Economic News Category

Banks Forecast Tougher Loan Conditions for Businesses and Consumers Lending conditions for businesses and consumers in the United States are currently tight, and they are expected to become even more stringent, as indicated by a recent Federal Reserve survey released on Monday. The closely monitored Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey revealed that credit conditions have

News and Views Around the Global Markets The US Treasury market experienced a rally on Friday, triggered by an Employment Cost Index that had a lower-than-anticipated rise in the previous quarter. This, along with a less-than-expected core PCE deflator and a reduced U. of Michigan consumer sentiment, resulted in yields dropping between 2.9 to 6.4

Surprise Move: Bank of Japan Makes a Small Adjustment to Yield Curve Control The financial markets saw increased volatility due to several influential events, including the Federal Reserve’s decision and strong US economic data. The ECB, as anticipated, hiked its policy rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% while expressing concerns over high inflation. The

FOMC Adopts Flexible Policy Assessment, Meeting by Meeting In response to the complex challenges and uncertainties tied to balancing potential inflationary pressures against notable risks to economic expansion, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has adopted a flexible approach. The monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System will now assess its policy on a

Nearly 76% of Business Leaders View Japan’s Economy as ‘Growing’ A recent survey conducted by Asahi Shimbun has shown a positive shift in business sentiment among Japan’s corporate leaders. Of the 100 major companies surveyed nationwide, 76% perceive the domestic economy as either “expanding” or “gradually expanding.” This marks a significant increase from the previous