Deena Zaidi

Data & financial journalist covering global economics and policy

All posts tagged Central Banks

Why 2% inflation became the global target for central banks

Why 2% inflation became the global target for central banks

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking and Finance, Europe, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

The curious case of the 2% inflation target and why most central banks won’t let it go.

Failed Iran talks could complicate Fed rate outlook as oil-driven inflation rises

Failed Iran talks could complicate Fed rate outlook as oil-driven inflation rises

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking and Finance, Banking News, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World Economy, World 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.

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking News, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

Rising oil prices are feeding inflation risks, forcing central banks to delay rate cuts despite easing geopolitical tensions.

U.S. inflation slows to 2.7% in November, but data is distorted by shutdown

U.S. inflation slows to 2.7% in November, but data is distorted by shutdown

Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking News, Graphs, Inflation, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

U.S. inflation cooled sharply in November, but the 2.7 percent reading is not considered official after a government shutdown forced changes in how the CPI was calculated.