Wells Fargo maintains forecast for two Fed rate cuts in 2026 despite recent inflation spike, arguing Middle East-driven energy price pressures are temporary and self-limiting unlike demand-driven inflation, with weakening labor market expected to prompt Fed action this summer to support economic growth.
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[Hyun Woo Roh's Bond Analysis]Fruits of Patience - 'Bitter' vs 'Sweet'
South Korea's bond market faces uncertainty as investors weigh Bank of Korea's policy response to surging oil prices and strong Q1 GDP growth, with diverging views on whether strategic patience will prove beneficial or costly amid rising inflation pressures and Middle East war risks.
South Korea's consumer spending shows resilience despite Middle East conflict, but faces mounting uncertainty as consumer sentiment weakens and inflation pressures intensify, with future consumption trajectory heavily dependent on price developments and oil market conditions.
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Resilient Consumer Spending Faces 'Middle East-Driven Slowdown Signs' - Direction Hinges on Inflation
South Korea's consumer spending shows resilience despite Middle East conflict, but faces mounting uncertainty as consumer sentiment weakens and inflation pressures intensify, with future consumption trajectory heavily dependent on price developments and oil market conditions.
Bank of Korea maintains base rate at 2.50% amid Middle East war uncertainties, citing increased upward pressure on inflation and downward pressure on growth, with 2026 inflation and growth forecasts expected to deviate from February projections as financial market volatility expands significantly
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[Full Text]April Monetary Policy Board Statement
Bank of Korea maintains base rate at 2.50% amid Middle East war uncertainties, citing increased upward pressure on inflation and downward pressure on growth, with 2026 inflation and growth forecasts expected to deviate from February projections as financial market volatility expands significantly
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns that troubling signs from Iran could exert upward pressure on inflation in coming months, citing energy crises and global trade disruptions while emphasizing the need for Middle East conflict resolution to protect against rising energy prices
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UK Finance Chief Sees 'Troubling Signs' From Iran, Warns of Upward Inflation Pressure
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warns that troubling signs from Iran could exert upward pressure on inflation in coming months, citing energy crises and global trade disruptions while emphasizing the need for Middle East conflict resolution to protect against rising energy prices
Oil prices surging past $100 per barrel trigger major stock market concerns as Middle East tensions disrupt Strait of Hormuz, with experts warning of enormous economic pressure and central banks facing renewed inflation risks from soaring fuel costs.
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[Iran Crisis Check] Construction Costs Hit Record High - 'Immediate Impact on Domestic Builders'
South Korea's construction cost index hit a record high of 133.28 in January, marking the fifth consecutive monthly peak since September, as experts warn that rising oil prices from U.S.-Iran tensions could further burden domestic builders already facing cost pressures with sales ratios exceeding 90%.
Wall Street - 'Powell Will Regret July Decision—September Rate Cut Seen as Certain'
Wall Street analysts predict a near-certain September Fed rate cut, possibly 50bp, after weak US jobs data and downward revisions raise policy concerns.
Fed Expected to Cut Rates in June and September—US Investment Cycle Seen Rebounding in H2
The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates twice in June and September as inflation remains subdued, with analysts forecasting a rebound in the US investment cycle in the second half of the year despite ongoing tariff concerns.
RBC Capital - 'US Inflation Pressure Broadens - Fed Expected to Hold Rates This Year'
RBC Capital forecasts Fed to hold rates in 2024 as US inflation pressure broadens, citing January CPI data and long-term structural labor market changes.
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