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The Bank of Canada's own policy is the reason why inflation is so high

The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates again in an effort to quell inflation. The central bank raised its policy rate by 0.75 percentage points on Sept. 7, bringing its benchmark overnight rate to 3.25 per cent. Economists are expecting the central bank to raise it again before the…

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Retail inflation rises to 7% in August as food prices surge

NEW DELHI: India's retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) snapped a 3-month downward trend in August and surged to 7%, data released by government showed on Monday. The jump has mainly been on account of surge in food prices.

The Times of India

Businesses shut, events cancelled and rates decision delayed after Queen’s death

Bank of England delays interest rate decision as firms and unions pay respect, with TUC postponing annual gathering

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BoE delays rate decision meeting by a week after Queen's death

The Bank of England on Friday postponed next week's interest rate decision following the death of Queen Elizabeth, its first delay to a monetary policy meeting since the central bank became operationally independent 25 years ago.

Reuters

Inflation management can't be singularly left to RBI: Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said inflation management cannot be "singularly" left to the monetary policy as a majority of activities are outside its purview in the current context.

The Times of India

Government moves to calm markets as pound falls to lowest level against dollar since 1985

New chancellor on charm offensive in Square Mile says Bank of England independence ‘is sacrosanct’

The Guardian - UK

OPEC+ JTC Raises 2022 Oil Market Surplus Forecast

The oil market is likely to have a surplus greater than forecast earlier this year amid pressures from rising energy costs and tightening monetary policy that decreased demand for oil, OPEC + said in a report on Wednesday. The report comes days ahead of an OPEC+ policy meeting on Sept.…

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3 ETFs to Build Your Retirement Account Around

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent Jackson Hole speech has warned investors of further monetary policy tightening. With the rising possibility of a recession and high volatility, we think these dividend-paying ETFs, Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE), SPDR S&P Dividend (SDY), and Vanguard Utilities (VPU), might be ideal for building…

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ASX plunges on Powell comments, Fortescue drags on subdued earnings, A2 Milk soars nearly 10pc

Australian shares have plunged, tracking Wall Street losses last week after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated a hawkish tone to battling inflation, while miner Fortescue Metals skidded after posting a lower annual profit.

ABC News

There’s no need for a national debt, now or in indy Scotland

THE City of London is home to many useful and responsible financial institutions. But this respectable facade also conceals a host of less savoury…

The National (Scotland)

Inflation and the economy: a delicate balancing act

When I sat down to write this article, the most eye-catching event on the annual calendar of global monetary policy authorities was about to get under way. Analysts agreed the headline speaker at the US Federal Reserve conference in the mountain resort town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Fed chairman…

Bangkok Post

2 Safe Stocks to Load up on Right Now

The stock market has remained under tremendous pressure since the beginning of 2022 due to ongoing macroeconomic issues. The Fed’s monetary policy tightening and a slowing economy are raising recession fears among investors. Amid such a volatile environment, investors should consider adding safe stocks KT Corporation (KT) and Bridgestone (BRDCY)…

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BoT keeps measured approach on monetary policy tactics

The Bank of Thailand plans to maintain a gradual approach to normalising monetary policy throughout this year, according to its chief.

Bangkok Post

270,000 jobs in a better kind of Grexit

European monetary policy has previously smashed the fragile plates of the Greek economy to the floor; 12 years on, they've finally pieced it all back together.

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The Hindu

Freebies come at a price: economist

RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee member Ashima Goyal says voters should be told about financing and trade-offs involved

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Central Bank Holds Rates Steady After Change of Governor

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its overnight interest rates steady on Thursday, hours after a new governor was named to replace Tarek Amer, who quit on Wednesday. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi appointed Hassan Abdalla as caretaker CBE governor on Thursday after Amer's resignation. Analysts said the CBE may…

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Economy seen growing 3.6% this year - Bank of Thailand

The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year and 4.0% next year, helped by a recovery in tourism despite inflationary pressures, a member of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asian Markets Fluctuate as Traders Weigh Economic Outlook

Markets drifted in Asia on Wednesday, with investors trying to navigate an uncertain economic landscape as central banks hike interest rates to fight runaway inflation, in turn fueling fears of a possible recession. But while officials at the Federal Reserve and its peers are expected to keep tightening monetary policy…

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Evening Standard

Homeowners warned interest rates could rise by further 0.5% next month

Millions of homeowners were warned on Tuesday that the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee could raise interest rates by a further 0.5 per cent next month - hiking their mortgage payments.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Expectations Vary on Egypt Cen Bank Raising or Fixing Policy Rates at Upcoming Meeting

Opinions and expectations varied regarding the decision by the Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise or fix the country’s policy rates in its upcoming meeting on Thursday. The research department at HC Securities and Investment expected the MPC to hike policy rates by 200 bps…

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MPC expected to raise interest rate Wednesday

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to raise the policy interest rate for the first time in two years by 0.25% on Wednesday to 0.75%, as inflation soared above 7% in the last two months, bringing an end to a low-interest era, analysts say.

Bangkok Post

Rising rates won't trigger crisis

Hawkish shifts in the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy have often led to heightened financial and economic stress in emerging economies. In the early 1990s, the Fed raised interest rates preemptively to curb inflation, precipitating the 1994 Mexican “tequila” crisis. In 2013, the Fed signalled its intention to tighten monetary…

The Guardian - UK

UK economy shrank in second quarter according to poll of economists – as it happened

Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as analysts weigh risk of recessions across the world

Bangkok Post

Look for stocks with a strong growth outlook

The SET Index will probably remain volatile as the impact of the recent interest-rate increase by the US Federal Reserve may take a back seat to rising concerns about recession risk as numerous countries -- expected to be joined by Thailand next week -- tighten monetary policy.

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How to shake off the inflation blues

Surveys show New Zealanders feel inflation is outpacing their ability to save, while new research suggests this will put more people in a place of sadness, anger and pain.

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