Prepare for a turn in the interest rate cycle

Businesstimes News
2026.05.19 07:15
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Markets had anticipated global rate cuts due to resilient growth and easing inflation, but the Middle East conflict has changed this outlook. Rising energy prices are now contributing significantly to inflation, as seen in the year-on-year consumer price index increases across major economies in March.