Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 61

Bank of England to Overhaul Its Forecasting After Inflation Surprises

The review, which was led by Ben S. Bernanke, a former Federal Reserve chair, came after the central bank had been criticized for underestimating inflation.

By Eshe Nelson

Economic Conditions and Trends European Central Bank Eurozone Inflation (Economics) Interest Rates Lagarde, Christine

E.C.B. Holds Rates Steady as Markets Look for Hints on First Cut

It was the fifth consecutive decision by the eurozone’s central bank to leave rates untouched, as inflation closes in on the bank’s 2 percent target.

By Eshe Nelson

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Why Oil Prices Have Been Rising Recently

The increase this year, prompted by geopolitical worries and supply constraints, has sent gasoline prices higher and could hamper efforts to tame inflation.

By Stanley Reed

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German Business Is Tangled in Red Tape

Companies in Germany complain that the demands of bureaucracy are costing them time and money that would be better spent building their businesses.

By Melissa Eddy