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Norges Bank Hikes Interest Rates to 4.50%, Signals More to Come
Norway’s central bank raises rates for the second time this year.
What to Expect from Norges Bank on Thursday
Inflation is lower than the central bank projected but still too high to declare victory, while energy prices and a hawkish global rate environment tilt the balance toward one more increase.
4 Reasons to Think US Inflation Will Come Back Down
Here’s why we expect US inflation to fall in line with the Fed’s 2% target over 2028-30.
What to Expect from Sweden’s Riksbank on Thursday
August inflation slowed more than expected after three months of upside surprises, and analysts are divided on when the Riksbank will raise rates.
US Federal Reserve Raises Rates; We Expect Cuts Next Year
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years.
Don’t Panic About a US Bond Market Selloff
But if you are worried about the US debt, there may be a better route than gold’s ‘debasement’ trade.
Bank of Japan Outlook: Rate Hike Likely to Support Yen
We see the Bank of Japan on a gradual path toward higher interest rates to defend the yen.
Why the Odds of a US Fed Interest Rate Hike Just Shot Higher
Sticky inflation data is strengthening the case for tighter policy.
ECB Hikes Rates and Raises Both Inflation and Growth Forecasts
The key interest rate will rise to 2.50% amid growing concerns about energy prices.
ECB Rate Decision: What to Expect on Thursday
Rising energy prices make a rate hike highly likely, but the erratic war in Iran makes the path forward less certain.
Will the US Fed Hike Interest Rates in September?
The new Fed chair’s Jackson Hole speech appeared focused on strengthening his anti-inflation credentials, economists say.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.3%, Boosting Case for ECB Interest Rate Hike
Increase in August inflation comes amid rising energy prices as Middle East hostilities intensify.
Eurozone Inflation Set to Rise as ECB Rate Hike Looms in September
Economists expect inflation to move higher on elevated energy prices, making a September ECB interest rate increase all but certain.
What Europe’s Extreme Summer Means for Stocks and the Economy
Heat, drought, and wildfires are weighing on European growth and corporate profits, threatening to extend the economic fallout well beyond the summer.
Sweden’s Riksbank Holds Rates Steady as Summer Inflation Fails to Shift the Outlook
The central bank kept rates unchanged and reiterated a roughly 50% chance of a rate hike before year-end, but analysts say the tone was more dovish than expected.
Why Bond Yields Are Rising—and Might Keep Heading Higher
Major bond markets are under pressure thanks to massive AI debt sales, fiscal woes, and inflation concerns.
Will Sweden’s Riksbank Raise Rates on Thursday?
Unexpectedly strong inflation and growth this summer have raised the odds of a rate hike later this year.
Norges Bank Holds Rates at 4.25%, Softens Signal on Future Hikes
Norway’s central bank adjusts its guidance on future rate hikes after underlying inflation fell well below its forecasts this summer.
The US Fed’s New Philosophy Could Be a Recipe for Interest Rate Volatility
Kevin Warsh is chasing a historical mirage in his goal to untether the bond market from Fed communication.
Norges Bank Set to Hold Rates After Inflation Surprises to the Downside
Analysts expect Norway’s central bank to keep interest rates at 4.25%, with the signalled final hike now hinging on the August inflation data.
