US Inflation Tops 4% as Zimbabwe Cools From Near 96%
US inflation hit a three-year high above four percent while Zimbabwe, once near ninety-six percent, just cut rates. What price...
June 25, 2026Topic
monetary policy
Two Neighbors, One Slowdown: Canada Builds, America Holds the Line
Facing the same strain on the same day, Canada chose to build big and the US chose monetary discipline. It...
June 25, 2026
Mexico Inflation Cools to 3.55% on the Eve of a Key Rate Call
Mexico inflation fell to 3.55% in early June—lowest of 2026—beating forecasts of 3.77%. Banxico decides rates June 25; markets expect...
June 25, 2026
The Warsh Doctrine: A New Fed Chair Remakes the Institution
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh held rates but cut the statement to 130 words and dropped forward guidance. A central...
June 19, 2026
Two Speeds: Asia’s Great Central-Bank Divergence
One global shock, opposite answers: the Philippines raised rates to fight inflation while China held them at record lows to...
June 19, 2026
Brazil Cuts Rates to 14.25% but Toughens Its Inflation Message
Brazil's central bank cut the Selic to 14.25% but raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2% and dropped its promise...
June 18, 2026
Brazilian Real Closes at R$6.10 as Dollar Gains 0.99% Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Brazilian real showed significant volatility on January 10, 2025, with the US dollar closing at R$6.1031 ($1). The greenback...
January 10, 2025
U.S. December Jobs Report Challenges Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The December 2024 U.S. jobs report revealed unexpectedly strong employment growth with 256 000 new jobs significantly. Analysis from The...
January 10, 2025
Brazil’s Inflation Hits 4.83% in 2024, Exceeding Central Bank Target
Brazil's inflation, measured by the Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), reached 4.83% in 2024, surpassing the Central Bank's 4.5%...
January 10, 2025