Fed policymakers agree Trump fiscal boost poses inflation risk
Almost all Federal Reserve policymakers thought the economy could grow more quickly because of fiscal stimulus…
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Wall St economists doubtful Fed will deliver on rate rises
The Federal Reserve will wait six months before raising interest rates again, according to a survey of top…
Dollar extends bounce vs yen on US, Japanese policy expectations
The dollar extended gains against the yen and euro on Monday as U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers took an upbeat…
China July home prices showing signs of weakness
China home prices rose 0.8 percent in July nationwide, but stalled or fell in more cities than in June, adding…
Fed’s Dudley urges caution on rate hikes, cites risks to U.S.
The Federal Reserve should be cautious on interest rate increases due to lingering risks to the U.S. economy, one…
BoJ wary of easing but yen, politics may sway it to act
Yen moves and political considerations could be decisive factors for Bank of Japan policymakers agonizing over…
Eyes on Fed, BOJ, Europe’s bank stress test
Central banks from Washington to Tokyo take center stage next week, although policymakers are likely to remain…
Japan may use ‘helicopter money’ to battle deflation
Japanese policymakers, who won't go as far as funding government spending through direct debt monetization, might…
Yen, Brexit, inflation keep BOJ on edge, but policy seen steady for now
A renewed spike in the yen is adding to headaches for Bank of Japan policymakers meeting for a rate review this…
BOJ debated souring consumer mood at March meeting
Bank of Japan policymakers agreed at their March meeting that the economy was recovering, although some warned of a…
