Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates as Iran War Triggers Inflation Fears

ECB keeps rates on hold at 2pc

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept key interest rates unchanged, at 2pc,on Thursday, as expected, but bets of rate hikes are increasing.

US central bank eyes Iran war lift to inflation as oil prices surge again

The US central bank has raised its forecast for inflation as the Iran war-linked surge in global energy prices threatens self-inflicted damage on the world's largest economy.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid Iran war, mixed economic signals

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates in the current range as the war in Iran and conflicting economic signals throw snags in the path to rate cuts this year.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, saying that higher oil and gas prices from the war in the Middle East are likely to boost global inflation but that it's too soon to assess the conflict's impact on the Canadian economy.

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady

The bank’s decision was expected. However, the future path of the policy rate is less clear.