Central banking

Watch: ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks after rate decision

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Here’s what to expect from today’s Federal Reserve announcement

There won’t be a lot of mystery surrounding what the Federal Reserve is going to do Wednesday with interest rates.…

After First Republic’s rescue, economists predict further pain with a ‘new era’ of higher inflation

After the rescue of First Republic Bank by JPMorgan Chase over the weekend, leading economists predict a prolonged period of…

‘Other problems might be lurking’: Strategist is unconvinced by Jamie Dimon’s bank crisis comments

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s assertion that recent turmoil in the banking sector was effectively ended by the resolution of…

Swiss central bank promises regulation review after collapse of Credit Suisse

The Swiss National Bank on Friday pledged to review banking regulations during its annual general meeting in Bern, following recent…

Standard Chartered CEO warns of risks in the banking sector that haven’t ‘come home to roost’

Standard Chartered‘s chief executive warned Monday that the banking sector may face fresh issues, even as the immediate risks from…

UK inflation is just not going down as cost of living crisis offers ‘no respite’

LONDON — U.K. inflation remained stubbornly in double digits in March, driven largely by soaring food prices, while the country’s…

‘We should be worried’: Finance leaders warn rising interest rates are squeezing low-income countries

Leaders of several global financial bodies warned that rising interest rates are increasing pressure on low-income developing countries, around 60%…

UK inflation rate surprises again with March figure holding above 10%

U.K. inflation unexpectedly remained in double-digits in March as households continued to grapple with soaring food and energy bills. The…

Banking crisis forces ECB policymakers to rethink rate hikes, but focus still firmly on inflation

European Central Bank policymakers are reconsidering the path of interest rate hikes in light of last month’s banking turmoil, but…