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Japan’s central bank is poised to raise rates to 0.75%, a level not seen in 30 years, as inflation pressures and yen weakness persist.
Japan may raise interest rates for the first time in 11 months as inflation and wage growth strengthen, signaling a gradual shift away from ultra-loose policy.
Turkey’s central bank lowered its policy rate to 38% – its fourth consecutive cut and below expectations, as policymakers push ahead with easing despite persistent inflation pressures.
European markets slipped on Thursday as the Swiss National Bank kept rates at 0% and investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point cut alongside signals that further easing may prove difficult.
The Fed cut rates by a quarter point but signaled caution on further easing, highlighting a divided committee and a data-dependent path for 2026.
The Federal Reserve is expected to issue a third straight rate cut while warning that further easing may be limited, as officials remain split over slowing job growth and stubborn inflation.
The Turkish lira hit a new historic low as inflation pressures and policy uncertainty continued to undermine currency stability.
Searches for ‘dollar devaluation’ just hit an all-time high, signaling rising concern over the currency’s future.
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The Turkish lira hits an all-time low, losing 97% of its value since 2010 amid inflation and policy uncertainty.
Gold has surged over 50% this year, while Bitcoin is up about 13%, raising questions about which asset truly functions as a hedge against a weakening US dollar.
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year as economic uncertainty deepens amid a prolonged government shutdown.
The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 3% year-over-year in September, maintaining pressure on household budgets and complicating the outlook for future interest-rate cuts.
Bitcoin and Ethereum rose after softer U.S. inflation data revived hopes for Fed rate cuts and renewed confidence in crypto markets.
Markets rose as easing inflation fueled bets on two Fed rate cuts this year, with bond yields falling and the dollar retreating.