ECB, BoE hold rates steady in face of inflation threat

About this episode

The episode discusses the ECB and BoE's decision to hold interest rates steady amid inflation concerns and highlights market reactions to economic developments.

Both the ECB and the BoE decided to hold interest rates steady but warn that a June hike could be on the cards should inflation pressures connected to the Iran crisis escalate. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch their strongest month for six years as investors look beyond the Middle East and bet on Big Tech’s A.I. progression. Apple shares are up in after-hours trade following a top and bottom line beat for the quarter. And Brent recedes back from its four-year high but remains well above the $100-mark following comments from President Trump vowing to maintain the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Topics covered

• interest rates
• inflation
• stock market
• Big Tech
• oil prices
• economic policy

Keywords

• ECB
• BoE
• inflation
• S&P 500
• Nasdaq
• Apple
• Brent
• oil prices
• President Trump

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ECB, BoE, S&P 500, Nasdaq, Apple, Brent

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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