Tag: interest rates
Investors Warn AI-Led Inflation Is 2026’s Hidden Threat
Global equity markets, buoyed by strong enthusiasm around artificial intelligence at the start of 2026, may be overlooking a major risk that could disrupt...
Dollar Rises to Open 2026 After Worst Annual Drop in Eight...
The U.S. dollar began 2026 on firmer footing on Friday after a difficult year against most major currencies, as investors turned their focus to...
BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Yen—But Is Government Intervention Next?
The Japanese yen regained some lost ground on Monday after suffering a sharp decline late last week. Markets remained cautious as investors assessed the...
Wall Street Debates Fed’s Next Move After Hot Q3 GDP Report
Wall Street analysts say stronger-than-expected third-quarter GDP data confirms the resilience of the U.S. economy, but they do not expect it to trigger an...
Bessent Backs Rethinking the Fed’s 2% Inflation Target
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he supports revisiting the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target once price growth is sustainably brought back to that...
UK Retail Sales Fall 0.1% in November, Defying Expectations
UK retail sales unexpectedly declined in November, extending the weakness seen in the previous month as consumers remained cautious ahead of the key holiday...
U.S. CPI Increases 2.7% in November, Below Expectations
U.S. inflation increased by less than expected in November but remained above the Federal Reserve’s target, according to the first set of consumer price...
Waller Vows to Defend Fed Independence Ahead of Trump Meeting
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who is among the leading candidates to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell next year, said he would firmly defend...
Fed Still Has Room for Further Rate Cuts, Says Waller
U.S. interest rates remain above their theoretical neutral level, while inflation is expected to continue easing in the months ahead, according to Federal Reserve...
UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Decision
UK consumer price inflation fell more sharply than expected in November, easing to 3.2% from 3.6% in October, according to official data released on...
