Tag: Monetary Policy
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Why Michele Bullock is relieved she is keeping rates on hold as markets continue to shift
Markets in a Quiet Pause: Why Michele Bullock Kept Rates On Hold Australia’s central bank, led by Governor Michele Bullock, chose to keep the cash rate unchanged as markets continue to adapt to a shifting global backdrop. The decision, while anticipated by many investors, carries a layered signal about the economy’s current strength, price pressures,…
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Michele Bullock Holds Rates as Markets Shift: RBA Insight
Why a Hold Became the Comfortable Choice When central banks pause, investors listen. On the latest decision, Michele Bullock, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), opted to keep the official cash rate unchanged. The move, while not dramatic in isolation, came with a carefully calibrated rationale. In a world where inflation pressures…
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Pakistan’s Gold Market Volatility Surges: What’s Driving the Turbulence
Overview: Persistent volatility in Pakistan’s gold market Pakistan’s gold market has been characterized by sharp, ongoing volatility, with little sign of stabilization in recent months. Traders describe price swings that reflect a complex mix of international bullion dynamics and domestic economic pressures. The fluctuations have implications for buyers, sellers, and policy makers who track the…
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Q2 FY26 Results & Trade Deals: Top 5 Triggers for Indian Markets This Week
Overview: What could move Indian equities this week Indian stock indices often swing on earnings, policy cues, and global trade dynamics. As the market digests Q2 FY26 results and potential trade deals, investors will watch a handful of catalysts that could steer the short-term trajectory. Below are the top five triggers anticipated to influence Indian…
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Greece Inflation Falls to 1.7% in October – Eurostat Update
Greece’s Inflation Relief: October at 1.7% Greece’s European Union-harmonized inflation cooled to 1.7% year-on-year in October, down from 1.8% in September, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on Friday. The fall comes as consumer prices in the country eased, contributing to a broader pattern of inflation moderation across parts of the euro area. Eurozone…
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Dollar Powers Through Data Void as Hawkish Fed Outlook Keeps October Rally Alive
Introduction: A Dollar Rally Amid a Quiet Economic Month The dollar closed October on a firmer note, notching its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders grappled with a dearth of compelling US economic data and a stubbornly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. With official data scarce, markets leaned on liquidity cues, central-bank rhetoric, and cross-asset…
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Pennies Run Dry: How US Retailers Are Coping as One-Cent Coins Fade Away
The Penny Shortage and What It Means for US Retailers When the Trump administration halted the minting of one-cent coins earlier this year, the consequence wasn’t just a curious financial policy footnote. It set off a chain reaction through wallets, tills, and daily transactions. As the remaining pennies dwindle from circulation, retailers across the United…
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Dollar Surges in October as Data Voids Support Hawkish Fed Outlook
Overview: A Quiet Month, Yet a Strong Dollar The U.S. dollar finished October with momentum, posting its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders navigated a murky data landscape and a stubbornly high-for-longer Federal Reserve. With fresh economic indicators scarce, markets leaned on expectations about monetary policy and relative stability in other major currencies. The…
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Powell’s Doubts on December Cut Boosts the U.S. Dollar and Dampens the Debasement Trade
Powell’s Reservations Stifle December Rate-Cut Bets The U.S. dollar has been under pressure in recent weeks as traders looked for signs that the Federal Reserve would ease policy in December. Instead, a series of remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell introduced fresh doubt about whether the central bank would cut rates this year, prompting renewed…
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ECB Monetary Policy Statement: Key Points from the Lagarde-Guidos Press Conference and Q&A
Overview of the ECB Monetary Policy Statement The European Central Bank (ECB) held a much-anticipated monetary policy briefing led by President Christine Lagarde and Vice-President Luis de Guindos. The statement outlined the central bank’s current assessment of inflation, growth, and the tools at its disposal to steer the euro area economy. Central to the discussion…