6 h. ago Norway Core Inflation Quickens for First Time in Four Months

Norway’s underlying inflation rate rose for the first time in four months, largely matching expectations and cementing the central bank’s outlook for more easing after the summer.

Economics

35 h. ago New Zealand Keeps Rates on Hold Amid Inflation, Trade Uncertainty

New Zealand’s central bank left interest rates unchanged, pausing after six straight cuts as inflation quickens, but said it expects to ease them further if price pressures abate.

Economics

56 h. ago Australia Unexpectedly Holds Key Rate Steady, Currency Jumps

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

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56 h. ago Australia’s Central Bank Surprises Market by Holding Key Rate

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

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3 d. ago Sweden’s Accelerating Inflation Hits Bets on Rate Cut in August

Sweden’s inflation rate accelerated more than expected last month, knocking expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates in August to support the struggling economy.

Economics

5 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed

Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.

Culture

5 d. ago Emigration up, immigration down: Trends contributing to slower population growth, says StatCan

These trends have contributed to the smallest quarterly population growth in Canada since the third quarter of 2020, the second-slowest since 1946

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7 d. ago Middle East Conflict Was a Factor in Chile Holding Rates in June

Chile’s central bank said its decision to hold rates last month was the best option given higher uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict, including doubts on the war’s impact on inflation and monetary policy.

Events

8 d. ago ECB’s Muller Sees No Need for Rate Cuts to Stimulate Economy Now

European Central Bank Governing Council member Madis Muller said the economy doesn’t currently justify interest rates that stimulate growth, allowing officials to take a pause from easing to gauge how activity withstands various threats.

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9 d. ago ECB’s Nagel Sees Inflation in ‘Calmer Waters’ But Caution Needed

The European Central Bank has brought inflation under control but mustn’t become complacent due to the highly volatile geopolitical backdrop, according to Governing Council member Joachim Nagel.

Economics

9 d. ago ECB’s Simkus Warns of Fragile Inflation Path Due to Euro, Energy

The European Central Bank has fulfilled its inflation goal but volatility in foreign-exchange and commodities markets means the outlook for prices is murky, according to Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus.

Economics

9 d. ago Japanese manufacturers are slightly more optimistic despite Trump tariff worries

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has improved slightly, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday, although worries persist over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Bank of Japan’s quarterly tankan survey said an index for large manufacturers rose to plus 13 from plus 12 in March, when it marked […]

Economics

9 d. ago Fed’s Top Climate Official Kevin Stiroh Leaves US Central Bank

Kevin Stiroh, the Federal Reserve’s most senior official focused on the financial risks associated with climate change, has left the US central bank.

Society

1 week ago Big banks all pass the Federal Reserve’s stress tests, but the tests were less vigorous this year

NEW YORK (AP) — All the major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress tests” of the financial system, the central bank said Friday, but the test conducted by the central bank was notably less vigorous than it had been in previous years. All 22 banks tested this year would have remained solvent and above […]

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1 week ago Chile Central Bank Policymaker Sees Good Omens After Long Inflation Fight

Chile’s central bank sees a set of factors coming together that will help bring inflation back down to target early in 2026, board member Luis Felipe Cespedes said in an interview.

Economics

2 w. ago Hungary to Hold Rates as Price Curbs Fall Short: Decision Guide

Hungary’s central bank is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged for a ninth month, holding steady amid mounting geopolitical risks and persistently high inflation expectations.

Economics

2 w. ago Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House. Bowman said that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have so far not […]

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2 w. ago Lagarde Reiterates ECB Well Placed But Monitoring Oil Swings

The European Central Bank is well placed to tackle “exceptionally high” uncertainty but will closely watch gyrations in commodities markets as tensions in the Middle East flare, President Christine Lagarde said.

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2 w. ago Canada’s economic growth likely to stall in Q2 as trade war bites: PBO

The parliamentary budget officer expects economic growth to stall in the second quarter of the year as Canada's trade war with the United States sinks exports.

Economics

2 w. ago Summers Sees Trump Naming ‘Respected’ Replacement for Powell

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said he expects Donald Trump to name a mainstream candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, despite the president’s bashing of the US central bank leader for failing to cut interest rates this year.

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