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Global Central Banks turn Hawkish
As expected, the Bank of Japan today raised interest rates to 1.25%, following similar moves by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the European Central Bank last week. The Bank of England was the outlier, opting for a cautious hold. Central banks are signalling that rates will remain higher for longer amid persistent inflation, volatile energy markets, trade wars and geopolitical tensions.
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