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Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8 percent in June as energy, services pressures ease

Eurozone inflation drops to 2.8 percent in June as energy, services pressures ease

Fresh Eurostat data suggests price pressures in the euro area are becoming less intense

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

Rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions push inflation above Fed target levels

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

Policymakers remain focused on inflation while supporting economic growth

U.K. interest rates stay at 3.75 percent as Bank of England warns over energy price uncertainty

U.K. interest rates stay at 3.75 percent as Bank of England warns over energy price uncertainty

The central bank warned that geopolitical tensions are clouding the inflation outlook

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent citing energy uncertainty, elevated inflation risks

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent citing energy uncertainty, elevated inflation risks

MPC 8-1 vote warns of rising U.K. inflation risks from oil shock

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent

Eurozone inflation hits 3 percent in April on energy surge amid Q1 GDP growth of 0.1 percent

Energy prices spiked 10.9 percent amid SoH blockade fueling stagflation fears

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75 percent, raises inflation forecast by 0.9 percent

Central bank keeps policy steady in 6–3 vote as market expected

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes

Fed officials forecast slower progress toward 2 percent inflation goal amid energy volatility

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