Further interest rate hikes likely with inflation still too high

[ad_1] Share: Further interest rate increases will likely be appropriate, with inflation still being too high, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Friday, per Reuters. Key quotes “Fed policy will need to be held at a restrictive level for some time to return inflation to 2% ‘in a timely way.” “Continued risk of

Gold turns choppy amid uncertainty over interest rate peak after stable Fed policy

[ad_1] Share: Gold price trades sideways as uncertainty about the interest rate outlook persists. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged but left doors open for further policy tightening. Unlike other G7 economies, the US remains resilient on the grounds of a strong labor market and upbeat consumer spending. Gold price (XAU/USD) struggles to

Pound Sterling remains vulnerable as BoE sees interest rate peak near

[ad_1] Share: The Pound Sterling faces significant pressure as the BoE appears to be reluctant to raise interest rates further. BoE Swati Dhingra said that the current interest rate policy is sufficiently restrictive. The UK services sector shrinks after six months of expansion as consumer spending weakens. The Pound Sterling (GBP) cracked significantly

Pound Sterling consolidates amid uncertainty over interest rate peak

[ad_1] Share: Pound Sterling attempts recovery from below 1.2600 but still remains fragile as factory activities weaken further. UK factory activities dropped to 43.0, the lowest reading in the past 39 months. The BoE is expected to raise interest rates consecutive for the 15th time this month. The Pound Sterling (GBP) strives for

Need to set interest rates sufficiently restrictive for as long as necessary

[ad_1] Share: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde spoke at the Jackson Hole Symposium. In her speech, she mentioned that the fight against inflation “is not yet won.” She emphasized the importance of central banks providing a nominal anchor for the economy and ensuring price stability. Lagarde stated that this entails setting interest