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Global Rate Decisions Loom as Inflation Pressures Persist Despite Energy Reprieve

Central banks worldwide are calibrating monetary policy as inflation dynamics shift following a tentative US-Iran peace accord. The UK inflation rate held at 2.8% in May, signaling moderating price pressures ahead of the agreement. Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to maintain rates steady this week under new chairman Kevin Warsh, despite ongoing White House pressure for lower borrowing costs. European Central Bank officials indicated the peace framework alone won't derail further rate increases, citing persistent inflation concerns. Chile's central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged at 4.5% for a fourth consecutive meeting, describing inflation risks as increasingly balanced. The logistics sector cautiously welcomed the tentative accord, though industry observers note full normalization of shipping routes and fuel prices could require months.