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Higher than expected pressures cast doubt on potential for Fed rate cuts
Sharp falls in commodities are unlikely to continue, says lender, making it harder for central banks to cut interest rates
Expected 0.3% expansion for 2024 comes as energy prices and inflation continue to fall from record highs
An ECB interest rate cut soon would make sense but the Fed faces a more difficult call in the US
Pound rises against dollar as chief economist Huw Pill sets a different tone from deputy governor
Index reading well above economists’ prediction marks fastest expansion since May
Data expected to reassure ECB officials that eurozone still on track for ‘soft landing’
Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offers
While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% probability of increase
One overlooked reason for US resilience is stimulus still coursing through the economy
Dave Ramsden’s comments suggest he does not need much more evidence of price growth falling before backing rate cuts
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?
And the death of the stock size factor
Policymaker says publishing interest rate forecasts could help to address shortfalls in communication and tackle market volatility
Governor keen to set his own course on interest rate cuts but may find it uncomfortable to move faster than the Fed
Rate of price increases falls below US for first time since 2022
Comments from Federal Reserve chair came after global markets rocked by shifting interest rate expectations
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
And bank earnings
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Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed rate cuts
Heightened regional tensions add to fears of persistent inflation, says fund’s top financial stability official
Inconsequential reforms suggested for the Bank of England, misjudged US inflation and markets, and extrapolating too much
Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cuts
FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by stubborn fears over high prices
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