### Summary
The world's top central bankers, including Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell, are facing a fragile backdrop at this year's Jackson Hole conference, with uncertainties about the effectiveness of interest rate hikes, the duration of tight monetary policy, and the potential for a European recession.
### Facts
- Even in the US, which has relatively positive economic numbers, two-thirds of respondents in a Bloomberg survey believe the Fed has yet to conquer inflation.
- Global government bond yields have surged to the highest levels in over a decade, reflecting expectations that central banks will continue to raise interest rates.
- Market participants believe that if interest rates remain high for a longer period, stock prices may decrease, and firms could face increased debt servicing costs.
- Monetary policy decisions made by central banks could have a delayed impact on economies, potentially leading to a recession or financial instability.
- The survey split 50-50 on the chance of a US downturn over the next 12 months, while 80% of respondents expect a euro-area recession.
- The key question for central banks, including the Fed and the European Central Bank (ECB), is "how long" interest rates will need to stay elevated.
- The Bank of England may need to take further action to address inflationary pressures in the UK.
- The ECB may decide to either raise rates or pause based on President Christine Lagarde's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole.
- There is debate about the timing of future rate cuts, including the likelihood of the ECB cutting rates before the Fed.
- Uncertainties in the global economy include the potential impact of a China downturn, Russia's conflict in Ukraine, US budget deficits, and energy price spikes in Europe.
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The majority of economists polled by Reuters predict that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates again, and they expect the central bank to wait until at least the end of March before cutting them, as the probability of a recession within a year falls to its lowest level since September 2022.
Turkey's central bank raises interest rates to 25% in an effort to combat inflation, surpassing economist expectations and leading to a rally of the Turkish lira.
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins stated that the central bank may require additional interest rate hikes and will likely maintain elevated rates for an extended period, even if no further increases occur in the near future.
Two officials at the Federal Reserve have expressed differing views on whether or not the central bank should raise its benchmark interest rate again to combat inflation, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding future rate hikes, with more clarity expected from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at a Fed conference in Jackson Hole.
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that the US central bank has already raised interest rates enough to bring inflation down to pre-pandemic levels of around 2%.
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, stated that interest rates in the European Union will need to remain high for as long as necessary to combat persistent inflation, despite progress made, at an annual conference of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
The European Central Bank (ECB) faces a complex decision on whether to continue raising interest rates in September as eurozone businesses experience declines in outputs and new orders, with some experts suggesting a pause in rate hikes to ease pressure on the economy.
It may be too early for the European Central Bank to pause interest rate hikes now as an early stop in the fight against inflation could result in more pain for the economy later, according to Latvian policymaker Martins Kazaks.
Central bankers are uncertain if they have raised interest rates enough, prompting concerns about the effectiveness of their monetary policies.
The Bank of England may have to increase interest rates if the US Federal Reserve decides to raise rates to cut inflation, in order to prevent the pound from weakening and inflation from rising further.
The Federal Reserve is considering raising interest rates again in order to reduce inflation to its targeted levels, as indicated by Fed Governor Michelle W. Bowman, who stated that additional rate increases will likely be needed; however, conflicting economic indicators, such as job growth and wage growth, may complicate the decision-making process.
JPMorgan predicts that Turkish interest rates will increase by 10 percentage points in the next two central bank meetings due to fiscal spending plans and higher inflation.
The European Central Bank is expected to maintain interest rates on September 14, although nearly half of economists anticipate one more increase this year in an effort to reduce inflation.
Pakistan's central bank is expected to raise interest rates to address inflation and bolster foreign exchange reserves, following a series of rate hikes earlier this year in response to economic and political crises.
The European Central Bank is expected to see inflation in the euro zone remain above 3% next year, which strengthens the case for an interest rate increase.
The European Central Bank is facing a dilemma on whether to raise its key interest rate to combat inflation or hold off due to economic deterioration, with investors split on the likelihood of a rate hike.
The European Central Bank has implemented its 10th consecutive interest rate increase in an attempt to combat high inflation, although there are concerns that higher borrowing costs could lead to a recession; however, the increase may have a negative impact on consumer and business spending, particularly in the real estate market.
The European Central Bank has raised key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to help bring down inflation, although the economy is expected to remain weak for a while before slowly recovering in the coming years.
The European Central Bank has raised its main interest rate for the 10th consecutive time to tackle inflation, but indicated that further hikes may be paused for now, causing the euro to fall and European stocks to rally.
The Russian central bank has raised its key interest rate to 13% in response to inflationary pressures and a weak rouble, and warns that rates will remain high for a considerable period of time, with further rate increases possible in the future.
Goldman Sachs strategists predict that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates at its upcoming meeting, but expect the central bank to increase its economic growth projections and make slight adjustments to its interest rate projections.
The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates to 5.5%, potentially marking the end of its tightening cycle, as concerns about a cooling economy grow among policymakers.
Following the European Central Bank's record high interest rate hike to 4%, there is speculation about how long rates will remain at this level, with analysts predicting a 12-month pause before any cuts are made, while also considering the impact of rising oil prices on inflation expectations in Europe and the US. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady in September, but there are divided opinions on whether another hike will be delivered this year, with markets anticipating rate cuts in 2024. Similarly, the Bank of England is anticipated to make one final hike in September as it assesses inflation and economic indicators.
The European Central Bank's handling of monetary policy under Christine Lagarde, including unnecessary interest rate hikes, risks pushing the Eurozone into a recession.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, but investors will be paying close attention to any indications of future rate increases as the central bank continues its fight against inflation.
European markets are poised to open lower due to upcoming interest rate decisions from several central banks, while global markets react to the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement to hold interest rates steady and raise economic growth expectations.
Sweden's central bank has raised interest rates for the eighth consecutive time to combat high inflation, as the country's economy shows signs of improvement, while Norway's central bank also opted to raise rates and signaled the likelihood of another hike in December.
Turkey's central bank raises interest rates to 30% as it seeks to combat high inflation and stabilize the weakening lira.
Central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England, have pledged to maintain higher interest rates for an extended period to combat inflation and achieve global economic stability, despite concerns about the strength of the Chinese economy and geopolitical tensions.
Two former Federal Reserve policymakers disagree on whether the central bank should raise interest rates, with one saying rates have likely peaked and the other saying they need to be raised further, but both agree that achieving a soft landing for the economy is unlikely.
At least one more interest-rate hike is possible, according to Federal Reserve officials, who suggest that borrowing costs may need to remain higher for longer in order to address inflation concerns and reach the central bank's 2% target.
The European Central Bank should focus on persisting with high interest rates rather than testing the economy to breaking point, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
The European Central Bank's efforts to curb inflation through interest rate hikes have led to the lowest inflation rate in the euro zone in two years, indicating a potential slowdown in economic growth.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its key interest rates for the tenth consecutive time in response to a series of crises and the need for price stability, although the rise has caused concerns about the level of interest rates and their impact on growth; ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasizes the need to make inflation projections more robust and to communicate effectively with the public to counter misinformation.
The Federal Reserve officials suggested that they may not raise interest rates at the next meeting due to the surge in long-term interest rates, which has made borrowing more expensive and could help cool inflation without further action.
Austrian central bank Governor Robert Holzmann stated that the European Central Bank may need to implement one or two more interest rate increases if there are additional shocks to the economy, but the hiking cycle could end if things go well, as uncertainty remains surrounding the duration needed to achieve inflation targets.
Federal Reserve officials are cautious about raising interest rates further due to the risks of stifling economic growth and increasing unemployment, despite expectations of a potential rate hike, according to newly released minutes from their September meeting.
