Japan economy grows at annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, beating expectations
Residential and commercial properties near the Shibuya district of Tokyo on May 4, 2023. Richard A. Brooks |…
Central banks risk recession from rate hikes on oil shock: strategist
Central banks risk a global recession by raising interest rates in a bid to contain soaring energy costs,…
Bank of Japan keeps policy rate steady while raising inflation forecast on Iran war worries
The yen rose on Monday, helped by comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda who left the…
What new leader may mean for consumers
Kevin Warsh made his case for becoming chairman of the Federal Reserve at a hearing before the Senate Banking…
China’s PBOC keeps 1-year and 5-year benchmark lending rates unchanged
BEIJING, CHINA – DECEMBER 22: A woman walks by the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)…
ECB keeps markets guessing on rates, warns of ‘layer cake of shocks’
A stele with the inscription “European Central Bank – Eurosystem” stands in front of the European Central Bank…
Fed officials still foresee rate cut this year, despite war impacts, minutes show
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at…
India’s central bank holds benchmark policy rates as Iran war raises inflation risks
Signage for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Mumbai, India, on Friday, April 5, 2024. Dhiraj Singh…
Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no need to hike rates because of oil shock
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a wide-ranging talk at Harvard University, said Monday that he sees inflation…
Bank of Korea’s newly appointed chief pledges ‘balanced’ policy
Economic Adviser and Head of Research of the Bank for International Settlements Hyun Song Shin leaves after attending…
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks
Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), speaks during a press conference in Sydney, Australia,…