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Central Banks on Edge as Inflation Data Looms in Europe and Australia

Upcoming economic reports will influence critical rate decisions by the ECB and RBA amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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When the Federal Reserve starts cutting its overnight lending rate, it will affect the interest rates on your debts and your savings. But in some cases, those effects — positive or negative — may not be as large as you think.
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Overview

  • The ECB awaits key euro-zone data to guide potential interest-rate cuts in September.
  • Inflation and economic growth figures will be pivotal for the ECB's next move.
  • Australia's central bank faces pressure to hike rates if inflation remains high.
  • Quarterly inflation data in Australia could sway the Reserve Bank's policy decision.
  • Global economic trends and central bank actions add complexity to rate-setting decisions.