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Today: July 15, 2026
Today: July 15, 2026

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Warsh takes Fed pulpit with immediate challenges, longer-term agenda

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh will convene his first meeting as U.S. central bank chief on Tuesday and hold a press conference the following

Warsh takes Fed pulpit with immediate challenges, longer-term agenda
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Some at Fed may pencil in a hike. Most won't. Warsh is a question mark

A majority of Federal Reserve policymakers now feel they will need to keep U.S. short-term borrowing costs on hold all year, projections due out on

Some at Fed may pencil in a hike. Most won't. Warsh is a question mark
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Bond investors shift to neutral ahead of Warsh's Fed debut

Bond investors head into Kevin Warsh's first policy meeting as Federal Reserve chair this week with a far more cautious posture, reflecting a

Bond investors shift to neutral ahead of Warsh's Fed debut
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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday in a landmark step in its policy normalisation, signalling readiness

Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high, flags more to come
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BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, marking another landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focused on taming price pressures from the

BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida's comments at news conference
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BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, a widely expected move that signalled its focus on countering inflation risks from the Middle East

BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move
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Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has talked at length in recent years about the U.S. central bank's balance sheet, the need to say less

Warsh's debut Fed press conference may reveal his strategy for inflation, rates
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Australia's central bank to pause on June 16; a minority still see Q3 rate hike: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will pause its tightening cycle on June 16, according to a Reuters poll of economists as a cooling economy gives

Australia's central bank to pause on June 16; a minority still see Q3 rate hike: Reuters poll
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Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran

The dollar dropped sharply against major peers on Thursday after President Donald Trump called off plans for renewed U.S. military strikes on Iran at the

Dollar falls after Trump halts US strikes on Iran
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BOJ's pivotal moment muddied by Ueda's absence

Heading into a defining week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's absence leaves the central bank with a jarring optics problem just as it seeks to cement

BOJ's pivotal moment muddied by Ueda's absence
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Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday left its key interest rate unchanged as expected and said it was seeing limited evidence that higher energy prices were

Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation
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Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance

A Brazilian Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill to grant the central bank financial autonomy, boosting its independence in a move opposed by

Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance
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How Indian markets could react to RBI's policy call

The Reserve Bank of India's rate decision on Friday is expected to be one of the closest policy calls in recent memory, with rising

How Indian markets could react to RBI's policy call
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Brazil central bank flags demand-driven inflation as economists scale back rate-cut bets

Brazil's central bank is seeing demand-driven pressures contributing to inflation, Governor Gabriel Galipolo said on Wednesday, pointing to measures that exclude supply

Brazil central bank flags demand-driven inflation as economists scale back rate-cut bets
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Fed policy is in 'right place' amid inflation risks, Williams tells Yahoo Finance

By Michael S.

Fed policy is in 'right place' amid inflation risks, Williams tells Yahoo Finance
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Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pledged to follow "the best of the Fed's traditions" in an opening note to the central bank's more than 20,000

Warsh pledges to follow best of Fed's traditions, while also looking for change
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Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says rates may need to rise if rising inflation does not abate
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Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting

The following are key quotes from European Central Bank policymakers in the run-up to the June 11 policy meeting.

Key ECB policymaker quotes in run-up to June 11 policy meeting
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BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says

The Bank of Japan should lay out a clear path for policy normalisation after a widely expected rate hike this month to stabilise the bond

BOJ should signal clear rate path after June hike, SMFG markets chief says
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More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise

By Michael S.

More Fed policymakers eye possible rate hike as inflation risks rise
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Jobs report on tap for soaring US stocks as rate path, bond yields eyed as risks

Investors will turn to an important labor market update next week as they weigh whether simmering inflation and the potential for interest rate hikes

Jobs report on tap for soaring US stocks as rate path, bond yields eyed as risks
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Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction

By Michael S.

Rule changes may only yield modest Fed balance sheet contraction
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Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory

By Michael S.

