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The Latest Breaking News from Monetary Policy

Central banks face threats to their independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)

Nearly every country in the world has a central bank – a public institution that manages a country’s currency and its monetary policy. And these banks have an extraordinary amount of power. By controlling the flow of money and credit in a country, they can affect economic growth, inflation, employment…

The Conversation

Bond-buying In Focus As Bank Of Japan Decides Policy

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold interest rates steady on Friday but reports said it could gradually reduce its vast hoard of government bonds as it shifts away from a long-running ultra-loose monetary policy.

International Business Times

Stock market today: Asia shares rise amid Bank of Japan focus after the Fed stands pat

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors turn their attention to what the Bank of Japan might decide on monetary policy later this week

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Federal Reserve Predicts One Rate Cut For The Year

Federal Reserve shifts monetary policy stance, now predicting only one rate cut for the year. Target range currently between 5.25% and 5.5%.

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US Unemployment Rate Hits 4%, Fed Not Concerned

US jobs report reveals 4% unemployment rate, surprising economists. Federal Reserve Chair Powell downplays impact on monetary policy.

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Repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das unveils monetary policy

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said that Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent. Read further on Dynamite News:

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FTSE 100 Live 6 June: Index closes up 0.5% as ECB cuts interest rates

The FTSE 100 tumbled today as another blowout US jobs report dimmed hopes that the country’s Federal Reserve will follow the central banks of Europe and Canada in cutting interest rates soon.

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Bank of England Under Fire From Leader of the Campaign for Fair Finance

Is the Bank of England up to the job of managing the UK's monetary policy? The leader of The Campaign for Fair Finance Dr Roger Gewolb offered me his views of the UK's central bank.

International Business Times UK

Global Stocks Sink On Rising Bond Yields Ahead Of Critical US Reports — A Typical Correction Or Something More Serious?

The critical driver behind rising bond yields worldwide is stubbornly high inflation, thanks to robust consumer spending in the world's largest economy and supply-side pressures. These pressures prevent central banks from easing monetary policy.

International Business Times

European Central Bank ready to cut interest rates; UK retail sales jump as inflation slows – business live

ECB policymakers indicates June rate cut is a done deal, while IT glitch which prevented some NatWest customers accessing accounts has been fixed

The Guardian - UK

What’s the difference between fiscal and monetary policy?

This article is part two of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask leading experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics and finance.

The Conversation

Bank Of Canada Not Deterred By Weaker Loonie

Bank of Canada's divergence from the Federal Reserve and its impact on the Canadian dollar and monetary policy.

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Dollar Ends Higher and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday recovered from an early 5-week low and finished up +0.12%. The dollar found support Thursday from higher T-note yields. Also, comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said interest rates should stay higher for longer, were bullish for...

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Dollar Firms on Higher US T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dollar today recovered from an early 5-week low and is up +0.25%. The dollar is seeing support from a rebound in T-note yields. Today’s US economic reports were mixed for the dollar. The dollar was undercut by dovish comments from New York Fed President Williams,...

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Brokerages Maintain US Rate-Cut View Despite Soft Inflation Data

Major brokerages in the US predict a Federal Reserve rate cut due to soft inflation data. Stay informed for potential changes in monetary policy.

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April CPI Report Offers Some Relief: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

CPI moderated last month, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts coming sooner rather than later.

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Japan Progressing Towards Normalizing Monetary Policy, Says Ruling Party

Japan's economy shows promising signs of recovery with the normalization of monetary policy, fostering growth and stability.

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Fed's Logan: US Monetary Policy May Need Tightening

Federal Reserve official Logan highlights the importance of balanced monetary policy for economic growth and stability.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - A summer interest rate cut would be good news – for an incoming Labour government

British political junkies will effortlessly reel off the names of all nine US Supreme Court justices, but their minds go mysteriously blank if you ask them to identify a single member of the Bank of England's nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). And frankly, this newsletter has had enough of the…

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rates are close to a descent – maybe starting as soon as next month

It seems just matter of time before the two MPC members already in favour of a cut are joined off Table Mountain

Barchart

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields March Higher, BoE Decision in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.15%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.26% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields marched higher, while investors continued to digest corporate earnings reports and evaluate the trajectory of Federal Reserve monetary policy.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open on Higher Bond Yields and Weak Earnings, BoE Decision in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.27%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.38% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices ended the regular session mixed as investors digested the latest batch of corporate earnings reports and continued to evaluate the trajectory of Federal…

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European Shares Pause, Boe Decision In Focus

European shares paused as investors awaited Bank of England's decision on monetary policy, assessing market dynamics and economic uncertainties.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower as Investors Await Earnings Reports and Fed Speak

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.11% this morning as market participants geared up for the next round of quarterly results and awaited more comments from Federal Reserve officials.

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BOJ To Raise Interest Rates If Inflation Meets Forecast

Learn about the Bank of Japan's readiness to adjust interest rates based on inflation alignment with forecasts and its commitment to price stability and ec...

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