The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting. The decision carries ripple effects well beyond U.S....
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Currency Markets Whipsaw as Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Add to Pressure
Global foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings in recent trading after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady, while persistent inflation risks at...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady at 1% as Policymakers Weigh Uncertain Outlook
The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants...
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, flags renewed inflation risk
The Bank of England left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% at its latest meeting, while cautioning that inflation is expected to rise in the...