Central Banks: Latest News and Analysis

Reuters
German inflation falls, bolstering case for more ECB rate cuts - Reuters
German inflation fell more than expected in March, data showed on Monday, bolstering the case for policymakers seeking further interest rate cuts...
German inflation falls, bolstering case for more ECB rate cuts - Reuters
Reuters
Euro zone inflation drops in likely boost for rate cut bets - Reuters
... fell, likely adding to already widespread expectations for another European Central Bank interest rate cut later in April.
Euro zone inflation drops in likely boost for rate cut bets - Reuters
Euronews.com
Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2%: Could the ECB cut rates this month? - Euronews.com
Eurozone inflation cooled more than expected in March, sustaining market speculation that the European Central Bank (ECB) might continue cutting...
Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2%: Could the ECB cut rates this month? - Euronews.com
Bloomberg.com
Euro-Zone Inflation Cools as ECB Weighs Rate-Cut Pause - Bloomberg.com
Euro-area inflation eased further toward the European Central Bank's 2% target as officials weigh whether or not to continue lowering interest...
Euro-Zone Inflation Cools as ECB Weighs Rate-Cut Pause - Bloomberg.com
Reuters
ECB's Panetta: U.S. trade policy calls for ECB caution in cutting rates | Reuters
High uncertainty, mainly due to U.S. trade policy announcements, means the European Central Bank needs to be cautious in reducing its interest...
ECB's Panetta: U.S. trade policy calls for ECB caution in cutting rates | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
More ECB Officials Appear Ready to Accept an April Rate Pause - Bloomberg
Several European Central Bank officials are still wavering on whether to cut interest rates next month, according to people familiar with the...
More ECB Officials Appear Ready to Accept an April Rate Pause - Bloomberg
Euronews.com
How could the European Central Bank react to Trump's trade tariffs? | Euronews
The European Central Bank (ECB) is bracing for renewed economic uncertainty as US President Donald Trump prepares to impose wide-ranging tariffs.
How could the European Central Bank react to Trump's trade tariffs? | Euronews
Reuters
Fed's Goolsbee: Hard data is pretty solid, but there is fear around tariff impact | Reuters
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee on Tuesday said that while the "hard" data show the underlying U.S. economy is solid,...
Fed's Goolsbee: Hard data is pretty solid, but there is fear around tariff impact | Reuters
The Hill
Factory activity slumps as manufacturers brace for Trump tariffs - The Hill
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that Trump's tariffs could delay further progress on inflation. The central bank is on...
Factory activity slumps as manufacturers brace for Trump tariffs - The Hill
Bloomberg
The Growing Risk to Fed Independence That Wall St Isn't Watching - Bloomberg
Last month, Donald Trump fired the Federal Trade Commission's two Democratic commissioners. They have since filed suit, arguing that the law that...
The Growing Risk to Fed Independence That Wall St Isn't Watching - Bloomberg
Bloomberg.com
Fed's Barkin Says More Rate Cuts Require More Confidence on Inflation - Bloomberg.com
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said the US central bank would need to have confidence that inflation will move down before...
Fed's Barkin Says More Rate Cuts Require More Confidence on Inflation - Bloomberg.com
Reuters
Fed officials cautious on rates amid tariff-related inflation risks | Reuters
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Monday that monetary policy is "well positioned" for what the economy might do this year,...
Fed officials cautious on rates amid tariff-related inflation risks | Reuters
Reuters
Goldman Sachs revises Fed rate cut stance, sees higher recession risks | Reuters
The Fed maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25-4.50% in March, with Chair Jerome Powell noting "unusually elevated" uncertainty and...
Goldman Sachs revises Fed rate cut stance, sees higher recession risks | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
BOJ Mulls Rate Hike Pace as Japan's Business Sentiment Stays Positive - Bloomberg
An index of sentiment among the country's biggest manufacturers edged lower to 12 in March, according to the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan report...
BOJ Mulls Rate Hike Pace as Japan's Business Sentiment Stays Positive - Bloomberg
Nikkei Asia
BOJ quarterly survey signals decline in Japan business mood - Nikkei Asia
TOKYO -- Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers declined slightly in the first three months of the year, the Bank of Japan's latest...
