Major central banks including the Fed, ECB, and BOJ are signaling further interest rate hikes to combat inflation driven by rising oil and gas costs due to Middle East conflicts. Analysts warn that su
reuters · 2026-09-18 04:11
A BOJ board member warned that rising fuel, chemical, and food prices could accelerate inflation, potentially forcing rapid interest rate hikes in September. Analysts expect a rate increase to 1.25% n
reuters · 2026-09-09 19:26
Global markets stabilized while awaiting U.S.-Iran deal details impacting oil flows, as central banks like the BOJ raised rates amid energy-driven inflation pressures. Brent crude held above $80/barre
reuters · 2026-06-16 03:48
BOJ board member Kazuyuki Masu urges an early interest rate hike, citing inflationary pressures from the Iran war-driven energy shock and rising fuel and chemical goods prices. He stresses timely poli
reuters · 2026-05-13 21:41