Surging inflation puts interest rates back in focus as policymakers meet in Japan, US and UK

Reported by The Guardian World · 8 hours ago · Heather Stewart Economics editor

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Iran war and turbulent global bond markets add to pressure as rate decisions loom this week in major western economiesEconomics viewpoint: perilous UK economic conditions trace back to TrumpCentral bankers in economies including the US, Japan and the UK will face a moment of truth this week, as…

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