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Fed holds rates steady, warns of rising inflation and slower economic growth
The Fed lowered its GDP growth forecast for the US to 1.7%, down from 2.1%
US stocks see historic “bull crash” amid recession, trade war fears, with investors shifting towards long-term bonds and gold
The stocks’ declining appeal is due to the trade war and concerns over stagflation
US tariffs will have a “limited” impact on MENA economies, though headwinds may follow, economists say
A higher valued greenback would raise debt servicing costs, while oil prices could take a hit
Inflation holds steady at 2.0% y-o-y in February
Rental prices were the kingdom’s key inflation driver once again
Positive inflation report offers relief to battered US stocks
The S&P 500 briefly entered correction territory earlier this week
All eyes are on US inflation data this week, while China faces deflationary pressures
US core CPI likely rose 0.3% in February, while China’s CPI fell 0.7%
Inflation at 1.9% y-o-y in 4Q 2024 -Sama
Rent is the main culprit
Inflation slightly up to 2.0% y-o-y in January
Rent prices were the Kingdom’s biggest inflation driver once again
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