BOJ quarterly survey signals decline in Japan business mood - Nikkei Asia
Reuters
BOJ to cut buying of super-long bonds for first time in taper plan | Reuters
The Bank of Japan said on Monday it will reduce purchases of super-long bonds for the first time since embarking on a quantitative tightening (QT)...
BOJ to cut buying of super-long bonds for first time in taper plan | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
PBOC Seen Deploying Stimulus Soon on Tariff Risks, Cash Shortage - Bloomberg.com
Economists are almost unanimous the People's Bank of China will cut the reserve requirement ratio in the second quarter, according to the latest...
PBOC Seen Deploying Stimulus Soon on Tariff Risks, Cash Shortage - Bloomberg.com
Reuters
China central bank injects 800 billion yuan via outright repos in March | Reuters
Investors have closely monitored the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) money market operations in recent months, as tight cash supplies in the bond...
China central bank injects 800 billion yuan via outright repos in March | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
Trump and the Fed Are on a Collision Course - Bloomberg.com
... interest rates and higher unemployment. Price stability and maximum employment have equal standing in the Federal Reserve's dual mandate, but...
Trump and the Fed Are on a Collision Course - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg.com
Goldman Sees More Fed Cuts This Year as Tariffs Dent Growth - Bloomberg.com
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists now forecast both the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank will cut interest rates three times this year...
Goldman Sees More Fed Cuts This Year as Tariffs Dent Growth - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg.com
Japan Confronts Biggest Bond Loss Globally as BOJ Rate Hikes Upend Market - Bloomberg
Investors are rethinking their strategies for Japanese sovereign bonds after the Bank of Japan's pivot to interest-rate hikes in the past year...
Japan Confronts Biggest Bond Loss Globally as BOJ Rate Hikes Upend Market - Bloomberg
Bloomberg.com
PBOC Says Internet Users Spreading Rate-Cut Rumors Were Punished - Bloomberg.com
The People's Bank of China said it investigated a 39-year-old woman surnamed Huang and a 42-year-old man surnamed Nie who were suspected of...
Quartz
Trump tariffs, the Fed's Powell speaks, jobs numbers: Stock market this week - Quartz
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak on the economic outlook at 11:25 EDT. Other central bank speakers include Michael Barr — who will...
Trump tariffs, the Fed's Powell speaks, jobs numbers: Stock market this week - Quartz
Bloomberg.com
US Employers Tap Brakes as Tariff Policy Dims Outlook: Eco Week - Bloomberg
Also on Tuesday, the Bank of Japan releases its closely-watched quarterly Tankan survey, which is expected to show sentiment among large manufacturers...
US Employers Tap Brakes as Tariff Policy Dims Outlook: Eco Week - Bloomberg
Axios
Stagflation warnings abound in spending, inflation, sentiment data - Axios
"This will constrain the Fed's ability to deliver further interest rate cuts." The big picture: The fast-moving White House policy means data from...
Reuters
Exclusive: Fed's Daly: Inflation progress has been flat, dents confidence in rate cut view | Reuters
... interest rate cuts this year are a "reasonable" projection ... Exclusive: Fed's Daly: Inflation progress has been flat, dents confidence in rate cut...
Exclusive: Fed's Daly: Inflation progress has been flat, dents confidence in rate cut view | Reuters
Reuters
ECB says it watches bank liquidity closely, works well with Fed - Reuters
European Central Bank supervisors watch banks' liquidity "very closely" and continue to work well with their Federal Reserve colleagues, the ECB's...
ECB says it watches bank liquidity closely, works well with Fed - Reuters
CNBC
European shares close lower as tariffs remain in focus; U.S. core inflation rises more than expected
French inflation remained stable in March while Spanish inflation fell, backing bets for further European Central Bank rate cuts. France's...
European shares close lower as tariffs remain in focus; U.S. core inflation rises more than expected
Bloomberg.com
French and Spanish Inflation Undershoot, Backing ECB Cuts - Bloomberg.com
Inflation in France and Spain undershot expectations, supporting calls for more interest-rate cuts by the European Central Bank.
French and Spanish Inflation Undershoot, Backing ECB Cuts - Bloomberg.com
Axios
Key inflation gauge stayed hot in February - Axios
The Federal Reserve's go-to gauge showed inflation stayed hot in February, the Commerce Department said on Friday. Why it matters: It is a warning...