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Poland Holds Rates as Inflation Cools, Diverging From Global Tightening Push

Poland's central bank maintained interest rates at its third consecutive decision as inflation pressures eased. This contrasts with monetary policy shifts elsewhere across Europe and emerging markets, reflecting cooling price growth in the country after months of elevated inflation concerns. Meanwhile, eurozone inflation climbed above 3% for the first time since 2023, prompting expectations for rate increases by the European Central Bank. South Africa's central bank vowed to bring inflation back to its 3% target despite geopolitical headwinds, while India introduced a broader Producer Price Index to capture inflationary pressures across goods and services more comprehensively. Central banks globally face divergent inflation trajectories, with policymakers reassessing whether rate increases effectively combat price spikes driven by energy costs and tariffs.