Monthly surveys of economic activity and confidence have fallen more sharply among energy importers than in the US
Yields on 30-year gilts hit 28-year high on expectations BoE will raise rates two or three times to counter inflation threat
Central bank cites higher fuel prices as result of Iran war as it unveils third increase this year
Sharp rise in inflation is hitting growth outlook for region heavily dependent on imported energy
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Sector faces rising prices for supplies from aluminium to plastics and paint
Plus, central bank hold ’em
There are signs that voters are losing faith as problems mount for his administration ahead of midterm elections
Policymakers indicate they may need to raise borrowing costs if energy price surge triggers persistent inflation
Central bank can wait for now but its modelling points to higher interest rates this year, analysts say
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. Explore the latest data through interactive charts
Rush by businesses to purchase tech equipment offsets deceleration in consumer spending
Policymakers warn risks to Eurozone economy from Middle East conflict have ‘intensified’
Monetary Policy Committee says borrowing costs may need to rise if energy shock continues to hit global economy
Central bank debated whether to raise rates at this meeting but wants more time to assess Iran fallout
PCE inflation rose strongly and GDP figures showed no signs of a let-up, bolstering the case for caution at the Fed
Inflation rose in April to 3% and growth in the first quarter was weak at 0.1%
Central bank chair says he will remain a governor ‘for a period of time’ after Kevin Warsh succeeds him
Softer price pressures in large Eurozone economies strengthen case for ECB to hold interest rates
The US president’s war in Iran has worsened America’s affordability crisis
Read the Monetary Policy Radar preview of Thursday’s decision
No immediate need to change policy given weak labour market and lack of corporate pricing power, says governor
Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts
But the central bank will pause in June amid Iran uncertainty
Higher inflation following Middle East war darkens outlook for spending and economic growth
