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Fed's Williams: Productivity shifts hard to spot in real time

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday it’s hard to spot fundamental shifts in the level of productivity as they are happening.

Fed's Williams: Productivity shifts hard to spot in real time
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ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show

The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged in April was a close call for some policymakers as persistently high inflation made it increasingly hard to

ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show
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Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation

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Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation
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Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook
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FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada says financial system has functioned well

The Bank of Canada released the following statement by senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers and deputy governor Toni Gravelle on Thursday: "Good morning.

FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada says financial system has functioned well
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Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised

One of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's favorite inflation measures came in cool again on Thursday, offering evidence for his belief inflation is improving

Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised
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BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can

BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says
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BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank will consider the timing and pace of interest rate hikes with an eye on the fallout from

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision
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Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chair of the U.S.

Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives
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Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
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ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further

ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say
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Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to resume interest rate cuts next week after a brief pause, due to stable inflation, a strong shekel and a ceasefire with Iran that has

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll
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Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday

Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as U.S.

Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday
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Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?

Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?

Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?
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Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings

By Michael S.

Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings
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Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.

Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
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To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump

Kevin Warsh will face a key moment in his first weeks as U.S.

To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump
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OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027

The Bank of Japan is projected to raise its short-term policy rate to 2% from 0.75% currently by the end of 2027, as robust domestic demand will help the

OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
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Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.

Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
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Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks

Brazil's inflation was in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Tuesday, with the 12-month rate remaining within the central bank's target range

Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks
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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
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BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move

Some Bank of Japan policymakers argued in April for raising rates soon, with one flagging the chance of a June move, highlighting a growing hawkish shift on

BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move
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ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve

The European Central Bank will need to adjust interest rates soon if the inflationary outlook does not significantly improve, ECB Governing Council Member Martin Kocher was

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve