Inflation is a global problem. Here’s how central banks are addressing it
CNNNew York CNN Business — Just like misery, inflation loves company. United States Federal Reserve Current annual consumer inflation rate: 8.3% Benchmark interest rate: 2.25-2.5% Last rate hike: 75 basis points in July Start of hiking cycle: March 2022 The Federal Reserve is the most important central bank in the world — the US dollar has been the world’s primary reserve currency for more than 70 years. European Central Bank Inflation rate: 9.1% Benchmark interest rate: 0.75% Last rate hike: 75 basis points in September Start of hiking cycle: July 2022 The Eurozone raised interest rates for the first time in 11 years in July. People’s Bank of China Current inflation rate: 2.5% Benchmark interest rate: 3.65% Last rate hike: 0 basis points in September Start of hiking cycle: n/a Unlike its Western counterparts, China actually cut interest rates by one-tenth of a percentage point from 2.1% to 2% last month, the second cut this year. Pablo Barrera/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Bank of Canada Current inflation rate: 7% Benchmark interest rate: 3.25% Last rate hike: 75 basis points In September Start of hiking cycle: March 2022 Price growth appears to be easing in Canada.