The governor of the Bank of Japan has signaled that the central bank must continue raising interest rates to bring inflation under control, reinforcing expectations that...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Bank of Japan Governor Signals Further Rate Hikes Ahead at Measured Pace
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has signaled that Japan will continue raising interest rates, reinforcing expectations that the country’s long era of ultra-loose monetary policy...
Global Inflation Keeps Squeezing Household Budgets as Spending Power Erodes
Rising prices continue to weigh on real incomes and consumer spending across major economies, a pattern that central banks and policymakers are watching closely as they...
ECB Official Takes Hawkish Tone as Iran Conflict Raises Inflation Concerns
A European Central Bank policymaker has signaled a cautious, tighter-leaning stance on monetary policy, citing inflationary pressures linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The remarks...