Interest Rates

US President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. He threatened to halt trade with countries that have a trade deficit with the US if the central bank does not comply.

The Japanese currency is strengthening sharply as statements from the Bank of Japan and American support increase market bets on a shift in monetary policy.

Foreign exchange markets are showing slight movement ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech in Jackson Hole. The dollar is trading above 2.96 shekels, up 0.1%.

Three Federal Reserve officials expressed ongoing concern today about the state of inflation in the US, as the annual Kansas City Fed economic symposium opened in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They emphasized the need for action to return inflation to the 2% target.

Deutsche Bank economists warn of a dangerous combination of a jump in bond yields to 5.3%, high oil prices, and uncertainty surrounding new sanctions, which threatens risk assets and inflation.

For nearly two decades, developed nations have grown accustomed to markets ignoring rising sovereign debt. However, a recent sharp sell-off in long-term government bonds suggests this era of complacency may be ending.

The local reporting season is entering the final stretch, with Mizrahi Tefahot closing the bank cycle. Against a backdrop of moderate inflation, forecasts for the coming months are worrying, and all eyes are on Nvidia next week.

The Israeli banking sector is entering a new macroeconomic environment where falling interest rates and moderating inflation make profit generation more challenging, yet major banks continue to report strong financial results.

The Consumer Price Index for July will be released tomorrow at 14:00. While economists expect a moderate rise, they warn of inflationary pressures in the coming months that could impact the Bank of Israel's interest rate policy.

Following a strong earnings season that boosted global indices, new US inflation data could reshape the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. A Deutsche Bank review.

Four life insurance giants in Tokyo are stuck with massive losses on government bonds following interest rate hikes. Now, as the yen plunges to record lows and the Americans scramble to calm the currency market, the local complication is becoming a dramatic test for the global economy.

The decision to leave the interest rate unchanged turned out to be only temporary, as the fear of disruptions in energy routes and the rise in oil prices are shuffling the cards for central banks. Ofer Klein analyzes the market situation.

The combination of the war against Iran and stubborn inflation is driving a dramatic policy shift in Europe, the United States, and Japan. Julius Baer provides a special analysis on the expected impact on equity and FX markets.

A surge in oil prices and inflation fears are pushing bond yields upward, but unusually, the spreads between government and corporate bond yields are not widening sharply. We explore the drivers of this equation, the opportunities it presents, and how to start investing.

Credit cards are often seen as a tool for expense control, but the "fixed charge" feature hides an expensive revolving credit. Here is why installments and deferred payments are economically disadvantageous.

Four out of seven tech giants are expected to report this week, as markets wait to see if massive investments in artificial intelligence will continue to fuel profits or lead to a painful shake-up in stocks.

The Swiss bank estimates that Europe will continue to face inflation and energy pressures, but identifies potential in stocks and bonds, and estimates that Trump's tariffs will not lead to another sharp spike in the cost of living.