Economy News Charting The Global Economy Boj Holds Us Inflation Won’t Let Up

Here’s what the latest inflation and spending data reveals about the US economy

Key monthly metrics from the US government continue to be released now that the shutdown has ended. Next up: September wholesale inflation and retail sales. Read More

Charting the Global Economy: Fed reins in rate-cut expectations

Central bankers in North America’s two largest economies lowered borrowing costs this week, though yields on government debt climbed after the heads of US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada damped ... Read More

BOJ Signals Possible December Rate Hike as Yen Weakness Raises Inflation Risks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is strengthening its hawkish tone, preparing markets for the possibility of an interest rate hike as early as next month. According to sources familiar with the central banks ... Read More

BOJ may slightly revise up this year's growth forecast, sources say

TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan may next week slightly revise up this year's growth forecast and maintain its view that the economy is on course for a moderate recovery, despite headwinds ... Read More

Charting the Global Economy: Fed Reins In Rate-Cut Expectations

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates as it sees damage from US tariffs persisting, but signaled borrowing costs are at the right place as long as the economy grows roughly in line with its forecasts. Read More