Consumer prices rose more than expected in April, with the broadest measure of inflation climbing 0.6% for the month and 3.8% over the past year. The...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Author: First Financial News Desk
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, but Internal Rift Signals Policy Debate Is Alive
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest meeting, but a dissenting vote calling for an immediate hike to 1.25% revealed...
ECB Moves Forward With New Liquidity Tool for Fellow Central Banks
The European Central Bank is set to begin rolling out an enhanced repurchase agreement facility designed for other central banks. The move is aimed at reinforcing...
IMF Annual Meeting Opens With Iran Conflict Casting Shadow Over Global Outlook
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