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Central Banks Take Different Paths as Fed Holds and BOJ Steps Up Tightening

The moves show an energy shock from the Iran conflict is forcing central banks to choose between fighting inflation or protecting growth.

Fed Holds Rates at 3.50%–3.75% in Kevin Warsh’s First Meeting

Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate to 1.0% in 31‑Year Move

ECB Raises Deposit Rate to 2.25% to Head Off Iran-Driven Energy Shock

South Korea Employment Falls in May as Manufacturing and Youth Jobs Plunge

Markets and Economists Abandon 2026 Rate Cuts as Warsh Prepares for First Fed Meeting

ECB Set to Raise Rates as Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Above Target

Projected 3.9% Social Security COLA Could Boost 2027 Checks

Warsh Seeks a Fed 'Regime Change' as Data Close Off Rate Cuts

BOJ Likely to Lift Policy Rate to 1% at Mid‑June Meeting

Dollar Firm on Strong US Data and Gulf Violence as USD/JPY Tests 160

Boston Fed Says Iran Oil Shock Raises Inflation Risk, Not Nationwide Job Losses

Middle East Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Up and Pakistan’s CPI Rises to 11.7%

Moody's Says Iran War Has Raised U.S. Household Fuel Bills by About $447

Mark Cuban Sells About 80% of His Bitcoin Holdings

Fed Officials Signal Possible Tightening Over Iran-Driven Energy Shock

France's Economy Contracts as Energy Prices Push Inflation Higher

SARB Hikes Repo Rate to 7% After Oil-Driven Inflation Jump

Warsh Takes Charge as Fed Signals Tougher Line on Inflation

White House Splits Message as Affordability Push Fails to Quiet Voter Anger