Lagarde to Leave ECB Early on Feb. 7, Setting Off Succession Race
ECB holds rates at 2.5% as president says she cannot remain neutral, with inflation near double target and French bonds in focus.
Oct 29, 20262 views
Central Banks
Stocks Climb, Yen Slides as BOJ Hikes Rates in Divided Vote
A split policy decision in Tokyo weakened the yen and tempered hawkish bets, while falling oil prices helped extend a global equity rally.
Sep 18, 20265 views
Fed Expected to Raise Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Markets Price In Quarter-Point Hike
Investors see a greater than 90% chance of a move Wednesday — but Chair Kevin Warsh's guidance and the prospect of another hike may matter more than the decision itself.
Sep 16, 20262 views
Global Inflation Cools, but 2% Targets Remain Elusive for Central Banks
Price pressures ease from Washington to Wellington, but sticky shelter costs, oil shocks, and trade risks complicate the final mile to central banks' goals.
Aug 15, 20263 views
Bond Markets in Flux: Traders Ditch Fed Hike Bets as Inflation Cools
Milder CPI data and dovish Fed signals trigger a pivot in rate expectations, while corporate and sovereign bond deals surge globally.
Jul 16, 20263 views