Major central banks prepare interest rate decisions amid Middle East conflict and economic data releases
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24
Major central banks prepare interest rate decisions amid Middle East conflict and economic data releases
9 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24
The Federal Reserve, ECB, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England are all expected to keep rates unchanged this week, as investors monitor the impact of the Middle East war on energy prices and inflation.
Key data releases include U.S. Q1 GDP, eurozone inflation, and China’s PMI, while the Fed’s leadership transition to Kevin Warsh remains in focus following his confirmation hearing.
Central banks globally face heightened uncertainty as energy price spikes and supply chain disruptions from the conflict weigh on growth, inflation, and market sentiment, with investors watching for policy shifts and economic resilience.
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