Tag: interest rates
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What Will Cost More and What Won’t for British Columbians in 2026
Overview: A Budget Forecast for British Columbians in 2026 British Columbians head into 2026 with a keen eye on their household budgets. After a year shaped by trade tensions, fluctuating food prices, and policy shifts, families are weighing where prices will climb—and where they might stay steady. While no forecast can predict every twist of…
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What to Expect from Interest Rate Cuts in 2026: Nigeria’s Path to Stabilizing Inflation and the Naira
Overview: A 2026 Outlook Centered on Inflation and Currency Stability As 2026 unfolds, Nigerian policymakers appear committed to using monetary tools to wave-proof the economy against inflationary pressures and currency volatility. Polls and analyst commentary cited by BusinessDay suggest that the central bank will keep the monetary policy rate (MPR) above the 22% threshold for…
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What to Expect from Interest Rate Cuts in 2026: Nigeria’s Path Ahead
Overview: Why 2026 Might Not Bring Quick Rate Cuts in Nigeria Economists and analysts surveyed by BusinessDay say Nigeria’s benchmark interest rate is expected to stay high through 2026, hovering above 22%. The central bank’s mandate to keep inflation under control and to preserve currency stability appears to take precedence over aggressive growth stimulation. This…
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UK housing market 2026: first-time buyers to drive sales
UK housing market 2026: first-time buyers lead the way The UK housing market is expected to stabilize and pick up pace in 2026, with first-time buyers (FTBs) playing a pivotal role in driving sales. After a period of affordability stress and cautious buying, several factors point toward a more favorable outlook for those entering the…
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Trump vows to fire Jerome Powell again as he rails against the Fed chair
Overview: Trump’s latest critique of the Federal Reserve Former President Donald Trump rotated back to a familiar target on Monday, launching another blistering critique of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. In remarks during a press conference, Trump called Powell a “fool” and hinted that he would like to fire him. The episode adds to a…
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Trump Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Powell in Latest Fed Clash
Trump’s Latest Broadside at the Fed In a series of pointed remarks during a recent press conference, former President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, describing him as a “fool” and signaling that he would like to see him replaced. The comments add to a long-running public dispute over monetary…
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Why 80% of America’s Top CEOs Back Chris Waller as Fed Chair Pick for Trump
Overview: A surprising tilt toward Chris Waller Amid the ongoing debate over who should lead the U.S. Federal Reserve, a striking statistic has emerged: a large share of America’s top CEOs arguably favors Chris Waller as the next Fed chair if President Trump seeks a nomination. While media coverage has often spotlighted highly public figures…
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Why I’m Not Cheering the Pre-Christmas Rate Cut
Why the timing matters The prospect of a pre-Christmas rate cut from the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is being pitched as a modest nudge for households and businesses. Yet the most pressing argument against it is simple: inflation remains the dominant foe. With consumer prices still stubbornly high in many sectors, a premature…
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BOJ Governor Ueda Signals More Rate Hikes After Lift-Off
Overview: Ueda’s News Conference Signals a Shift in Japan’s Monetary Policy In a closely watched news conference following the Bank of Japan’s surprise move to raise interest rates, Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that the central bank stands ready to implement additional hikes if inflation and growth trajectories justify tightening. The decision marks a watershed moment…
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BOJ Governor Ueda Signals Hike Momentum in Press Conference
Overview: A New Phase for Japan’s Monetary Policy In a decisive move reflecting Japan’s shift away from decades of ultra-loose policy, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy rate to levels not seen in thirty years and signaled openness to further increases. The decision marks a watershed moment in the BOJ’s long-running effort to…