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It’s every nation for itself as dollar batters global currencies

Nations are being forced to go it alone in erecting defenses against the relentless strength of the almighty greenback, with no sign that governments are willing to act in concert.

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Interest rates rise: latest hike to 2.25 per cent will see £1,500 added to London first-time buyer mortgage payments

The Bank of England’s base rate increase of 0.5 per cent is the seventh consecutive rise unveiled by the Monetary Policy Commitee (MPC)

Evening Standard

As Federal Reserve raises rates, Bank of Japan stays put

Many central banks around the world are following the lead of the US Federal Reserve and raising their benchmark interest rates in order to rein in inflation. The Bank of Japan, however, is marching to the beat of its own drum. At a policy meeting this Thursday, the bank maintained…

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UK in recession, says Bank of England as it raises interest rates to 2.25%

In a three-way split decision, MPC signals inflation risks outweigh short-term threat of recession

The Guardian - UK

Swiss National Bank exits negative rates era with 0.75% hike

Switzerland exited the era of negative interest rates on Thursday when its central bank joined others around the world in tightening monetary policy more aggressively to combat resurgent inflation.

Reuters

Norway, Swiss central banks hike rates to tame inflation

Zurich (AFP) - The Swiss and Norwegian central banks announced hefty interest rate hikes on Thursday as global monetary policymakers ramp up the battle against runaway inflation.

AFP

Yen hits new 24-year low as Bank of Japan keeps loose policy

Tokyo (AFP) - The yen sank to a fresh 24-year low against the dollar on Thursday, with the greenback surging to nearly 146 after Japan's central bank left its ultra-loose monetary policy unchanged, a day after the Federal Reserve ramped up interest rates and warned of more to come.

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Egypt's Central Bank Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 100 Basis Points

Experts and economists agreed that the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will raise interest rates during its meeting on Thursday but did not agree on the rate hike. A Reuters poll forecasted that the central bank will raise its overnight deposit rate by 100 basis points (bps) as it tries…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Elon Musk Calls Out Fed For Too Much Latency In Rate Decisions Ahead Of Tuesday's Meeting: 'Problematic In A Fast-Changing World'

The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee starts a two-day monetary policy meeting on Tuesday. Ahead of it, Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to comment on inflation and interest rates.

Benzinga

Bank expected to unveil big rate hike on Thursday

The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to increase rates by 0.75 percentage points

Insider UK

Spot gold declines to lowest in over 2 years

The spot gold price dropped to its lowest level in more than two years, pressured by a strong US dollar and the rise of US government bond yields amid concerns about prolonged tightening monetary policy and the likelihood of recession.

Bangkok Post

Fears Brits face biggest interest rate hike in 30 years making mortgages pricier

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to increase interest rates from 0.75% to 2.5% in what would be the single biggest hike in more than 30 years

Daily Mirror

India stocks bearish for 3rd day over monetary policy tightening worries

Indian stocks started Friday's trade in the red, extending losses for the third straight session, on concerns of aggressive global monetary policy tightening by various central banks to avert recessionary fears. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Stocks sag as inflation fears persist

New York (AFP) - Stock markets retreated on Thursday as investors continued to fret over red-hot inflation and the prospect of more interest rate increases, which are fueling rising recession risks.

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Stocks wobble as inflation fears persist

London (AFP) - Stock markets wavered on Thursday as investors fret over red-hot inflation and the prospect of tighter monetary policy.

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RBA review flags climate disruption as a challenge for same-old, same-old policy

The review of the Reserve Bank wants to know what happens if monetary policy can’t fix inflation caused by factors like climate change.

The Conversation

The Bank of Canada's own policy is the reason why inflation is so high

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again in an effort to quell inflation. The central bank raised its policy rate by 0.75 percentage points on Sept. 7, bringing its benchmark overnight rate to 3.25 per cent. Economists are expecting the central bank to raise it again before the…

The Guardian - UK

Businesses shut, events cancelled and rates decision delayed after Queen’s death

Bank of England delays interest rate decision as firms and unions pay respect, with TUC postponing annual gathering

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BoE delays rate decision meeting by a week after Queen's death

The Bank of England on Friday postponed next week's interest rate decision following the death of Queen Elizabeth, its first delay to a monetary policy meeting since the central bank became operationally independent 25 years ago.

The Guardian - UK

Government moves to calm markets as pound falls to lowest level against dollar since 1985

New chancellor on charm offensive in Square Mile says Bank of England independence ‘is sacrosanct’

Asharq Al-Awsat

OPEC+ JTC Raises 2022 Oil Market Surplus Forecast

The oil market is likely to have a surplus greater than forecast earlier this year amid pressures from rising energy costs and tightening monetary policy that decreased demand for oil, OPEC + said in a report on Wednesday. The report comes days ahead of an OPEC+ policy meeting on Sept.…

AFP

Asian investors step up selling as rate hikes loom

Hong Kong (AFP) - Investors further unloaded equities in Asia on Thursday as they girded themselves for more interest rate hikes aimed at quelling runaway inflation, with some analysts warning that markets could retest the lows touched in June.

The Street

What Is a Real Interest Rate? Definition & What It Means for You

What Is a Real Interest Rate?A real interest rate is the difference between a nominal interest rate and the rate of inflation. Nominal interest rates are the rates set by financial institutions, such as banks and credit card companies, to be paid as interest on borrowed money. These are also…

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3 ETFs to Build Your Retirement Account Around

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent Jackson Hole speech has warned investors of further monetary policy tightening. With the rising possibility of a recession and high volatility, we think these dividend-paying ETFs, Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), SPDR S&P Dividend (SDY), and Vanguard Utilities (VPU), might be ideal for building…

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ASX plunges on Powell comments, Fortescue drags on subdued earnings, A2 Milk soars nearly 10pc

Australian shares have plunged, tracking Wall Street losses last week after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a hawkish tone to battling inflation, while miner Fortescue Metals skidded after posting a lower annual profit.

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