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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell: ‘No guarantee’ Fed can tame inflation, spare jobs

Though economists worry that higher interest rates could push the nation into a recession, the Fed chair pointed to a strong labor market and said most households and businesses have healthy savings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Soaring inflation to hit Britain harder than any other major economy

To address inflation, the Bank of England warns it may need the option of half-point interest rate rises

Wales Online

Europe's central bank ready to 'stamp out' surging inflation

The head of the European Central Bank says it will move gradually to combat soaring consumer prices with interest rate hikes in July and September but will keep its options open to “stamp out” inflation if it surges faster than expected

The Independent UK

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One thirds of Irish households 'just making ends meet' amid cost of living crisis

Many households are living paycheck-to-paycheck

Dublin Live

EUR/GBP Testing The 0.86 Ceiling

Two months ago, EUR/GBP looked destined for the junk heap. The outbreak of war in Ukraine and a then relatively dovish European Central Bank in comparison to the Bank of England had pushed the pair temporarily beyond the 0.8310 precipice more than once. A downtrend at that time seemed all…

Benzinga

Ukrainian refugee influx could ease euro zone labour shortage: ECB

The influx of Ukrainian refugees into the European Union could gradually ease labour shortages in the euro zone as some of those fleeing the war are likely to settle permanently, the European Central Bank said on Monday.

Reuters

Banco Santander Appoints Héctor Grisi As CEO

Spanish multinational financial services provider Banco Santander, S.A. (NYSE:SAN) has appointed Héctor Grisi as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2023. He will succeed Jose Antonio Alvarez who will remain on the board and serve as non-executive vice chair. Grisi joined Santander in 2015 as CEO of Santander Mexico and was appointed…

Benzinga

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Why are central banks pushing to raise interest rates?

Banks are raising rates to bring down inflation but there is a risk to economic growth

The Guardian - UK

European Central Bank holds emergency meeting today as bond markets plunge

The European Central Bank (ECB) is to hold an unscheduled meeting on Wednesday amid growing fears that turmoil in bond markets is causing big increases in the cost of government borrowing.

The Independent UK

European Central Bank to gather after borrowing costs rise

The European Central Bank’s rate-setting council will hold an unscheduled meeting “to discuss market conditions” as borrowing costs for several countries have risen after the bank said it would raise interest rates

The Independent UK

Charting the global economy: Central banks step up tightening

More central banks around the world are unleashing a greater amount of policy firepower as they seek to combat unrelenting inflationary pressures.

Bangkok Post

Fears of rate hikes continue to pressure equities

Recap: World stocks fell on Friday as news of imminent rate hikes from the European Central Bank and concerns over upcoming US inflation data spurred fears over global economic growth.

Bangkok Post

Eurozone interest rates to rise for first time in a decade

The European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates next month for the first time in 11 years in a bid to control soaring inflation, ending a stimulus scheme to support the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Radio France Internationale

ECB sets stage for July interest rate hike to tackle inflation

The European Central Bank is setting the stage to raise interest rates in July, for the first time since 2011. Policymakers have been under growing pressure to tackle soaring inflation, which hit a record 8.1 percent in the eurozone in May. Frédérik Ducrozet, Head of Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth…

France 24

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The Guardian - UK

European Central Bank to raise interest rates for first time since 2011

Base rate to rise by 0.25% and quantitative easing to stop in July after ECB warns about inflation

The Independent UK

Europe's 1st rate hike in 11 years looms amid high inflation

It's decision time again for the European Central Bank

The Guardian - UK

Cost of filling petrol car hits £100 in ‘truly dark day’ for drivers; ECB plans July rate rise – as it happened

UK fuel prices keep climbing and European Central Bank signals end of ultra-loose monetary policy

The Independent UK

Asian shares fall as oil lingers above $120, yen sinks

Shares are mostly lower in Asia as investors watch for fresh signs of inflation

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Asharq Al-Awsat

With Inflation on Rise, ECB Readies Tougher Action

The European Central Bank is set to announce the end date to its bond-buying stimulus on Thursday, as concerns over the accelerating pace of inflation in the eurozone grip policymakers. The stop is a prelude to the ECB hiking rates for the first time in over a decade in the…

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank hikes official interest rate by 50 basis points to 0.85% to curb inflation

Decision exceeded predictions from economists while Westpac was the first of the big banks to pass on the rise in full to customers

Asharq Al-Awsat

Deflation to War: How the ECB Responded and What is Next

The global surge in inflation has brought to an end a long period of low interest rates and forced central banks around the world to try to bring prices under control by raising borrowing costs. Inflation in the eurozone soared to an all-time peak of 8.1 percent in May, precipitating…

Asharq Al-Awsat

One in 10 European Households Invest in Cryptocurrencies

Nearly one in 10 European households has invested in crypto assets, an ECB (European Central Bank) study published Tuesday said, highlighting high demand for the risky investments, which witnessed significant devaluation this month. These novel assets lure middle class people, but “it is worth nothing. It’s not a safe investment,”…

The Independent UK

European Central Bank chief signals possible July rate hike

The president of the European Central Bank has given the clearest sign yet that policymakers will aim to raise interest rates as soon as July to ease surging inflation

Reuters

Japan, Europe tread different paths as G7 warns of inflation risks

Having long trod a similar path in tackling low inflation, Japan and Europe now appear to be taking contrasting approaches to monetary policy and the risks of rising prices, which drew warnings at this week's Group of Seven gathering in Germany.

Newsroom.co.nz

Big rouble in little Europe

Vladimir Putin has knocked over the European Central Bank’s house of cards with his war against Ukraine, and Europe will face difficult monetary conditions for years to come.

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