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Central Banks Raise Rates Amid Inflation Despite Iran Peace

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026

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  • Global Central Bank Rate Hikes — 1 source

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Central banks globally are continuing to raise borrowing costs to combat inflation, with the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan having already acted, and the US Federal Reserve expected to follow, despite a recent peace deal between Iran and the US.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The European Central Bank and Bank of Japan have already raised interest rates.
  • Central banks are continuing to raise borrowing costs despite a peace deal between Iran and the US.
  • The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points.
  • Inflation remains a key concern for central banks.

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Global Central Bank Rate Hikes
  • Channel News Asia

    Channel News Asia provides a global economic analysis, detailing how major central banks, including the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan, are raising borrowing costs to combat inflation, with the US Federal Reserve also expected to increase rates, despite a peace deal between Iran and the US.

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