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Global Central Banks Signal Rate Hikes as Energy Shock Roils Inflation

Central banks worldwide are signaling higher interest rates into 2027 as energy supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict intensify inflation pressures. Brazilian economists raised their Selic rate forecast for next year, citing domestic demand resilience and energy cost shocks. South Africa's central bank is expected to hike at consecutive meetings to combat surging inflation from similar supply-side pressures. China's factory inflation reached its fastest pace since the pandemic as production costs spike. U.S. Treasury yields climbed sharply as traders increased bets on Federal Reserve rate increases amid persistent price pressures. European Central Bank officials indicated readiness to raise rates if energy-related inflation broadens. The coordinated messaging reflects growing concern that the geopolitical energy crisis poses lasting risks to price stability across major economies.