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Hungary’s central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates for the fourth time in just two weeks on Tuesday amid a surge in inflation that has put increased pressure on the forint and its bond market.The National Bank of Hungary was the first European Union central bank to start raising interest rates …

The entire market was focused on Coronavirus mutant headlines statements of Moderna. The World Health Organization has warned of a very high risk of infection from Omicron, as some countries have already tightened border controls. However, US President Joe Biden said the US would not restore lockdowns, giving investors’ confidence …

The annualized Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) jumps by 4.9% in November, surprising markets to the upside while higher from the previous rise of 4.1%, the latest data published by Eurostat showed on Tuesday. The consensus forecast was for a drop to 3.7%. The core figures arrived at 2.6% YoY …

The Swiss National Bank has ceased to stand in the way of the franc’s appreciation, according to data published on Monday, in an eye-catching change in view of the safe-haven currency’s rise to its highest against the euro in more than six years.The central bank’s apparent stance will confound investors …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday he would never support a rate hike and “never back down from it”, repeating his support for recent interest rate cuts that have caused the lira to plummet. NTV quoted Erdogan as telling reporters during his return flight from a visit to …

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Friday that she expects inflation to begin to slow from January.“We will take action if it becomes necessary, she added, before stating that, under the current conditions, she also expects the Eurozone will no longer need net bond purchases under the PEPP …

EU economy expected to raise inflation forecast again. Central bank policymakers have said that the outlook for price growth in 2023 and 2024 remains unsure The ECB has underestimated how fast Eurozone inflation would rise this year.European Central Bank policymakers expect the central bank to raise its short-term inflation forecasts …

European Central Bank governing council member and Bundesbank head Jens Weidmann said on Wednesday that upside risks to inflation dominate in both Germany and the rest of the Eurozone. The flexibility of the PEPP should not be transferred to any other bond-buying programme, Weidmann continued, adding that the ECB should …

The White House announced during a press statement today, Tuesday, that the US President decided to release the strategic oil reserves of the United States of America, estimated at about 50 million barrels, within 3 months, to contribute to calming crude oil prices, especially since oil prices are high and …

EUR/GBP has been rangebound on Monday within 0.8380-0.8400ish parameters with market attention predominantly elsewhere.The market is expected to heat up starting Tuesday with the release of fresh figures by UK and Eurozone PMIs.the Forex market’s focus has been on USD crosses on Monday, amid a broad strengthening of the dollar …