#interest rates

18 articles tagged “interest rates”.

  1. Economy

    Fed Holds Rates Steady; Nine Officials Now See Possible Hike This Year

    The Federal Reserve held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting. Nine of 19 officials now project a rate hike by year-end, a sharp reversal from March.

  2. Economy

    New Fed Chair Warsh Launches Sweeping Policy Review, Holds Rates Steady

    At his first FOMC meeting, Kevin Warsh kept rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% and launched a five-part review of Fed operations, including communication and balance sheet policy.

  3. Economy

    Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Possible Hikes Amid Sticky Inflation

    The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting, but nine of 18 officials now see a rate hike this year, shifting from prior easing bias.

  4. Economy

    Bank of England votes 7-2 to keep UK interest rate at 3.75%

    The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in June 2026, with a 7-2 vote as two policymakers sought a hike. The move contrasts with ECB and BOJ rate rises, as UK inflation is expected to rise above 3.25% by year-end due to energy supply shocks from the US-Iran conflict.

  5. Economy

    Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Possible Hike as Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs

    The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% in Kevin Warsh's first meeting. The central bank removed its easing bias, and nearly half of policymakers see a rate hike this year amid elevated inflation.

  6. Economy

    Kevin Warsh Leads First Fed Meeting Amid Inflation Surge

    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting as inflation hits a three-year high. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, with focus on Warsh's communication style and potential changes to the dot plot.

  7. Economy

    UK Inflation Unexpectedly Holds at 2.8% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

    UK inflation remained at a 13-month low of 2.8% in May, defying forecasts for an increase. The data strengthens expectations that the Bank of England will keep interest rates unchanged at its June meeting.

  8. Economy

    Warsh's First Fed Meeting: Dot Plot Uncertainty and Rate Hold Expected

    Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is expected to hold rates steady at his first policy meeting, but may decline to submit his dot plot projection, signaling a shift in communication strategy.

  9. Economy

    Japan Raises Interest Rate to 1%, Highest in 31 Years Amid War Inflation Fears

    The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% on Tuesday, the highest since 1995, to preempt inflation from surging energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

  10. Economy

    Fed Holds First Rate Meeting Under New Chair Warsh

    The Federal Reserve begins its first interest rate meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh, with markets expecting rates to hold steady while focus shifts to communication changes and inflation concerns.

  11. Economy

    RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% as Economy Slows, Warns of Possible Further Hikes

    The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official cash rate at 4.35% on June 16, 2026, pausing after three consecutive hikes. Governor Michele Bullock warned that further tightening remains possible as inflation stays above target, despite a slowing economy and rising unemployment.

  12. Economy

    Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 1%, Highest Since 1995

    BOJ hikes key rate to 1%, highest in 31 years, citing inflation risks from Iran war and weak yen. Deputy governor signals further tightening.

  13. Economy

    Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 1%, Highest Since 1995

    The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, a 31-year high, citing inflation risks from energy costs and a weak yen. The move signals further tightening.

  14. Economy

    Australia Holds Rate at 4.35%, Warns Further Hikes Possible

    The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its cash rate at 4.35% on Tuesday, citing persistent inflation and oil supply disruptions, while signaling readiness to raise rates again if needed.

  15. Economy

    Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High, Signals Gradual Tightening

    The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% on Tuesday, the highest since 1995, as it tackles inflation from the Iran war energy shock. The move was widely expected, with one dissenter. Analysts see gradual further hikes.

  16. Economy

    Bank of Japan Set to Raise Rates to 31-Year High at June Meeting

    BOJ expected to hike policy rate to 1% from 0.75%, highest since 1995, amid inflation risks from energy shock and weak yen. Governor Ueda absent, deputy to brief.

  17. Economy

    ECB Officials Signal Possible July Rate Hike Amid War-Driven Inflation

    European Central Bank officials say another rate increase as soon as July is possible due to inflation concerns from the Iran war, following June's 25bp hike to 2.25%.

  18. World

    Poland's MPC Holds Rates at 3.75% as Oil Prices Fuel Inflation

    The Monetary Policy Council (MPC) maintained the NBP reference rate at 3.75%. CPI inflation rose to 3.2%, primarily due to higher fuel costs following Middle East escalation.