Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.
Turkey begins cutting rates after inflation-fighting drive
Turkey's central bank cut its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 47.5% on Thursday, a bit more than expected, launching an easing cycle meant to leave behind protracted economic turmoil and a cost-of-living crisis.
Analysts Rewrite Turkey Rates Path After Big Cut, Fewer Meetings
Analysts are now expecting the Turkish central bank to deliver sizable interest-rate cuts at every policy meeting in 2025 following Thursday’s bigger-than-expected reduction, despite officials cautioning against an uninterrupted easing cycle.
Turkey cuts rates for first time in 22 months with jumbo reduction
Turkey’s central bank lowered its main interest rate for the first time in almost two years, pointing to slower consumer demand and the currency’s strength for a larger-than-expected cut of 250 basis points.
Turkey launches monetary easing cycle with 250bp rate cut
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade The monetary policy committee (MPC) of Turkey’s central bank on December 26 cut its policy rate by 250bp to 47.5% (chart). The market was aware that a rate cut was on the cards.
Turkey cuts interest rates marking first reduction in nearly two years
Turkey's central bank has reduced interest rates for the first time since February last year after indications of easing consumer inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee, led by governor Fatih Karahan,
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Bank of Thailand Sees Inflation in 1% to 3% Range Through 2026
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Getting your budget right after the holidays? These inflation-proof groceries could help
NerdWallet estimates that food prices have risen 28%. Even with inflation beginning to slow, prices are still up.
Holiday Retail Sales Rise Despite Ongoing Inflation
Retail sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve rose 3.8 percent, according to new data released Thursday.