Why economists typically get interest-rate predictions wrong
I’m about to do a little Monday morning quarterbacking. And no, this isn’t a victory lap to show…
Up to three interest rate hikes and a recession on the cards as inflation woes persist
Australia has a dirty little secret. Despite four Reserve Bank interest rate hikes, supposed fiscal restraint, and a…
The economic outlook for 2027 is stark. Ordinary workers will wear the costs
A boss earning more than a million dollars a year urging staff to accept a pay cut. A…
Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023
Inflation fears intensified in September, pushing the near-term outlook in the New York Federal Reserve’s monthly survey to…
The Reserve Bank isn’t trying to stop inflation. So don’t expect prices to come down
What is the Reserve Bank trying to achieve by raising interest rates? In recent days, a video has…
The RBA has no choice but to hike rates as US currency crown slips
It is a phrase synonymous with American dominance, especially when it came to matters financial. In God We…
Market sees next Fed hike in October, following Barr comments, hot inflation
Federal Reserve Board Governor Michael Barr speaks to the New York Association for Business Economics in New York,…
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households – The Irish Times
How do we interpret the turmoil on global markets? US longer-term borrowing costs have touched levels not seen…
Fed hikes rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged…
BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates…
US consumer inflation picks up in August
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August as the cost of…
Food Inflation Jumps as Higher Energy Costs Hit UK Retailers
Shop price inflation has hit a two-year high and is set to climb through the autumn as a…