Federal Reserve maintains federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75% amid elevated economic uncertainty and Middle East concerns, with one dissenting vote favoring a 0.25 percentage point cut as Committee monitors dual mandate risks while remaining committed to 2% inflation target and maximum employment objectives.
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RBA Governor - 'Current Policy Rate Insufficient to Return Inflation to Target' (Update)
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock raised the policy rate by 25bp to 4.10%, marking the first consecutive rate hikes since June 2023, stating current rates are insufficient to control inflation amid rising price pressures and Middle East uncertainties.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signals confidence in inflation trajectory, stating underlying price growth is gradually approaching the central bank's 2% target as wage-price dynamics show signs of sustainable recovery through 2027.
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BOJ Chief Says Prices Rising Gradually Toward 2% Target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signals confidence in inflation trajectory, stating underlying price growth is gradually approaching the central bank's 2% target as wage-price dynamics show signs of sustainable recovery through 2027.
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack signals potential rate hikes if inflation fails to decline as expected, emphasizing two-sided risks to monetary policy while maintaining hawkish stance on economic restraint measures
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Cleveland Fed President Signals Rate Hike Possibility Again - 'If Inflation Doesn't Fall'
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack signals potential rate hikes if inflation fails to decline as expected, emphasizing two-sided risks to monetary policy while maintaining hawkish stance on economic restraint measures
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the Trump administration's new tariffs will have limited impact on Japan, citing previous tariff rates, while signaling careful monitoring of future U.S. trade actions and a data-driven approach to monetary policy decisions.
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BOJ Governor Says 'Trump's New Tariffs Will Have Limited Impact on Japan'
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the Trump administration's new tariffs will have limited impact on Japan, citing previous tariff rates, while signaling careful monitoring of future U.S. trade actions and a data-driven approach to monetary policy decisions.
U.S. stocks rebounded for a second day amid volatility as rate hike scenarios surfaced, oil prices surged on Iran tensions, and global policymakers signaled continued focus on inflation and tariffs.
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U.S. stocks rebounded for a second day amid volatility as rate hike scenarios surfaced, oil prices surged on Iran tensions, and global policymakers signaled continued focus on inflation and tariffs.
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi urged the Bank of Japan to maintain close cooperation with the government to achieve a stable 2% inflation target driven by wage growth, while reaffirming her commitment to fiscal stability and market confidence.
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Takaichi Says BOJ Should Maintain Close Cooperation With Government
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi urged the Bank of Japan to maintain close cooperation with the government to achieve a stable 2% inflation target driven by wage growth, while reaffirming her commitment to fiscal stability and market confidence.
US Treasury Secretary Expects Fed to Achieve 2% Inflation Target by Mid-Year
US Treasury Secretary signals confidence that the Federal Reserve will reach its 2% inflation target by mid-2026, reinforcing market expectations for policy normalization.
BOJ Expects Core Inflation to Fall Below 2% in First Half of This Year
Bank of Japan projects core inflation will remain below its 2% target in the first half of the year, signaling a cautious policy outlook.
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