Middle East Conflict
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financeRecession Fears and Middle East Conflict Push ECB Toward Rate Cut
ECB's Stournaras signals rate cut as Middle East tensions escalate, market prices 100% chance of 50+bps decrease in April 2026.
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financeFederal Reserve Shifts Toward Rate Hikes as Inflation Hits 3.3%
Fed officials pivot from rate cut talks to potential hikes due to persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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financeLagarde Dismisses Stagflation Fears Despite Rising Eurozone Inflation
ECB President Lagarde rejects stagflation fears as eurozone inflation hits 3%. Energy prices surge 10.9% year-on-year amid Middle East conflict.
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financeECB Holds Rates; Inflation Risks Remain High Amid Middle East Crisis
ECB holds rates steady as Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher, fueling inflation. Markets price in rate cuts by April 2026.
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financeMiddle East Conflict Drives Oil Price Forecast to Hit $90 by June
ECB warns of persistent energy price increases as geopolitical instability impacts crude oil markets.
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financeTokyo Core Inflation Hits 4-Year Low, Expected to Accelerate on Energy Shock
Tokyo's core CPI falls to 1.5% in April, missing forecasts and marking the slowest pace since March 2022, as subsidies offset rising energy costs.
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cryptoFed Holds Rates Steady; Crypto Dips as Middle East Uncertainty Grows
Federal Reserve maintains rates at 3.5%-3.75% for third straight meeting. Bitcoin and Ethereum fall on the news.
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financeBank of Japan Signals June Rate Hike Amid Inflation Risks
The Bank of Japan effectively signals a June rate hike, balancing inflation concerns against potential economic downturns and geopolitical instability.