The U.S. dollar has recorded its weakest start to a year in half a century. After a sharp decline through 2025, the greenback has fallen against all major global currencies, ranking as the worst performer among 17 peers. Shifting interest rate expectations, slowing U.S. growth, and rising global diversification away from the dollar have added pressure, raising fresh questions about the currency’s long-term dominance.

2026 Marks Worst Start for Dollar in 50 Years

After a third consecutive interest rate cut, Federal Reserve officials brought inflation worries back to the forefront as 2024 came to a close. The Fed did what markets expected Wednesday. But that didn't stop investors from dumping risk assets in droves.

Powell Says 2024 Inflation Forecast Has 'Kind Of Fallen Apart'

After a third consecutive interest rate cut, Federal Reserve officials brought inflation worries back to the forefront as 2024 came to a close. The Fed did what markets expected Wednesday. But that didn't stop investors from dumping risk assets in droves.



India Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged, shifts stance to ‘neutral’ signalling rate cuts ahead

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% in its upcoming meeting on September 17-18. This potential rate cut could mark the start of the fourth major rate-cutting cycle in 25 years. Historically, when the Fed lowers rates, it has generally been good news for stocks.

What the upcoming Fed policy could mean for you

Signs of financial strain among Americans are intensifying, with Wall Street reacting nervously as consumer-lending stocks slide. Recent warnings from banking executives about rising delinquencies and payment struggles among lower-income borrowers are raising concerns about the broader economic outlook. This comes amid fears that the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cuts might be too late to mitigate the impact of higher interest rates.

Americans struggle as credit card woes surge

The Bank of Israel is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4.5 percent for the fifth consecutive meeting. This decision comes amid rising inflation and the ongoing economic impact of the war in Gaza.

Israel holds interest rate amid war & inflation

Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, stated that the time has come for the institution to lower its benchmark policy rate. His remarks on Friday supported forecasts that the Fed will begin reducing interest rates next month in order to stop the labor market from falling off any more. The Fed Chief also stated that inflation has been declining in the direction of the bank's objective.

Fed Chief Powell convinced Inflation rate is on right path | World Business Watch | WION

Russia's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 18% on Friday, the highest level in more than two years, and vowed to continue tightening until inflation rates in an overheated economy come down.

Russia's Central Bank raises its key interest rates to 18%

Let's look at what to watch this week for cues on the US Federal reserve's rate path. The Fed's favourite inflation measure is expected to show a little respite from stubborn price pressures. This supports central bankers' caution in lowering interest rates.

Timing of Fed's interest-rate cuts on knife's edge

India reported an inflation rate of 4.83 percent in April. That's close to the 4% medium term target set by the country's central bank. So, does this mean that the RBI can now look to cut interest rates? That's what this report decodes.

India | Is inflation under control for an interest rate cut?

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India: EPFO fixes 8.25 per cent interest rate on employees' provident fund for 2023-24

What next: US Federal Reserve on the cusp of policy change

US Fed hits pause on rate hike but warns of another increase later this year

Pakistan held its discount rate steady for a second consecutive meeting, surprising market watchers who forecast more price increases. State Bank of Pakistan governor Jameel Ahmad said that the target rate is consistent with international monetary fund criteria for a tighter policy in advance of a loan programme review scheduled for November. Since January, Pakistan's monetary officials have pledged to hike rates by a total of 600 basis points in exchange for the country receiving 3 billion dollars in rescue funds. In a statement released on Thursday, the central bank confirmed that the target rate will remain unchanged at 22%.

Pakistan maintains key interest rate

In an effort to address the soaring inflation, Turkey's Central Bank has taken the markets by surprise by raising its key interest rate by a substantial 750 basis points bringing it to 25%. This measure marks the highest level that the policy rate has seen since 2019.

Turkey raises inflation to 25% to tackle inflation

ECB hikes interest rate by 0.25 percentage points as inflation spooks Eurozone

Canada's inflation hits 27-month low amid lingering underlying pressures

LIBOR, the more than 50-year-old reference rate that came to epitomize Wall Street malfeasance, will soon be no more. SOFR, or secured overnight financing rate, a benchmark interest rate for Dollar-dominated derivatives & loans, is slowly taking its place.

LIBOR fades into history after 50 years of benchmark dominance

The European Central Bank has hiked the lending rates to the highest levels in the last 22 years. The ECB has increased its lending rate for the eighth consecutive time, this time by 0.25% to a 22 year-high of 3.5%. The hike comes even as the eurozone continues to struggle with high inflation and a contracting economy.

ECB hikes lending rates to a 22-year high

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

Gravitas Global Headlines: US Central Bank raises interest rates for 9th straight time

The U.S. Federal Reserve reinforced its inflation fight Wednesday by raising its key interest rate for the seventh time this year and signalling more hikes to come.

World Business Watch: U.S. announces 7th interest rate hike of 2022

The Bank of England is expected to announce its biggest interest rate increase in three decades on Thursday. Analysts predict an increase of up to 0.75 percentage points.

UK braces for likely highest rate hike in 3 decades

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