Why the Drivers of Lower Inflation Matter
Competing effects of central banks, healing supply chains affect recession odds. Source link
Central banking
Bank of Japan Hints It Will Accept Higher Rates, Lifting Bond Yields
The central bank calls cap on government bond yields a reference point, not a rigid limit. Source link
U.S. Economic Growth Accelerates, Defying Slowdown Expectations
The economy expanded at a 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter, remaining well clear of a recession despite higher...
The Man Charged With Steering the Yuan Through China’s Economic Turmoil
Pan Gongsheng has experience in high-stakes tasks, but China’s fragile economy raises new risks. Source link
Jerome Powell Keeps June Interest-Rate Pause in Play
Fed chair says banking strains could mean rates don’t have to rise as much to tame inflation Source link
Federal Reserve Raises Rates, Signals Potential Pause
Central bank officials remove earlier guidance that had pointed to further increases. Source link
New Zealand Economy Well Placed to Handle Surge in Rates, RBNZ Says
SYDNEY—New Zealand’s financial system is well placed to handle rising interest rates and uncertainty in the international financial system, the...
U.S. Job Openings Dropped in February
The number of job openings fell below 10 million for the first time in nearly two years, a sign that...
UBS Close to Deal to Buy Credit Suisse for Over $2 Billion
MarketsFinanceDeal is part of effort to prevent further erosion of confidence in banking system Source link
Top Fed Official Sees Inflation Decline as Notable Improvement
A top Federal Reserve official said the recent decline in inflation was an important development that could raise questions over...
Fed’s Barkin and George Say Inflation Fight Isn’t Over Despite Promising Signs
Inflation readings have been encouraging recently, but the Fed’s fight against rising prices isn’t over, the leaders of the Richmond...
Fed Official Sees Progress on Inflation, Says More Rate Rises Needed
The Federal Reserve’s short-term benchmark rate isn’t yet at a level high enough to sufficiently slow the U.S. economy to...
Bank of England Raises Rates by 0.5 Point, Slowing Pace of Tightening
WorldEuropeDecision follows a similar move by the Swiss National Bank on a busy day for Europe’s most influential central banks...
Fed Raises Rate by 0.5 Percentage Point, Signals More Increases Likely
Most officials penciled in plans to raise rates above 5% next year, higher than previously expected. Source link
Fed Minutes Show Most Officials Favored Slowing Rate Rises Soon
EconomyU.S. EconomyPolicy makers have signaled plans to dial back the pace of interest-rate increases, while warning rates could rise to...
Inflation Report Leaves Fed on Track for 0.5-Point Rate Rise in December
The October inflation report is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials on track to approve a half-percentage-point interest-rate increase next...
Federal Reserve Hikes by 0.75 Point, Signals Slower Increases but Ultimately Higher Rates
EconomyU.S. EconomyChairman Jerome Powell says too soon to talk about pausing rate increases Source link
U.K. Treasury Chief Jeremy Hunt Looks to Reassure Markets With New Tax Plan
LONDON—New U.K. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will make a statement later Monday, unveiling new public spending and tax policies as he...
Fed’s Evans Says Rates Will Need to Remain at Higher Levels
The Federal Reserve will need to hold interest rates high enough to slow the economy after it lifts them through...
Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Some Economists Fearing an Unnecessarily Deep Downturn
Some economists fear the Federal Reserve—humbled after waiting too long to withdraw its support of a booming economy last year—is...
