Economy
The Fed Faces Its Second Meeting with Warsh Amid Pressure to Raise Rates
The Fed meets with Warsh at the helm. Investors expect rates to remain unchanged, but a third foresee a hike due to inflation.
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ECB warns: Defence spending may raise inflation and interest rates
The ECB warns that increased defence spending could raise inflation and delay interest rate cuts in the eurozone.
Economy
ECB Keeps Rates Steady but Leaves Door Open for September Hike
The ECB maintains interest rates but leaves open the possibility of a hike in September if energy inflation and economic data demand it.
Economy
ECB expects inflation in the eurozone to stabilise at 2% by 2026
The ECB expects eurozone inflation to stabilise at 2% by 2026, according to chief economist Philip R. Lane.
Markets
Gold falls 0.2% amid rising oil prices and expectations of high rates
Gold drops 0.2% to $4,037 per ounce due to expensive oil and fears of a Fed rate hike in September.
Markets
The Fed to Keep Rates High Until Year-End Due to Persistent Inflation
The Fed will keep rates at 3.50%-3.75% due to persistent inflation and solid employment, according to analyst consensus.
Economy
ECB keeps interest rates at 2.25% amid energy uncertainty
ECB maintains interest rates at 2.25% due to energy volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, without committing to a future path.
Economy
ECB keeps rates at 4% and warns of inflationary impact from Middle East conflict
ECB maintains rates at 4% and warns inflation will remain high until 2027 due to the Middle East conflict. President Lagarde stresses caution.
Economy
South Korea Raises Interest Rates for the First Time Since 2023 Due to AI Chip Surge
The Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% for the first time since 2023, driven by the boom in AI chips and stronger-than-expected economic growth.
Economy
Warsh avoids signalling interest rate direction and dismisses AI as a source of persistent inflation
Kevin Warsh, Fed chair, avoids signals on interest rates and dismisses AI investment as a source of persistent inflation during Senate testimony.
Economy
The Fed does not rule out further rate hikes if inflation rises
Fed Governor Christopher Waller warns that a new high in core inflation would force a short-term rate hike.
Economy
Inflation in Colombia exceeds 6% as the Central Bank raises rates to 12%
Inflation in Colombia reaches 6.14% in June 2026, the highest level since July 2024. The Central Bank raises rates to 12%.