Monetary Policy

BoE raises rates as Ukraine war boosts inflation BoE raises rates as Ukraine war boosts inflation

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BoE raises rates as Ukraine war boosts inflation

The move follows a December hike and concern about rising consumer prices

By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press |March 17, 2022

2 min read

Rising oil prices hurt, but it’s rate hikes that get you Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Rising oil prices hurt, but it’s rate hikes that get you

Energy price shock isn't likely to be a catalyst for recession

By James Langton |March 15, 2022

3 min read

Raskin nomination for Fed in peril as Democrat opposes pick Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Raskin nomination for Fed in peril as Democrat opposes pick

The opposition to her nomination has come mainly from the energy industry

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 14, 2022

3 min read

Federal Reserve to begin risky pursuit of a “soft landing” Federal Reserve to begin risky pursuit of a “soft landing”

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Federal Reserve to begin risky pursuit of a “soft landing”

Many economists worry that with the price of gas spiking, the additional burden of higher interest rates could choke off growth

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 14, 2022

5 min read