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What global central banks are signalling about the road ahead

Livemint · 1d

Global central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, gave significant signals affecting macroeconomic conditions. The Fed maintained interest rates at 4.25–4.5%, indicating possible reductions by 2025. The Bank of England held steady, while Japan hinted at future rate hikes. Concerns involve rising inflation, global tariff tensions, and geopolitical conflicts impacting energy prices. In contrast, India's RBI cut rates, acknowledging the fragile global economy, with US-India trade relations being closely monitored for future domestic market impacts.