Tag: policy rates
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U.S. Inflation in November at 18‑Month High as Tariffs Bite
Overview: Inflation Ascends Sharply in November New data and surveys point to a broad upturn in American consumer prices for November, reinforcing economists’ projections that inflation may have accelerated to its highest annual pace in roughly 18 months. While many factors feed this trend, the impact of tariffs on imported goods is a central concern…
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ECB Policy Update: Lagarde and Guindos Explain the Monetary Stance and Q&A Highlights
ECB Policy Update: What the Statement Means At today’s press conference, President Christine Lagarde and Vice-President Luis de Guindos outlined the European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy stance, focusing on inflation dynamics, growth prospects, and the balance of risks facing the euro area. The briefing reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation back to…