
ECB Warns Euro Zone Inflation Will Keep Rising Despite Strait of Hormuz Reopening
May 22, 2026 10:06 am UTC| Economy Central Banks
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that inflation in the euro zone is expected to continue rising due to the ongoing Iran war, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens immediately. Speaking on Friday...

Trump to Swear In Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair Amid Inflation Concerns
May 22, 2026 00:16 am UTC| Politics Economy Central Banks
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to officially swear in Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House, marking a major leadership shift at the U.S. central bank. Warsh was confirmed by...
Hawkish Pivot: Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions and Higher Bars for Rate Cuts
May 21, 2026 12:11 pm UTC| Central Banks Insights & Views
The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held on April 29, 2026, which were released recently, have sent a sobering warning to the world markets: the age of easy money is being pushed further into...

ECB Signals Possible Rate Hike as Middle East Tensions Push Euro Zone Inflation Higher
May 21, 2026 05:24 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue driving energy prices higher across the euro area. ECB policymaker and...

Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes if Inflation Remains High in 2026
May 21, 2026 00:38 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
The Federal Reserve indicated that additional interest rate hikes could be necessary if U.S. inflation continues to stay above the central banks 2% target, according to minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...

Fed’s Anna Paulson Signals Rates Could Stay Higher Longer Amid Inflation Risks
May 20, 2026 02:32 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said Tuesday that financial markets are right to consider the possibility of future U.S. interest rate hikes as inflation pressures continue to linger. Speaking...

China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Steady for 12th Month as PBOC Signals Cautious Policy Approach
May 20, 2026 02:12 am UTC| Central Banks Economy
Chinas central bank left its benchmark lending rates unchanged in May for the 12th straight month, matching market expectations as policymakers continue to balance economic support with inflation concerns. The Peoples Bank...