Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals Steady Rates Amid Iran War Energy Shock, Yet Urges Caution
Fed inclines to hold interest rates despite potential energy shocks from Iran conflict, but Powell warns inflation is still a threat.
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German Inflation Rebounds on Soaring Energy Prices
German inflation unexpectedly surged to 2.8% in March due to energy costs & geopolitical fears, jeopardizing ECB rate cuts. What's next for the economy?
Eurozone Business Confidence Falls on Iran War
Eurozone economic sentiment plummets in March amid Middle East tensions, threatening Q2 recovery. Learn how this impacts growth forecasts, inflation & ECB rate cuts.
Indian Economy Faces Risks on Multiple Fronts From Middle East Conflict
Middle East tensions, soaring energy costs, and shipping chaos threaten India's economic growth. Learn how inflation, trade, and fiscal challenges loom.
Japan Steps Up Yen Warnings as Mideast War Stokes Inflation Concerns
BOJ Governor Ueda signals deep concern as the yen weakens and inflation fears grow amid Mideast conflict. Japan's economy faces a policy dilemma.
RBA Board Members to Deliver Public Speeches, Breaking With Tradition
The RBA greenlights public speeches by external board members, a major shift to boost transparency on monetary policy & interest rates. Get new market insights.
Fed Policymakers Suggest Interest Rates Could Go Up or Down. The Most Probable Path May Be No Move At All.
The Federal Reserve is set for a prolonged pause in interest rates (5.25%-5.50%), balancing inflation & growth concerns. Get insights on the "higher for longer" outlook.
ECB Should Not Rush Its Response to Iran Conflict, Says Schnabel
ECB's Isabel Schnabel advocates caution responding to the Iran conflict. Learn how geopolitical tensions could affect Eurozone inflation and future rate decisions.
About a Year In, U.S.-China Trade Plunges to Decades-Low Levels Amid Ongoing War
US-China trade plunges to 2001 lows, but the overall US trade deficit rises. Learn how tariffs reshaped global supply chains, raising costs & complexity for businesses.
Fed’s Paulson Says Policy Credibility Needed for Economic Growth to Flourish
Discover why Fed policy credibility is paramount for economic growth. Paulson highlights Middle East conflict adding inflation & growth risks for the economy.
Fed’s Barkin Says Iran War Is Raising Economic Uncertainty
Uncertainty from Middle East tensions influenced the Fed's March rate hold. Learn how geopolitics impacts the U.S. economy, inflation, and future rate decisions.
Consumer Sentiment Declined in March, Michigan Survey Shows
March consumer sentiment plunged to 67.0, the biggest drop since mid-2022. Geopolitical tensions, rising gas prices & a volatile stock market hit optimism hard.
China Opens Two Probes into U.S. Trade Practices, Keeping Pressure on Washington Ahead of Trump’s May Visit
Beijing launches probes into alleged unfair U.S. trade practices, ratcheting up pressure before Trump's May visit. Analyze the escalating tensions and global impact.
Bank of Japan's New Natural Rate Assessment Opens Door for Further Tightening
BoJ indicates Japan's natural interest rate is rising, justifying future rate hikes. This marks a major shift from deflation, signaling a stronger economy ahead.
U.K. Consumer Sentiment Dampens as Iran War Provokes Inflation Worries
U.K. consumer confidence plummets to -28, lowest since last April. Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears, impacting households and BoE rate decisions.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.38% on Thursday, About a Month After Falling Below 6% for the First Time in Years
Mortgage rates surge to 6.38% after brief dip below 6%, fueling affordability concerns. Understand why rates are climbing & what it means for homebuyers now.
World governments were buried in public debt of more than $100 trillion when the Iran war began—and it’s limiting their ability to cushion the effects of energy-price shocks
The Iran war ignites, sending energy prices soaring. Global debt of $100T leaves nations no fiscal space to mitigate shocks, risking stagflation & stability.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week
US jobless claims rose to 210,000, a slight uptick in the resilient labor market. This signals potential cooling, aiding the Fed's 'soft landing' goal.