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Economists agree: ECB to hike rates on September 10 – Reuters poll

• A Reuters poll of 65 economists indicates a consensus that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise the deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on September 10. • The decision will be determined by the ECB President, Christine Lagarde, alongside six permanent members and the heads of Eurozone national banks. • This move reflects ongoing efforts to manage inflation within the Eurozone, contrasting with alternative tools like Quantitative Easing used in extreme economic situations.

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Economists see final ECB hike next week in split with markets - The Business Times

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Economists see final ECB hike next week in split with markets - The Business Times

• Economists anticipate that the European Central Bank (ECB) will implement its final interest rate hike next week, though this view diverges from current market expectations. • Dennis Shen of TU Berlin’s International School of Management identifies the Strait of Hormuz as the critical "swing factor" influencing the ECB's future monetary policy. • The situation is significant because any prolonged disruption to the waterway could transform a localized energy-price shock into a widespread inflation crisis across the Eurozone.

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India's 7.8% Q1 growth defies West Asia shock, but economists see moderation ahead - The Tribune

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India's 7.8% Q1 growth defies West Asia shock, but economists see moderation ahead - The Tribune

• India's economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, exceeding expectations despite a challenging global environment. • The growth demonstrates significant resilience in the face of economic shocks stemming from the crisis in West Asia. • This performance is critical as it highlights India's ability to maintain momentum while other regions face instability.

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This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critic - Benzinga

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This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critic - Benzinga

• Economists Jeremy Siegel and Ed Yardeni are warning against Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's strategy to expand government bond buybacks. • Professor Siegel has labeled this specific approach to yield curve manipulation as the “Bessent twist.” • Critics argue that this intervention could interfere with the Federal Reserve's ability to manage monetary policy and make upcoming interest rate decisions.

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WorldThe Guardian (World)57d ago

Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costsThe Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise interest rates later this year if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel, according to City economists.Before a meeting of Bank officials on Thursday, economists said that while an interest rate hike would probably be avoided this week there could be some in the future because of conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...

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TechnologyAI Summary69d ago

Economists, tech leaders warn AI could bring 'large-scale job displacement' and other risks - Los Angeles Times

• Hundreds of prominent economists and tech leaders from organizations including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic signed a letter warning that AI could lead to "large-scale job displacement." • The signatories are urging immediate action to ensure that AI advancements complement human labor and provide broad societal benefits rather than causing economic instability. • This warning comes amid an intense global competition between the U.S., China, and other nations to dominate the AI sector and lead in technological innovation.

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Economists Are Comparing the AI Boom to the Industrial Revolution—Not in a Good Way

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TechnologyAI Summary70d ago

Economists Are Comparing the AI Boom to the Industrial Revolution—Not in a Good Way

• AI leaders from Anthropic and OpenAI are calling for the creation of a global oversight committee to monitor advanced AI systems and forcibly slow development if recursive self-improvement poses a risk. • Recent algorithmic breakthroughs in detecting vulnerabilities in high-security cybersecurity software have triggered widespread anxiety across both public and private sectors. • In a shift from its historically hands-off approach, the Trump administration has reportedly begun implementing checks and balances regarding the deployment of powerful AI models.

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WorldThe Guardian (World)76d ago

Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say

De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinchGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFears of a recession have fallen away, with economists saying that Australia is set to safely navigate the biggest global oil supply shock in history even as they warn of sub-standard growth in the year ahead.The de-escalation of the Middle East conflict has been accompanied by a major retreat in global oil prices back to prewar levels, essentially removing the worst-case scenarios contemplated before Donald Trump’s wobbly ceasefire with Iran was announced in mid-June. Continue reading...

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WorldThe Guardian (World)89d ago

Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Despite plunging fuel prices, trimmed mean inflation increased from an annual pace of 3.4% to 3.6%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s inflation challenge is far from over and more Reserve Bank rate hikes remain on the cards, economists warn, even after a plunging petrol costs drove an unexpected fall in consumer price growth in the year to May.Annual inflation dropped to 4%, from 4.2% in the year to April, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, dragged down in large part thanks to a nearly 12% drop in fuel prices in the month of May. Continue reading...

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WorldThe Guardian (World)90d ago

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband

Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellorMore than 40 progressive economists have written to Sharon Graham, the leader of Unite, rejecting her claim that Ed Miliband would destroy jobs if he becomes the next chancellor.With Andy Burnham almost certain to be prime minister within weeks, there is a fierce debate within Labour about who should succeed Rachel Reeves at the Treasury, with Miliband considered a frontrunner. Continue reading...

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India's 7.8% Q1 growth defies West Asia shock, but economists see moderation ahead - The Tribune

This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critic - Benzinga

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Economists, tech leaders warn AI could bring 'large-scale job displacement' and other risks - Los Angeles Times

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Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband

Economists agree: ECB to hike rates on September 10 – Reuters poll

Economists see final ECB hike next week in split with markets - The Business Times

India's 7.8% Q1 growth defies West Asia shock, but economists see moderation ahead - The Tribune

This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critic - Benzinga

Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists

Economists, tech leaders warn AI could bring 'large-scale job displacement' and other risks - Los Angeles Times

Economists Are Comparing the AI Boom to the Industrial Revolution—Not in a Good Way

Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say

Interest rate hikes remain on cards as Australia’s underlying inflation climbs, economists warn

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband