Tag #Monetary Policy

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Recession Risk Outweighs Lower Interest Rate Benefits for Businesses

A 45% probability of recession in the next 12 months has economists concerned, as historical data suggests that interest rate cuts, while mitigating, do not offset the negative impact of recession on interest-sensitive sectors like car and home sales.

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Mexico Cuts Interest Rate Amid Economic Slowdown

Banco de México cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 8%, its fourth consecutive cut this year, aiming to stimulate economic activity amid a slowdown and global uncertainties, despite inflation remaining above target; one board member dissented.

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UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May

UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower airfares and fuel costs, despite rising food and household goods prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.

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Trump Tariffs Show Limited Impact on Inflation in May

President Trump's tariffs have not yet caused widespread inflation, despite initial fears; May's consumer and producer prices rose only 0.1%, although some sectors like canned goods and appliances saw price increases. Economists predict future price increases but note that consumer spending and comp...

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Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to 20%, Signaling Monetary Easing

The Central Bank of Russia lowered its key interest rate from 21% to 20%, initiating a monetary easing cycle aimed at mitigating economic overheating while addressing inflation concerns; experts predict a continued inflation decrease to 5.6% by year-end and a stable ruble.

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RBA Expected to Deliver Multiple Interest Rate Cuts

Australia's Reserve Bank is expected to cut interest rates several times by December 2023, potentially saving homebuyers hundreds of dollars monthly, due to slower-than-expected economic growth and moderating inflation; however, concerns exist about potential property price increases.

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Trump Renews Pressure on Federal Reserve for Sharp Interest Rate Cuts

President Trump publicly pressured Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on July 8, 2024, to drastically lower interest rates to between 0.5% and 1.75%, citing significant economic losses, despite current low unemployment and inflation above the Fed's 2% target. This follows his previous calls for rat...

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Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 4.25%

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4.25% today, balancing high inflation (3.4% in May) against signs of economic weakness; further cuts are anticipated later this year.

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Stablecoin Surge Challenges Global Financial System

The rapid growth of US dollar-backed stablecoins, totaling approximately \$240 billion from Tether and Circle, is driven by practical business applications and poses challenges to central bank control and national monetary sovereignty.

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ECB-Fed Monetary Policy Divergence: Stronger Euro, Differing Economic Outlooks

The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve (Fed) have adopted diverging monetary policies, with the ECB aggressively cutting interest rates while the Fed remains cautious, resulting in a stronger Euro and different economic outlooks for Europe and the US.

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India Cuts Interest Rates to Boost Economy

India's Reserve Bank slashed interest rates by 0.5% to a three-year low of 5.5%, its third consecutive cut, aiming to stimulate consumption and investment amid slowing growth and low inflation of 3.16% in April, the lowest in six years; the move follows two previous cuts in February and April.

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ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again Amidst Slowing Inflation

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key interest rate to 2% on June 5th, 2025, its eighth reduction in a year, aiming to stimulate the Eurozone economy after May inflation fell to 1.9%.

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