Monetary Policy News

Powell Asserts U.S. Economy's Strength Amid Uncertainties, Highlights Low Unemployment

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cites the nonfarm payrolls report as evidence of the U.S. economy's strength, with low unemployment rates despite uncertainties. He avoids polit...

European Markets Show Mixed Signals as Investors Await BoE Rate Decision

Major European stock indexes showed mixed results as investors awaited the Bank of England's monetary policy decision. Attention also turned to UK unemployment figures, German prod...

Unexpected Inflation Spike Sends US Treasury Yields Soaring, What's Next?

The January inflation report revealed a surprising increase to 3%, causing US Treasury yields to surge across the board. Amidst Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony, the...

Russia's Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate at 21% Amid Inflationary Pressures

The Bank of Russia maintains its key interest rate at 21%, aiming to manage inflation and stimulate economic activity. The central bank will evaluate future rate adjustments based ...