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The Central bank chiefs indicate willingness to maintain high interest rates to control inflation (www.ft.com)
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Leaders of major central banks are ready to increase interest rates to control inflation

They are targeting a rate of about 2%. Mainly influences by the current conditions in the labor markets + rising wages.

The IMF warns this could trigger a financial crisis. Inflations are high everywhere (~6% EU, 4% US, 9%UK).

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[–] livus@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Interesting times.

[–] Machinist3359@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They've been very clear and consistent, yet the market keeps assuming it won't hold a few months later.

[–] operator@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

They have, bu current fluctuation and constant black swans raise the legitimate question