26 h. ago Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has worsened for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey said an index for large manufacturers that shows the percentage […]

Economics

42 h. ago German Prices Slow More Than Expected as ECB Weighs Next Move

German inflation slowed more than anticipated in March, nearing the European Central Bank’s 2% target as officials ponder whether to lower interest rates again at their next meeting or pause.

Economics

45 h. ago Italy Inflation Quickens Beyond 2% for First Time Since 2023

Italian inflation accelerated more than anticipated to exceed the European Central Bank’s 2% target for the first time in 18 months.

Economics

47 h. ago ECB’s Lagarde Says Keeping Inflation in Check Is a ‘Constant Battle’

President Christine Lagarde said that the European Central Bank can’t relent on inflation, with the US administration’s trade policy creating uncertainty.

Economics

4 d. ago French and Spanish Inflation Undershoot, Backing ECB Rate Cuts

Inflation in France and Spain undershot expectations, supporting calls for more interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank.

Economics

5 d. ago ECB’s Guindos Says It’s Too Soon to Predict April Rate Decision

It’s too early to say whether the European Central Bank should cut interest rates again next month or pause as global trade friction and government spending plans in Europe fuel uncertainty, Vice President Luis de Guindos said.

Other

5 d. ago Norway Delays First Rate Cut of Cycle After Inflation Pickup

Norway’s central bank delayed a long-communicated cut in borrowing costs until later this year as officials responded to a flare-up in inflation.

Economics

6 d. ago Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada likely would have hit pause on its interest rate lowering cycle earlier this month were it not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States. The central bank today released a summary of the discussions that led to its quarter-point rate cut two weeks ago in a […]

Economics

7 d. ago Sri Lanka Central Bank Chief Says Policy Rate Is Appropriate

Sri Lanka’s central bank governor said monetary policy is “appropriate” right now, as the South Asian nation’s economy and inflation are moving in line with their goals.

Events

7 d. ago Finance Chief’s Exit Pressures Colombia Central Bank to Hold Rates

Analysts see increased odds that Colombia’s central bank will ditch the idea of an interest-rate cut at its next meeting in the wake of the finance’s minister surprise exit just three months into the job.

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8 d. ago Mexico Inflation Slows More Than Forecast Before Banxico Vote

Mexico’s inflation slowed more than expected in the first half of March, as the central bank is set to meet this week to consider a sixth straight rate cut and likely a second straight half-point reduction.

Economics

8 d. ago ECB Case to Cut Rate Has Strengthened, Cipollone Tells Expansion

The European Central Bank’s case to keep lowering borrowing costs has strengthened since its last decision, according to Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Other

1 week ago Stournaras Says Everything Points to April ECB Cut: Econostream

An European Central Bank interest-rate cut at the next meeting currently looks likely, said Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras, adding that it’s too early to say for certain that such a move will happen.

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1 week ago Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.  Governor Tiff Macklem was in Calgary on Thursday speaking to the city’s economic development group.  […]

Economics

2 w. ago Bob Plamondon: James Coyne was no champion of central bank independence

Bob Plamondon: Diefenbaker wasn't wrong to fire James Coyne

Sport

2 w. ago Resurgent Price Pressures Put BOE Hawks Back in the Ascendancy

A month is a long time in central banking. The Bank of England is this week expected to deliver its most hawkish decision since September as policymakers start to fret about building price pressures.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s trade war only benefits China, EU foreign policy chief says

The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check.

Economics

2 w. ago Gold Breaks Through $3,000 as Trump Turbocharges Record Rally

Gold prices passed $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever, driven higher by a central bank buying spree, economic fragility worldwide, and President Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the rules of global trade by imposing tariffs on allies and strategic rivals.

Economics

2 w. ago Polish Policymaker Kotecki Still Sees Some Chance of Interest

Poland may still reduce interest rates as early as July despite the central bank’s new projections showing a higher inflation path and hawkish comments by Governor Adam Glapinski, policymaker Ludwik Kotecki said.

Events

2 w. ago Bank of Canada Shows Inflation Will Shape Trade War Response

The Bank of Canada made clear that central banks around the world are fighting an entirely different war than the pandemic — but post-Covid inflation fears are haunting policymakers as they try to protect their economies from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

Economics