The curious case of the 2% inflation target and why most central banks won’t let it go.
Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy
The curious case of the 2% inflation target and why most central banks won’t let it go.
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending across many developing economies. But now it is triggering wider concerns.
The country once mocked for fiscal collapse may soon look more disciplined than the world’s largest economy.
Interest rate cuts are no longer easy for the Fed. With ongoing Iran conflict and volatile oil markets, it may even consider rate hikes to ensure inflation remains stable.