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ECB's Stournaras Raises Alarm: Trump's Tariffs Could Severely Impact Eurozone's Economic Growth

ECB's Yannis Stournaras warns that Trump's tariffs could lead to a negative demand shock in the eurozone, potentially reducing growth by up to 1% and pushing inflation below the EC...

Fed Governor Kugler Warns: Inflation Target Progress Slows Amid Rising Consumer Expectations

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler discusses the slowdown in progress towards the 2% inflation target, citing rising consumer expectations and trade policy uncertainties, whil...

Asian Markets React Mixedly as Trump Hints at Tariff Exemptions: A Detailed Analysis

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixedly in response to President Trump's signals on tariff exemptions, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gaining, while South Korea's ...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Reactions Following Trump's Hint at Tariff Exemptions

Asia-Pacific markets reacted mixedly to President Trump's hints at tariff exemptions, with some indices gaining while others declined. The Bank of Japan remains optimistic about hi...

Bank of Japan Anticipates Surpassing 2% Inflation Target, Sparks Policy Adjustment Talks

Bank of Japan board members express growing confidence in hitting the 2% inflation target, with discussions on potential rate hikes and policy adjustments to manage inflation risks...

Bank of England Holds Steady: Interest Rates Remain at 4.5% Amid Economic Uncertainties

The Bank of England has decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 4.5%, citing ongoing economic uncertainties and challenges in meeting the inflation target. Despite progress ...

Lagarde Challenges the 2% Inflation Target: A New Economic Reality?

ECB President Christine Lagarde discusses the challenges of maintaining a 2% inflation target in the current economic environment, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and we...

ECB President Lagarde Announces 2% Inflation Target to Be Achieved by Early 2026

ECB President Christine Lagarde updates the inflation target to 2% by early 2026, citing energy prices as a key factor. Future monetary policy adjustments will consider energy pric...

Federal Reserve's Harker: Inflation Target Progress Slows, Economic Outlook Remains Positive

Patrick Harker, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, discusses the slowed progress towards the 2% inflation target, emphasizing the current policy rate's neutral ...

ECB Stays Firm on 2% Inflation Goal Amid Economic Shifts: A 2025 Outlook

The European Central Bank (ECB) reaffirms its commitment to a 2% inflation target for the Eurozone, with future monetary policy decisions to be based on economic data and inflation...

ECB Stands Firm on 2% Inflation Goal: A Deep Dive into Eurozone's Economic Strategy

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reiterated its commitment to a 2% inflation target for the Eurozone, with future monetary policy decisions to be based on incoming data. The ECB...

ECB Stands Firm on 2% Inflation Goal: A Deep Dive into Eurozone's Economic Strategy

The ECB's latest economic bulletin reaffirms its dedication to a 2% inflation target for the Eurozone, with future monetary policies to be shaped by economic data, inflation trends...

John Williams Asserts Current Monetary Policy Aims to Stabilize Inflation at 2%

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams discusses the current monetary policy's effectiveness in achieving maximum employment, ensuring price stability, and reduci...

John Williams Asserts Current Monetary Policy on Track to Achieve 2% Inflation Target

John Williams, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses the current monetary policy's effectiveness in achieving 2% inflation, emphasizing economic stability an...

Neel Kashkari on Rising 10-Year Yield: A Sign of Fiscal Deficits, Not Cause for Alarm

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari discusses the rise in the 10-year Treasury yield, attributing it to fiscal deficits and not seeing it as worrisome. He a...

Neel Kashkari on Rising 10-Year Yields: A Sign of Strength or Fiscal Deficits?

Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, discusses the rise in 10-year Treasury yields, attributing it to fiscal deficits. He emphasizes the Fed's commi...

Neel Kashkari Views on Rising 10-Year Treasury Yield and Economic Strength

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari discusses the rise in the 10-year Treasury yield, attributing it to fiscal deficits, and reaffirms the Fed's commitment ...

ECB's Muller Signals Easing Price Pressures, Hints at Future Rate Adjustments

Madis Muller of the ECB discusses the fading momentum of price increases in the euro area, justifying the recent rate cut and hinting at further adjustments. He remains optimistic ...

Jerome Powell Affirms Commitment to 2% Inflation Target Amid Economic Shifts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirms the central bank's commitment to a 2% inflation target, emphasizing its importance as a global standard for economic stability and gro...

ECB Confirms Smooth Progress in Euro Area's Disinflation Journey Towards 2% Target

The European Central Bank reports smooth progress in the euro area's disinflation process, with inflation expected to stabilize around the 2% target. The ECB remains committed to i...

ECB's Wunsch: Four More Rate Cuts Could Be on the Horizon

ECB's Wunsch suggests four more interest rate cuts could be a meaningful scenario. He discussed the potential impact on inflation targets and euro-dollar parity during a recent for...

ECB's Lane: Europe's Disinflation Journey on Target Despite Risks

ECB Executive Board Member Philip R. Lane reports that Europe's disinflation process is progressing well towards the 2% target by 2026, despite potential risks from geopolitical te...

Bank of Korea: No 'Low-Inflation' Era in Sight for the Next Two Years

The Bank of Korea maintains its 2% inflation target, predicting no 'low-inflation' era in the next two years due to economic growth and price pressures. The central bank also lower...

Christine Lagarde Confirms ECB's Commitment to Achieving 2% Inflation Target

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reaffirms the bank's commitment to reaching a 2% inflation target during a recent press conference.

ECB's Fourth Rate Cut: A Strategic Move Amid Economic Uncertainties

The ECB is expected to cut rates for the fourth time this year, reflecting ongoing efforts to stabilize the European economy amidst weak growth and uncertainties. Officials advocat...

Bank of Japan's Next Move: Will They Hike Rates Next Week?

The Bank of Japan's final policy meeting of the year is set for next week, with growing conviction within the BOJ that conditions for another interest rate hike to 0.5% are falling...