interest rate
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They debated whether to define Warsh as an inflation “hawk” — that is, pressing for higher interest rates to keep inflation in check — or a “dove” — advocating lower rates to spur economic growth.
From Los Angeles Times
Commodities provide psychological safety during times of high interest rates, inflation worries, currency concerns and/or geopolitical unrest, providing diversification and acting as a psychological safe place for some investors during volatile periods.
From MarketWatch
The data comes ahead of an ECB meeting on Thursday, when policymakers are widely expected to keep its key interest rate on hold.
Policymakers at the central bank meet Wednesday and Thursday, and are expected to leave their key interest rate unchanged.
But avoiding a negotiation can be costly, and the stakes have only gotten higher as car prices have soared to record levels and auto-loan interest rates have climbed.
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