Central banking

Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live at Stanford policy conference economic forum

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Turkey’s inflation climbs to 68.5% despite continued rate hikes

Turkey’s annual inflation rose to 68.5% for the month of March, an increase on February’s 67.1% inflation read, according to…

Nigeria’s central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa’s largest economy…

Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move

The Swiss National Bank on Thursday surprised the market with a decision to lower its main policy rate by 0.25…

Fed holds rates steady and maintains three cuts coming sometime this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected and signaled it still plans multiple cuts before the…

Bank of England set to hold rates, but falling inflation brings cuts into view

LONDON — The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% on Thursday, but economists…

European Central Bank’s Lagarde signals June cut but says future rate path uncertain

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday reiterated that policymakers will consider bringing interest rates down in June, but…

Here’s everything to expect from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting Wednesday

The Federal Reserve has a lot to do at its meeting this week, but ultimately may not end up doing…

Turkey opts for new tightening strategy after signaling a pause to hikes

Turkey’s central bank is opting for a different monetary tightening method as it grapples with climbing inflation, after previously signaling…

European Central Bank chief economist: Must ‘take our time’ on rate cuts, clearer picture due in June

The European Central Bank must take its time to get interest rate cuts right and will have a clearer picture…