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Can central banks curb inflation as energy costs rise?
✦ AI Brief
The United States Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England are keeping interest rates and borrowing costs steady. Rising energy bills, fuel, and food costs are squeezing businesses and households worldwide. The International Monetary Fund is warning of a global slowdown due to an energy shock caused by a conflict. Central banks face a difficult decision: controlling inflation or supporting a weakening economy.