US PCE Inflation Steady, Core Hits 5-Month HighThe July 2025 PCE report showed headline inflation up 0.2% MoM.
Fed Independence Under FireDonald Trump’s decision to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has reignited concerns over the independence of the U.S. central bank.
Powell Signals September Cut with a Cautious ToneAt the Jackson Hole Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned of mounting labor market risks while reaffirming inflation concerns.
Germany Posts Surprise Q2 ContractionGermany’s GDP contracted 0.3% in Q2 2025, reversing Q1 growth.
Fed Minutes Show Growing Divide on Inflation and Jobs RisksThe Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes reveal a growing split among policymakers over how to balance inflation control with concerns about a cooling labor market. While most members agreed that inflation remains the biggest economic risk, several pointed to signs of slowing job growth, reflecting rising tensions within the Committee.
RBNZ Cuts Rates to 3% Amid Growth SlowdownThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) lowered its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3% at its August 2025 meeting, a move that was widely expected by markets. This marks the lowest level for borrowing costs since August 2022 and reflects the central bank’s attempt to balance sluggish economic growth with mounting inflation risks.
UK CPI Rises to 3.8%, Led by TransportBank of England faces policy dilemma as UK inflation accelerates to 3.8% in July.
Canada Inflation Eases to 1.7% as Gasoline PlungesFalling fuel costs drove inflation down, but underlying price growth remains sticky.
