7 Minutes on Markets

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7IM

05 May 2026

8m 27s

Central banks in a standoff: dilemmas and decisions

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In an episode of the podcast, Ben and Sam discuss the broader implications of recent central bank meetings, which saw no major shifts in interest rates. The duo highlights the deep divisions within bodies like the Federal Reserve, torn between inflation concerns stemming from geopolitical events and local economic pressures like unemployment.