Sri Lanka’s central bank governor has signaled that the country’s inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank’s official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Japan’s Economy Slows in Q2 as Inflation Stays Elevated
Japan’s economy grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, expanding at an annualized rate of 1.1%, while inflation pressures remained persistent — a combination...
Japan’s Economy Grows Less Than Expected, but Rate Hike Bets Hold Firm
Japan’s economy expanded more slowly than forecast in the second quarter, but investors are not backing away from bets that the Bank of Japan will raise...
ECB Makes History as First Major Central Bank to Raise Rates in New Inflation Fight
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates, becoming the first major central bank to tighten monetary policy since inflation re-emerged as a significant economic threat....