Fast-food chain’s chief says customers are more ‘discriminating’ after years of price rises
Jay Powell & Co needn’t rush into a September cut
On-target inflation fuels calls for interest rate cut ahead of MPC meeting this week, say economists
US central bank set to acknowledge that easing inflation and softening jobs market justify policy pivot
A pandemic story
The search for a more optimal monetary policy
The fate of FAIT and a fait accompli
Cash back, low interest rates and price cuts surge in an effort to clear inventories at pre-pandemic levels
An unexpected flare-up in US inflation last quarter is one reason officials want to see more data
Rise in freight costs could drive up the price of goods, slowing progress on disinflation
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Rate-setters’ confidence that they will hit 2% goal indicates rate reduction at next policy vote is increasingly likely
UK regulator says providers must ‘transparently’ tell customers upfront about any increase included in their contract
Christine Lagarde says September rate cut decision is ‘wide open’
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Vibesflation => actual inflation
Delay causes problems for policymakers making interest rate decisions with only limited details about state of UK workforce
Christopher Waller and John Williams indicate reduction could happen ahead of presidential election, angering Trump
Traders slash bets on August rate cut after consumer price figure remains at 2% target
Tay Tay keeps Britain on target, maybe
Political capture of the central bank would have profound implications for how future fiscal policy might affect the economy
Ex-president says he would let Jay Powell finish term at central bank if he was ‘doing the right thing’
Concern comes as Federal Reserve and Bank of England consider rate cuts
Latest figures put Fed on a glide path towards monetary easing
Latest drop in consumer prices adds to expectations that Federal Reserve will cut rates at September meeting