Inflation
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financeBank of Korea Chief Signals Cautious, Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Fears
South Korea's new central bank governor emphasizes a cautious and flexible approach to monetary policy, prioritizing price and financial stability amid Middle East conflict-driven inflation and growth uncertainty.
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financeECB Prepared to Act as Geopolitical Tensions Grip Energy Markets
ECB President Christine Lagarde signals readiness to intervene amidst global uncertainty impacting energy prices and inflation.
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financeLagarde: Fiscal Aid Could Trigger Larger ECB Rate Hikes
ECB President Christine Lagarde warns that generous government spending may necessitate more aggressive interest rate increases to control inflation.
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financeInflation Steady: BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collapse
Japanese inflation expectations remain stable, leading to the collapse of bets on a Bank of Japan interest rate change in April.
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financeAsia Bonds See Four-Year Outflow Surge Amid Inflation Fears
Investors withdrew billions from Asian bonds in March, driven by rising inflation concerns and Middle East supply disruptions. South Korean bonds were hit hardest.
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financeJapan Households Brace for Inflation Surge, Complicating BOJ Rate Cut Plans
Japanese households anticipate significant inflation, projecting 10-11% within a year. This expectation clashes with the Bank of Japan's targets, impacting potential rate cut decisions.
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financeBank Indonesia Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Fears Fueled by Iran Conflict
Bank Indonesia is expected to maintain its benchmark rate at 4.75% through 2026, as rising inflation and currency pressures linked to the Iran conflict limit policy easing options.
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financeECB Rate Cut Unlikely Amid Energy Crisis and Inflation
European Central Bank unlikely to cut rates due to persistent energy crisis and rising inflation pressures, impacting market expectations for April.