Monetary Policy

An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed’s economic models

Has the connection between a vigorous job market and high inflation broken down?

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |February 3, 2023

3 min read

Interest rates likely higher for the long term: BMO

Financial markets, housing market may face rate-driven headwinds

By James Langton |February 3, 2023

2 min read

BoE rate hike says “too soon to declare victory”

Inflation has slowed but is still fuelling a cost-of-living crisis, public-sector strikes and fears of recession

By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press |February 2, 2023

4 min read

ECB hikes rates, vows “we are not done”

The increase comes even as the European economy slows

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |February 2, 2023

3 min read