EXCLUSIVE Bank of Mexico nears end of rate hike cycle, eyes economic toll, board member says
MEXICO CITY, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Bank of Mexico board member Gerardo Esquivel cautioned against increasing the monetary policy rate to “excessively” restrictive levels as...
Soaring food prices push UK inflation back to 40-year high
UK inflation hits 10.1% in September, matching 40-year high Food prices rise by most since 1980 Pounds slips on data, BoE under pressure to raise...
Analysis: Overlapping crises add urgency for IMF, World Bank resources, reforms
WASHINGTON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – Global financial leaders are digging into a long to-do list after International Monetary Fund and World Bank member countries sent...
Japan’s inflation hits 8-year high in test of BOJ’s dovish policy
Sept core CPI rises 3.0% yr/yr, matches forecast Core consumer inflation stays above BOJ goal for 6th month Data underscores broadening inflationary pressure BOJ seen...
Yen hits weakest level since 1990, pound down after PM announces resignation
NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) – The dollar surpassed the symbolic level of 150 yen for the first time since 1990 on Thursday, while the...
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall
Oct 20 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, indicating the labor market remains tight even...
German harmonised inflation +10.9% y/y in September
BERLIN, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Germany’s consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European countries, were 10.9% higher year-on-year in September, the Federal Statistical Office...
Global equity, bond funds see outflows for eighth successive week
Oct 14 (Reuters) – Global equity and bond funds faced outflows for the eighth time in a row in the week ended Oct. 12, Refinitiv...
JPMorgan CEO warns higher inflation could push U.S. rates above 4.5%
Oct 13 (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon on Thursday warned that persistent and elevated inflation could spur interest...
BoE doubles potential bond buy-backs as emergency plan nears end
LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters) – The Bank of England sought to ease concerns about this week’s expiry of its programme designed to calm turmoil in...