Here I bring you some of the most important economic news in the world today, April 16, 2024:
Europe:
The Ford plant in Almussafes (Valencia) stops producing the Transit Connect van: Production has stopped while waiting for news of a new model that will save jobs at the factory.
The European Central Bank raises interest rates for the first time in eleven years: This measure is expected to help combat inflation, which is at multi-decade highs.
America:
The US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in May: This would be the second rate hike so far this year, in an effort to curb inflation.
The price of oil rises due to uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine: Brent futures are trading at more than $108 per barrel.
Asia:
The Chinese economy slows down in the first quarter: GDP growth stood at 4.8%, below expectations.
The Bank of Japan maintains its accommodative monetary policy: Despite the increase in inflation around the world, the Japanese central bank continues to support low interest rates.
Overall, the global economic outlook is mixed. Inflation remains a major problem in many countries, but some economies are showing signs of recovery. Central banks around the world are starting to raise interest rates, which could slow economic growth in the short term.
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