Central Banks Prepare for Potential Rate Cuts as Inflation Eases
Upcoming inflation reports and economic data will be crucial for June interest rate decisions across G-7 nations.
- Canada's April inflation report is expected to show a slight decrease, influencing the Bank of Canada's June rate decision.
- The UK, Japan, and the eurozone will also release key inflation data, shaping their respective central banks' policy moves.
- Recent strong employment figures in Canada have tempered expectations of an imminent rate cut.
- The US Federal Reserve is maintaining a 'higher-for-longer' stance on interest rates, contrasting with potential easing in other G-7 countries.
- G-7 finance ministers and central bankers will meet in Italy to discuss the global economic outlook and diverging monetary policies.