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Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the lineGlobal central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some offic...
Global Market: European shares hit record high as tech rally, earnings lift sentimentEuropean shares hit a record high on Friday as a rally in technology stocks, easing crude oil prices and upbeat corporate earnings lifted i...
Global Market: Euro zone, US bond yields log biggest monthly rise since March on Middle East inflation concernsEuro zone and US bond yields recorded their largest monthly increase since March as Middle East conflict concerns renewed inflation fears. ...
Bank of England policymakers keep rates on hold but more back hikeThe Bank of England decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75 percent. However, three policymakers have pushed for a possi...
Global Market: European shares muted as Middle East tensions, Fed uncertainty offset strong earningsEuropean shares traded in a tight range as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over the U.S....
Global Market: Bank of England expected to hold rates steady as inflation risks stay in focusThe Bank of England is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% as policymakers assess inflation risks from geopolitical tensi...
Euro zone bond rally ends as oil surge, Fed decision weigh on investorsEuropean bond markets have largely tracked developments in the Gulf conflict since hostilities began in late February, with movements in en...
Global Market: European shares gain as miners, energy stocks lead; investors track Middle East tensions, earningsEuropean stocks saw a slight increase, driven by strong mining and energy sectors. Commodity prices surged, influencing gains in these key ...
Global Market | AI boom could complicate central banks’ inflation assessment, monetary policy decisions: BISArtificial intelligence complicates economic assessments for central banks globally. The technology simultaneously boosts demand and expand...
Global Market: European stocks trade flat as tech selloff offsets earnings boost from consumer, luxury firmsEuropean stock markets remained relatively stable despite a notable dip in technology shares. The positive earnings reported from the consu...
Global Market: Japan's 10-year bond yield climbs as fiscal concerns weigh on market ahead of BOJ meetingJapan's 10-year government bond yield edged higher as uncertainty over funding for proposed food tax cuts weighed on investor sentiment. Ma...
Global Market: ECB may need more rate hikes to curb inflation risks, says KazimirSlovak central bank governor Peter Kazimir warned that the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates at least once more to con...
European shares gain as SAP lifts tech stocks; Middle East on watchEuropean shares saw a rise on Friday, recovering from previous losses. Investors reacted positively to select corporate earnings reports an...
Global Market: ECB signals future debate on raising bank reserve requirements to reduce central bank lossesThe European Central Bank may increase minimum reserve requirements for commercial banks. This move could reduce interest payments made to ...
Global Market: European shares slip as tech stocks drag; ECB policy decision in focusEuropean shares slipped as weak semiconductor earnings and renewed concerns over AI spending weighed on technology stocks. Energy shares ga...
Global Market: European shares dip as oil surge fuels inflation fears ahead of ECB meetingEuropean shares dipped slightly as oil prices climbed due to escalating US-Iran tensions. This surge revived inflation concerns and impacte...
Global Market: Euro zone current account surplus widens in May; market impact likely limitedThe euro zone's current account surplus increased in May, driven by stronger primary income. This rise offset a narrower trade surplus, acc...