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Bank of England Makes Biggest Rate Rise Since 1995 as Inflation Soars
LONDON—The Bank of England raised its key interest rate by a half percentage point Thursday, the…
Forget the Economy: Central Bankers Will Only Care about Inflation
Not even a floundering economy will stop central bankers from prioritizing their inflation mandates. On Thursday,…
Bank of England Makes Biggest Rate Rise Since 1995 as Inflation Soars
LONDON—The Bank of England raised its key interest rate by a half percentage point Thursday, the…
Brazil’s Central Bank Raises Selic Lending Rate to 13.75%, Considers Increase in September
SÃO PAULO—Brazil’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate as expected Wednesday, the 12th consecutive time,…
Snack, Deodorant Makers Target Cost-Conscious Shoppers With New Brands and Sizes
Consumer-goods companies girding for an economic downturn are rolling out different package sizes, launching new affordable…
Lower Inflation Likely Requires Higher Unemployment; How High Is the Question
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Energy Prices May Keep Inflation High for Years
Of all the drivers behind the dramatic rise in U.S. inflation in the past year, perhaps…
Opinion | The Fed Alone Can’t Slay Inflation
By French Hill and Amity Shlaes July 29, 2022 6:03 pm ET It’s all on Jerome…
Opinion | Schumer-Manchin Throws the Book Tax at U.S. Companies
Don’t be fooled by the name. While the latest proposal from Senate Democrats to raise taxes…