estimate as era of ultra low rates ends

Bank of Japan updates natural rate estimate as era of ultra low rates ends

Neutral interest rate range stands between -0.9 percent and +0.5 percent

ECB President Lagarde signals potential rate hikes to counter energy shock

ECB President Lagarde signals potential rate hikes to counter energy shock

Lagarde stated that a moderate overshoot of the inflation target could justify measured tightening

Japan’s core consumer inflation slows below central bank’s 2 percent target in February

Japan’s core consumer inflation slows below central bank’s 2 percent target in February

Core inflation eased from 2 percent in January to 1.6 percent in February, falling below the BOJ’s 2 percent target for the first time since March 2022

Reserve Bank of Australia lifts interest rates to 10-month high on rising inflation risks

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Reserve Bank of Australia lifts interest rates to 10-month high on rising inflation risks

The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1 percent, marking its second hike this year following a similar move in February

Fed 25‑bp cuts eyed Q3–Q4 as inflation, oil‑supply and geopolitical tensions push timeline to Sept–Dec

Fed 25‑bp cuts eyed Q3–Q4 as inflation, oil‑supply and geopolitical tensions push timeline to Sept–Dec

Cooling labor market could bring earlier Fed cuts, Goldman warns

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index

U.S. stock futures slip following 0.3 percent rise in February Consumer Price Index

CPI rose 2.4 percent annually while investors assessed the Fed outlook

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7 percent in January 2026, lowest level in 12 months

France recorded 0.4 percent annual inflation; Romania registered the highest rate at 8.5 percent

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent as inflation relief signals spring pivot

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent as inflation relief signals spring pivot

The decision to hold rates comes after a narrow 5-4 vote among the MPC members

Australia RBA interest rate hike hits households as cash rate reaches 3.85 percent in first tightening since 2023

Australia RBA interest rate hike hits households as cash rate reaches 3.85 percent in first tightening since 2023

The December Consumer Price Index showed inflation rising to 3.8 percent, alarming financial markets

U.S. trade deficit widens 94.6 percent, marking largest jump since 1992 as imports surpass records

U.S. trade deficit widens 94.6 percent, marking largest jump since 1992 as imports surpass records

The import surge, driven by technology needs, indicates a strong demand unmatched by domestic production

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing

BOK's latest meeting shows a commitment to steady interest rates amidst rising inflation

China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

Economic indicators suggest ongoing struggles, with the property sector and consumer spending driving concerns

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high

The central bank's first rate increase since January came amid expectations that the momentum for wage hikes will continue into next year

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments

China keeps benchmark lending rates steady for fourth consecutive month in September

China keeps benchmark lending rates steady for fourth consecutive month in September

The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was held at 3.0 percent on Monday, while the five-year LPR remained unchanged at 3.5 percent

U.K. inflation climbs to 3.8 percent in July on rising restaurant, hotel, and food prices

U.K. inflation climbs to 3.8 percent in July on rising restaurant, hotel, and food prices

Transport costs surged 3.2 percent, driven by a 30.2 percent increase in airfares

U.S. consumer prices rise 2.7 percent in July amid September rate cut bets

U.S. consumer prices rise 2.7 percent in July amid September rate cut bets

Core CPI rose 0.3 percent in July and 3.1 percent from a year earlier, compared with forecasts of 0.3 percent and 3 percent

Australia’s central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points, revising economic growth forecast to 1.7 percent

Australia’s central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points, revising economic growth forecast to 1.7 percent

RBA cited weaker public demand as key factor in lowering annual economic outlook for 2025

India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

Economists suggest limited easing opportunities as U.S. tariffs impact India's export landscape

U.K.’s GDP falls 0.3 percent in April 2025, biggest monthly drop since October 2023

U.K.’s GDP falls 0.3 percent in April 2025, biggest monthly drop since October 2023

There was a monthly decrease of 63.5 percent in U.K. residential transactions in April 2025, compared with March 2025

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2 percent in March, jobless rate declines

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2 percent in March, jobless rate declines

Strengthening calls for additional interest rate cuts from ECB

Eurozone business activity rises to 50.4 in March, highest level in seven months

Eurozone business activity rises to 50.4 in March, highest level in seven months

Germany's manufacturing rebound and easing inflation signal a positive shift in Europe's economic engine

Eurozone annual inflation up to 2.5 percent, March rate cut still likely

Eurozone annual inflation up to 2.5 percent, March rate cut still likely

Last week, Lagarde suggested price growth may fluctuate before slowing toward the 2 percent target later