Fed Governor Michael Barr said interest rates may need to rise decisively if inflation fails to cool sufficiently toward the central bank’s 2% target.
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The ECB July Meeting pointed to volatile energy markets, persistent upside inflation risks and a market expectation of further policy tightening.
The European growth model is being reshaped by weaker trade momentum, higher energy costs and geopolitical risks, ECB President Christine…
Canada business sentiment deteriorated in the second quarter as firms cited higher fuel-related costs and uncertainty linked to the Middle East…
The Bank of Canada July 2026 report said the economy is expected to strengthen after a weak period, while inflation should gradually recede from…
The Fed tightening outlook remained tilted toward additional restraint if inflation does not cool, according to minutes from the Federal Reserve’s…
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says lower inflation could reduce Treasury yields and mortgage rates while ruling out bailouts for crypto or other sectors.
Fed minutes showed officials weighed rate cuts if inflation eases, but also saw policy firming as warranted if price pressures remain elevated.
Bank of America (BofA), which had previously expected interest rates to remain unchanged in 2026, has revised that forecast to three rate hikes.
FOMC statement following the decision to keep interest rates unchanged shows a significant portion of the members are in favor of a rate hike.