Officials in some countries started cutting rates last year, but others, including those in Europe and the United States, have taken a more cautious approach.
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Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis
Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.
Europe’s Policymakers Get Ready to Lower Rates, Regardless of the Fed
European Central Bank governors are highlighting cooler inflation as a sign the bank could cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve.
U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War
A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.”
U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, to 10.4 Percent
Prices in Britain reversed a recent downward trend, rising 10.4 percent over the year through February.
The Bank Failures, Explained
Officials are worried that a few banks’ collapse is only the beginning.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Xi Accuses the U.S. of ‘Suppression’
Also, the U.S. central bank may raise interest rates higher than expected.
The Job Market’s Cues
Two measurements tell two stories about the strength of U.S. employment.
The Two Inflation Crises
Why Europe’s inflation crisis is different from America’s.