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BOJ's Rate Hike Plans Leave Market in Limbo

The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) upcoming policy meeting on Wednesday and Thursday has the market in a state of confusion, with investors struggling to decipher Governor Kazuo Ueda's intentions regarding future rate hikes, reports Nikkei Asia. Just two weeks ago, nearly 70% of market players anticipated

BOE's Cautious Approach to Rate Cuts Ends Year of Unfulfilled Expectations

The Bank of England (BOE) is set to conclude 2024 with interest rates a full percentage point higher than initially predicted by market analysts, according to a reported published by Bloomberg. While the central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, marking the end of

ECB Cuts Rates for Fourth Time This Year

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the fourth time in 2024, signaling continued easing ahead as inflation moderates and the Eurozone economy remains sluggish. The central bank reduced the deposit rate, which influences borrowing costs across the bloc, to 3.0% from 3.25%. This rate, which

Bank of Canada Cuts Rates, Signals More Gradual Approach

The Bank of Canada (BOC) slashed its key policy rate by 50 basis points to 3.25% on Wednesday, aiming to address slower economic growth, reports Reuters. However, Governor Tiff Macklem indicated that future rate cuts would be more gradual, emphasizing that he does not anticipate a recession. Canada'

Fed Uncertain on Extent of Future Rate Cuts: Schmid

Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are a sign of growing confidence that inflation is heading towards the central bank’s 2% target, but it remains unclear how far rates can fall, Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said on Tuesday in his remarks prepared for delivery to the Omaha Chamber

BOJ Governor Sees Increased Likelihood of Wage-Driven Inflation

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda expressed optimism on Monday about Japan's progress toward achieving sustained inflation driven by rising wages, signaling that conditions for future interest rate hikes are gradually improving, as reported by Reuters. In a speech to business leaders in Nagoya, Ueda stated, "

Global Stocks Tumble as Fed Signals Slower Rate Cuts

Global stock markets experienced their most significant weekly decline in two months, while US Treasury yields hit a five-and-a-half-month high on Friday, as economic data and statements from Federal Reserve officials indicated a less aggressive approach to interest rate cuts, reports Reuters. This shift in expectations followed comments from Fed

US Disinflation Stalls, Highlighting Tough Road Ahead

US inflation likely remained stagnant in October, highlighting the uneven pace of easing price pressures as the Federal Reserve aims to return inflation to its target, reports Bloomberg. The core consumer price index (CPI), which excludes food and energy, is projected to have risen at the same pace on both

BOJ Policymakers Divided on Pace of Rate Hike

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) remains divided on the appropriate timing for raising interest rates, according to a summary of opinions from its October policy meeting released on Monday, reports Reuters. Several board members expressed concern about the potential for renewed market volatility if rates are raised too quickly. They

Fed Cuts Rates But Trump's Re-Election Casts Shadow Over Future Policy

The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered interest rates by a quarter percentage point, marking the second consecutive rate cut as the central bank continues to support the US economy. However, the re-election of Donald Trump, known for his criticism of the Fed and his potential to influence monetary policy, has