Fed's Schmid warns against viewing oil shock as transitory
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ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says

The European Central Bank will act in a "timely and measured manner" to prevent the current energy shock from turning into persistent inflation, governing council member Fabio

ECB will act to head off persistent inflation, Panetta says
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Yen back in danger zone as Tokyo officials keep investors on edge

As Japan's yen drifts back to levels that prompted official intervention a month ago, markets are sizing up Tokyo's remaining financial firepower and

Yen back in danger zone as Tokyo officials keep investors on edge
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Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised

One of new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's favorite inflation measures came in cool again on Thursday, offering evidence for his belief that inflation is

Fed Chair Warsh's preferred inflation measure is cooling. A big pinch of salt is advised
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Fed's Williams: Productivity shifts hard to spot in real time

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday it’s hard to spot fundamental shifts in the level of productivity as they are happening.

Fed's Williams: Productivity shifts hard to spot in real time
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ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show

The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged in April was a close call for some policymakers as persistently high inflation made it increasingly hard to

ECB's hold decision in April was close call for some, accounts show
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Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation

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Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation
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Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook

By Michael S.

Fed's Williams reiterates rate policy is in right place given outlook
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FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada says financial system has functioned well

The Bank of Canada released the following statement by senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers and deputy governor Toni Gravelle on Thursday: "Good morning.

FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada says financial system has functioned well
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BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says

Former Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said on Thursday that the timing of a potential interest rate hike is less important than whether the economy can

BOJ rate hike timing secondary to economy's readiness, ex-BOJ Deputy Governor Wakatabe says
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BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said the central bank will consider the timing and pace of interest rate hikes with an eye on the fallout from

BOJ's Himino says Mideast developments will factor into rate decision
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Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chair of the U.S.

Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs, consumer sentiment dives
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Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike

The Philippine central bank could hike interest rates ahead of its scheduled policy meeting on June 18, its governor said on Friday.

Philippine central bank governor says it is considering off-cycle rate hike
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ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say

The case for a European Central Bank rate hike in June is nearly sealed but the bank is likely to be noncommittal about any further

ECB June rate hike case is nearly sealed but July is fully open, sources say
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Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll

The Bank of Israel is expected to resume interest rate cuts next week after a brief pause, due to stable inflation, a strong shekel and a ceasefire with Iran that has

Bank of Israel seen resuming rate reductions next week with 25 bps cut - Reuters poll
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Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday

Kevin Warsh will be sworn in as U.S.

Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair at White House on Friday
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Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?

Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?

Is it a problem if the Fed speaks too much?
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Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings

By Michael S.

Fed's Barr says wrong to lower liquidity rules to shrink Fed holdings
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Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates if inflation pressures do not abate.

Fed's Collins says rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation
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To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump

Kevin Warsh will face a key moment in his first weeks as U.S.

To dot or not? Warsh's first Fed rate projection could out his views to the public - and Trump
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OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027

The Bank of Japan is projected to raise its short-term policy rate to 2% from 0.75% currently by the end of 2027, as robust domestic demand will help the

OECD sees Japan raising interest rates to 2% by end-2027
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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

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Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday
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Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair

Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.

Why Kevin Warsh might still prove to be an independent Federal Reserve chair
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Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks

Brazil's inflation was in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Tuesday, with the 12-month rate remaining within the central bank's target range

Brazil's April inflation matches forecasts despite growing external risks
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Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation

Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Fed chair nominee Warsh clears hurdle on path to Senate confirmation
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BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move

Some Bank of Japan policymakers argued in April for raising rates soon, with one flagging the chance of a June move, highlighting a growing hawkish shift on

BOJ debated near‑term rate hike at April meeting, opening door to June move
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ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve

The European Central Bank will need to adjust interest rates soon if the inflationary outlook does not significantly improve, ECB Governing Council Member Martin Kocher was

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve
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Fed’s Daly says committed to 2% inflation goal, Bloomberg News reports

 San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said she was committed to returning inflation to the Fed’s 2% target, adding that there’s no indication yet that the

