148 stories tagged #interest rates

  1. Lagarde: Fiscal Aid Could Trigger Larger ECB Rate Hikes
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    Lagarde: 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Wells Fargo CEO Links Rate Cuts to Iran Conflict Resolution
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    Wells Fargo CEO Links Rate Cuts to Iran Conflict Resolution

    Wells Fargo CEO states interest rate cuts are unlikely until the Iran conflict concludes, citing elevated inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainty.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Trump Taps Warsh for Fed Chair, Signaling Potential Rate Hikes
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    Trump Taps Warsh for Fed Chair, Signaling Potential Rate Hikes

    President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair, potentially leading to higher interest rates and impacting monetary policy decisions.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Inflation Steady: BOJ Rate Hike Bets Collapse
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    Inflation 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
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    Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty

    The Bank of Japan is widely expected to maintain its current interest rate policy at the upcoming April meeting, reflecting a data-driven approach by Governor Ueda.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Japan Households Brace for Inflation Surge, Complicating BOJ Rate Cut Plans
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    Japan 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. ECB Rate Cut Unlikely Amid Energy Crisis and Inflation
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    ECB 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Japan's Rate Hikes Strain Yen; BOJ Rate Cuts Unlikely by April 2026
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    Japan's Rate Hikes Strain Yen; BOJ Rate Cuts Unlikely by April 2026

    Japan's efforts to raise interest rates are increasing pressure on the yen, with markets pricing in minimal chance of a Bank of Japan rate cut before April 2026.

    last mo. 1 min read