Tag: #centralbank

China Sets Lowest Growth Target in Decades, Plans Record Bond Issuance to Steady Economy

Beijing targets 4.5%–5% GDP growth for 2026 and unveils record bond sales and spending, signaling slower, state-managed expansion.

#china, #gdp, #bonds, #fiscalpolicy, #centralbank

Fed Holds Rates at 3.5%–3.75% as Dissents, Trump Pressure Test Central Bank Independence

The Fed paused rate cuts in a 10-2 vote, citing resilient growth and elevated inflation, as Trump pressure and legal fights sharpen scrutiny of its independence.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #inflation, #centralbank, #trump