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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.

Trump Calls Off Strikes on Iran and Markets Rally on Deal Hopes

Treasury Yields Jump as Oil Shock Rekindles Inflation and Tests New Fed Chair Warsh

Oil Tops $100 as Hormuz Standoff Hardens and Markets Turn Cautious

Energy Shock Pushes ECB and BOJ Toward April Holds

Stocks Hit Records on Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire as Energy Risks Linger

Fed Holds Rates, Lifts 2026 Inflation Outlook as Oil Shock Darkens Path to Cuts

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Keeps Neutral Stance, Upgrades Growth to 7.4%

ECB Pauses Rate Cuts at 2% as U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Persists

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.5% and Slashes Cash Reserve Ratio to 3%