Topic
Monetary Policy
4 articles
Federal Reserve
Fed Speeches: Warsh's Jackson Hole Case for a Quieter Fed
In his first Jackson Hole address as chair in August 2026, Kevin Warsh set out six policy principles, questioned forward guidance and put inflation first.
Bank of England
Bank of England Rates Held at 3.75% as Three MPC Members Seek a Hike
The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in July 2026 on a 6-3 vote, with three MPC members backing a hike as energy costs pushed projected CPI toward 3.2%.
European Central Bank
ECB Policy Turns: Why the June 2026 Rate Hike Marked a Pivot
The ECB raised its three key rates by 25 basis points in June 2026, lifting the deposit rate to 2.25% as energy costs from the Middle East war lifted inflation.
Federal Reserve
Fed Speeches: Waller Warns of One Transitory Shock After Another
In an April 2026 Fed speech at Auburn, Governor Waller argued that back-to-back tariff and energy shocks could unsettle inflation expectations if unchecked.