Central Banks
Global central banks drive coordinated credit tightening amid inflation pressures
The Fed, ECB, Bank of England and Bank of Japan move in parallel as Middle East conflicts fuel energy-price inflation, with markets pricing nearly four more quarter-point hikes over the coming year.
Ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, Donald Trump says US should have world's lowest interest rate
Former President Donald Trump said the United States should maintain the lowest interest rate globally ahead of the Federal Reserve's next meeting.
US Federal Reserve raises benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 3.75%-4.00%
The Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, setting the range at 3.75% to 4.00%.
Trump tariffs and Iran war pressure Fed toward first rate hike since 2023
Higher oil prices, new tariffs on Canada and ongoing Iran conflict have shifted market expectations to multiple Fed hikes, putting new chair Kevin Warsh’s credibility on the line.
European Central Bank raises interest rates in prior week's monetary policy decision
The European Central Bank announced an interest rate increase in its latest monetary policy decision.
Major European Central Banks Prepare for Policy Meetings Amid Diverging Rate Outlooks
European central banks are gearing up for upcoming policy meetings as inflation and interest rate expectations across the region continue to diverge.
Central banks face tricky calls as energy prices complicate inflation outlook
The ECB expects a September rate hike, but Fed policymakers are split on further moves, while the SNB sees room to hold steady.
Fed Turns Hawkish After August CPI Shows Sticky Inflation
Headline inflation held at 3.4% and core CPI remained at 2.4% in August, prompting the Federal Reserve to adopt a firmer stance and drive repricing across US rates and dollar markets.
Fed Hawkish Policy, Strong Macro Data Spark Global Fixed-Income and FX Repricing
A Federal Reserve policy decision alongside August core CPI of 0.3% month-over-month and retail sales rising 1.2% month-over-month drove global fixed-income and foreign-exchange repricing.
ECB, Fed, SNB Face Divergent Rate Paths as Energy Prices Complicate Outlook
Central banks navigate diverging inflation pressures and growth signals ahead of key September meetings in Frankfurt, Washington, and Bern.
Trump Urges Fed to Cut Rates to Lowest in World Ahead of FOMC Meeting
President Donald Trump escalated pressure on the Federal Reserve, calling for the lowest interest rates globally ahead of the September 15–16 FOMC decision, amid rising expectations of a 0.25 percentage-point hike.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield Approaches 5% on Oil, Rate Hike Fears
The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield nears the psychologically significant 5% level as elevated oil prices and growing concerns over potential Federal Reserve rate hikes weigh on markets.
Ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, Trump states that the US should have the world's lowest interest rates.
Former President Donald Trump said the United States should aim for the world's lowest interest rates ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting.
FedWatch shows 25 bps hike in September still priced in
Market pricing suggests a 25 basis-point rate hike remains a key possibility for September, reflecting evolving inflation expectations.
ECB faces expectations of rate hike amid fresh inflation fears from Iran war
The European Central Bank is expected to raise rates as fresh inflation concerns linked to the Iran war affect the Eurozone.
Trump Says US Should Have World's Lowest Interest Rate Ahead of Fed Meeting
The president stated his view that the United States should hold the lowest interest rate globally, just before a Federal Reserve policy meeting.
Federal Reserve Rate Decision Under Warsh Accompanied by Oil Price Retreat and Wall Street Sentiment Boost
The Federal Reserve's rate decision under Chair Kevin Warsh, coupled with falling oil prices and improved Wall Street sentiment, has lifted a long-standing overhang on financial markets.
Eurozone yields drop as Fed hike eases duration pressures
German Bund yields fell for the first time in six weeks as post-Fed rate action calmed investor concerns over long-duration assets.
Barclays projects BoE rate hikes in November, February amid inflation concerns
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% as MPC votes 6-3 to pause, but Barclays forecasts further hikes in November and February 2027, citing inflation risks from energy prices and geopolitical tensions.
Euro-Area Consumers Raise Inflation Outlook as Growth Stays Pessimistic
The ECB's August consumer survey shows median expected inflation rising across all horizons, while growth expectations remain negative and the labour market outlook edges slightly more positive.
ECB Vice President Boris Vujcic cools oil-fueled bets on rate hikes
ECB Vice President Boris Vujcic said remarks that tempered oil‑driven expectations of further rate hikes.
Japan raises rates to 31-year high; UK retail sales beat forecasts
The Bank of Japan hiked its target rate to 1.25%, joining a global tightening wave, while British retail sales rose unexpectedly in the summer.
ECB's Vujčić Says Central Banks Remain Cautious on AI's Productivity Impact
ECB Vice-President Boris Vujčić says persistent higher prices could erode purchasing power and food inflation may peak at 3.4% in Q3 2027, while noting uncertain AI productivity outlook.
Japan's Central Bank Raises Key Rate to 31-Year High
The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, marking the highest level since 1995, in its second hike this year.
