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Global Central Banks Signal Coordinated Rate Hikes

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-18 · Updated 2026-09-18 13:57 UTC
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Global central banks are coordinating rate hikes to combat war-driven energy costs, with the Bank of Japan joining the Fed and ECB in tightening policy. Despite falling oil prices due to improved Saudi export logistics, fresh data indicates persistent inflationary pressure in the German economy, weighing on European markets.

  • Handelsblatt Finanzen reports that the Dax is trading lower as new German producer price data shows industrial inflation accelerated to 4.6% year-on-year, offsetting relief from falling Brent crude prices driven by restored Saudi export routes.

    Source: Handelsblatt Finanzen

  • The Bank of Japan joined the Fed and ECB in tightening policy as war-driven energy costs force a new global hiking cycle.

    Source: The Globe and Mail
Based on reporting by The Globe and Mail and Handelsblatt Finanzen, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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