Interest-rate hikes
Coverage of Interest-rate hikes in the Nexus archive.
- Copper Holds $14,000 as Weaker US Rate Outlook Boosts Metals
Copper traded within a narrow range despite having achieved gains for six straight weeks. This trend was supported by tightening global supplies and diminished worries regarding U.S. interest-rate hikes, contributing to a boost in metals prices.
- Fed’s Warsh Rebuked by Investors Craving a Real Inflation Fight
Kevin Warsh's minimal communication style has led investors to question his commitment to addressing inflation, increasing pressure on the new Federal Reserve chairman to implement interest-rate hikes.
- RBA’s Bullock Says Economy Cooling, Unsure If Rates High Enough
Australia’s central bank chief, RBA’s Bullock, noted signs of economic adjustment but expressed uncertainty about whether this year’s interest-rate hikes are sufficient to achieve inflation targets or if further tightening is required.
- Pound Rally Fizzles as Burnham Keeps UK Fiscal Plans Unclear
The pound's rally is at risk due to the UK government's unclear fiscal plans and the potential for fewer interest-rate hikes, which could reduce the currency's high-yield appeal. Burnham is linked to maintaining this uncertainty.
- German Bond Yields Hit 15-Year High as Oil Spikes Before ECB
German bond yields reached a 15-year high as rising energy prices and inflation expectations led to expectations of interest-rate hikes ahead of the European Central Bank's decision.
- Fed’s favorite inflation tracker is getting an overhaul — just as the central bank weighs interest-rate hikes. What’s going on?
The inflation tracker most influential to the Federal Reserve is undergoing changes as the central bank considers potential interest-rate hikes this fall. The central bank is divided on whether to increase U.S. interest rates.
- Gold Holds Decline on Renewed Hormuz Blockade and Hawkish Fed
Gold prices declined amid renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz and comments from a US monetary policymaker suggesting interest-rate hikes to combat inflation. The combination of geopolitical tensions and potential monetary policy tightening pressured gold markets.
- Fed governor warns of possible interest-rate hikes if inflation comes in hot this week
A Federal Reserve governor warned of potential interest-rate hikes if inflation rises sharply this week, as the war in Iran has driven inflation to a three-year high while the labor market remains strong. The Fed is shifting its focus from easing to tightening monetary policy.
- Gold Holds Drop as US Strikes in Iran Cloud Rate-Hike Outlook
Gold prices declined as renewed US airstrikes in Iran threatened an interim peace deal, which could affect inflation and interest rate hikes.