Fed’s Daly says committed to 2% inflation goal, Bloomberg News reports
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Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it
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Curbing release of Fed meeting transcripts may improve debate, Warsh says in book

The release of transcripts of Federal Reserve rate-setting meetings, a cornerstone of its transparency for more than 30 years, undermines the debate

Curbing release of Fed meeting transcripts may improve debate, Warsh says in book
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Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that there’s more agreement on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee than last week’s policy

Fed's Williams says more agreement on FOMC than dissents imply
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ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says

The European Central Bank needs clear evidence inflationary pressures are becoming entrenched to begin raising interest rates, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de

ECB needs "critical mass of data" before hikes, Villeroy says
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Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes

The Bank of Korea's senior deputy governor said forward guidance on monetary policy would become more hawkish at the next meeting later this month, as it was time to consider

Bank of Korea deputy chief says time to consider rate hikes
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Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike

By Michael S.

Fed's Logan says central bank's next rate move could be cut or hike
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Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack says no longer appropriate to signal rate cut bias
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ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger

The European Central Bank may need to tighten policy, perhaps as soon as June, policymakers said on Friday, warning that the inflation outlook is

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger
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RBA to raise cash rate to 4.35% on May 5 and growing minority of economists expect further rise: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on May 5, taking it to 4.35%, according to a

RBA to raise cash rate to 4.35% on May 5 and growing minority of economists expect further rise: Reuters poll
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Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles

Investors are turning the page to a newly led U.S.

Despite change atop the Fed, investor hopes for rate cuts hit hurdles
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BOJ locks in June rate hike in a risky bet that nothing gets worse

The Bank of Japan effectively committed to a June rate hike this week as it talked up the risks of an inflation overshoot, a gambit that rests on a shaky

BOJ locks in June rate hike in a risky bet that nothing gets worse
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Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise and a vow to keep governor's seat warm

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell closed out eight years as head of the U.S. central bank on Wednesday with interest rates on hold

Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise and a vow to keep governor's seat warm
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Powell says he won't be a shadow chair, would support Warsh where possible

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Powell says he won't be a shadow chair, would support Warsh where possible
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Fed sees three dissents over an 'easing bias.' What's that?

More Federal Reserve officials dissented against Wednesday's U.S. central bank policy decision and statement than at any of their interest-rate-setting meetings in

Fed sees three dissents over an 'easing bias.' What's that?
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Powell to remain at Fed amid legal 'battering' by Trump administration

By Michael S.

Powell to remain at Fed amid legal 'battering' by Trump administration
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Powell says decision to stay on at Fed for a time reflects his concern over legal attacks

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he will leave the U.S. central bank when "I think it's appropriate to do so," and said that this reflects his concern

Powell says decision to stay on at Fed for a time reflects his concern over legal attacks
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Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee

The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted

Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee
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Bank of Canada holds rates, says changes will be small if forecasts hold true

The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday as expected and said any changes in the rate could be small if

Bank of Canada holds rates, says changes will be small if forecasts hold true
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Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us

Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us

Will Jerome Powell stick around at the Fed? Here’s what insiders told us
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Mexico inflation close to resuming decline toward target, governor says

The Bank of Mexico expects inflation will soon resume a gradual decline towards the bank's 3% target despite a recent jump in the prices of some fruits and vegetables, the central

Mexico inflation close to resuming decline toward target, governor says
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Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors assessed the stalemate in the Iran conflict and news that the United Arab Emirates was cutting ties with OPEC,

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks
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Fed's policymaking table is set for the 'family fight' Warsh says he wants

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh says he wants a "good family fight" at the policymaking table once he takes over as head of the U.S. central bank.

Fed's policymaking table is set for the 'family fight' Warsh says he wants
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Tuesday but three of its nine-member board proposed hiking borrowing costs, signalling

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady but hawkish split points to June hike
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Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday

The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday’s news conference will be closely watched for any clarification

Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday