Economy

Bank of England Puts Rate Cuts on Hold as Iran War Drives Energy Prices Higher

A surge in oil and gas prices after war erupted in Iran prompts a unanimous Bank of England vote to hold rates, delaying hoped-for relief.

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January Inflation Data Offers a Baseline as Oil Shock Raises New Risks

A January PCE report showed sticky core inflation even before the Iran conflict sent oil past $100, complicating the Fed’s path to rate cuts.

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Fed Holds Rates as Middle East Oil Shock Lifts Inflation Risks and Tests Political Pressure

The Fed keeps rates at 3.50%–3.75% as oil prices surge on the Iran conflict, inflation stays high, and Trump renews calls for cuts.

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U.S. payrolls fall by 92,000 as unemployment ticks up, signaling a turning point for the labor market

Employers cut 92,000 jobs in February and unemployment rose to 4.4%, a sharp downside surprise clouding the Fed outlook and politics.

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Pakistan Central Bank Halts Rate Cuts as Middle East War Sends Oil Prices Surging

Pakistan’s central bank held its key rate at 10.5% as a Middle East conflict disrupts shipping and lifts oil prices, reviving inflation fears.

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Bank of England’s Rate-Cut Plans Thrown Into Doubt by Iran War and Energy Shock

A knife-edge Bank of England vote looked set for cautious rate cuts—until conflict in Iran sent energy prices soaring and revived inflation fears.

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Eurozone inflation rebounds to 1.9% in February, complicating ECB rate-cut outlook

Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, above forecasts, with core and services prices accelerating—prompting markets to push back ECB cut bets.

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U.S. inflation holds at 2.4% in February as Iran war-driven oil shock looms

Consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, keeping inflation near the Fed’s target—just before a Middle East oil shock threatens to lift costs.

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Punjab Unveils Menu-Style Subsidy Policy to Lure $9 Billion in Investment

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rolled out Punjab’s Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026, offering customizable subsidies and 15-year incentives to draw $9B.

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U.S. payrolls fall in February as strikes, storms and federal cuts cool hiring

Employers cut 92,000 jobs in February and unemployment rose to 4.4%, complicating the Fed’s outlook as oil-driven inflation risks build.

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China Sets Modest 2026 Growth Target as Beijing Doubles Down on AI-Driven Industrial Policy

Premier Li set a 4.5%–5% 2026 growth goal while unveiling bigger AI, advanced manufacturing and green-tech bets backed by bonds and state investment.

#china, #ai, #industrialpolicy, #growth, #manufacturing

China sets lowest growth target in more than 30 years, doubles down on deficit spending

Beijing targets 4.5%–5% growth for 2026 while keeping a record 4% deficit and ramping up bond sales to fund tech, welfare and local debt relief.

#china, #gdp, #fiscalpolicy, #nationalspeoplescongress, #bonds

Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% in 5–4 Vote, Signaling Cuts Are Near

A razor-thin Bank of England vote kept rates at 3.75% as inflation cools faster, splitting policymakers over how soon to cut again.

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Eurozone inflation rises to 1.9% in February, complicating ECB rate-cut outlook

Eurozone inflation ticked up to 1.9% in February as services and core prices rose, challenging expectations for near-term ECB rate cuts.

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U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January as Benchmark Revisions Rewrite 2025 Hiring

Hiring beat forecasts in January and unemployment edged down, but big Labor Department revisions show 2025 job growth nearly stalled.

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