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South African rand weakens ahead of central bank interest rate decision

The currency of South Africa declined in early trading as investors awaited a key monetary policy decision from the South African Reserve Bank. The rand slipped against the U.S. dollar, reflecting cautious market sentiment ahead of the central bank’s announcement on interest rates. Economists......

ECB considers April rate hike as inflation risks rise

The European Central Bank (ECB) may consider raising interest rates as early as April if inflationary pressures intensify, according to Joachim Nagel, head of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Speaking about the economic outlook, Nagel said that a rate increase at the next ECB meeting remains “an option,”......

Lagarde warns businesses may pass on Iran war energy costs faster than in 2022

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned Wednesday that companies and workers could transmit rising energy costs stemming from the Iran conflict more rapidly than they did during the 2022 inflation surge, because the memory of that episode remains fresh. Speaking at the ECB and Its Watchers......

Bank of England economist warns against inaction on inflation risks

The chief economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, has emphasized that economic uncertainty should not delay action against rising inflation risks. Speaking at an international central banking event, Pill highlighted that ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are contributing......

Eurozone growth stalls as Middle East conflict fuels stagflation fears

Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite......

Gold extends sharp decline as rate cut hopes fade in March

Gold and silver continued to fall at the start of the trading week, extending a multiweek selloff driven by tight US monetary policy, a stronger dollar and renewed inflation concerns linked to rising energy prices amid the Iran conflict. Gold futures dropped sharply early in the session, adding to losses......

Gold heads for worst weekly loss since 2020 amid Fed stance

Gold prices are on course for their steepest weekly decline since March 2020, pressured by the Federal Reserve’s firm interest rate stance and a stronger US dollar, despite a modest rebound on Friday. Spot gold edged higher early in the session to around 4,700 dollars per ounce, recovering from......

Dollar heads for sharpest weekly drop as global rate outlook shifts

The US dollar is on track for its steepest weekly decline since late January, falling about 1.1 percent against major currencies as other leading central banks signal tighter monetary policy while the Federal Reserve holds back. The shift reflects a rapid change in global policy expectations following......

Bitcoin falls below $70,000 after strong US inflation data

Bitcoin dropped below the $70,000 mark on March 18 after stronger than expected US producer price data reinforced inflation concerns, just hours before the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, extending a pattern of post-policy declines in crypto markets. The cryptocurrency fell as much as 5.7......

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