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Asia: Markets rebound to track Wall Street up as China cuts rates
Asian markets rose on Tuesday as investor sentiment returned following the previous day’s US rating-fuelled losses, with sentiment also…
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China banks cut deposit rates to aid margins, drive spending
MAJOR Chinese banks cut deposit rates again, in the latest efforts to preserve their shrinking profitability and drive consumers to spend…
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Bank of England cuts rates to 4.25% as it sees tariff hit to growth
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 per cent on Thursday, despite an unexpected three-way…
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Unless things take a turn for the worse, the Fed seems comfortable to keep rates on pause indefinitely
The US Federal Reserve does not want any part of US President Donald Trump’s trade war, and it is determined to sit on the sidelines until…
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Singapore stocks open weaker as Fed leaves rates unchanged; other Asian markets mixed
DBS up on Q1 results, dividend announcement; Reits among most actively traded counters fall in early trade Singapore stocks opened weaker…
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As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday for a third meeting in a row, as officials pointed to heightened…
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Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, defies pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, defying President Trump's demands to lower rates to ease the economy's…
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Fed maintains interest rates but warns of 'uncertainty' amid tariff turmoil
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily…
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China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War
China’s central bank cut interest rates and made it easier on Wednesday for banks to increase lending and pump more money into the…
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The Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market…
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Trump rules out firing Powell while pushing him to cut rates
US President Donald Trump insisted he does not plan to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell despite his sustained criticism over the…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady and cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), as uncertainty surrounding US tariffs…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), suggesting uncertainty…
Politics
The Trump Team Wants to Boost Birth Rates While Poisoning Children
Trying to boost births while actively making the world less safe for children is creepy—but not in a new way. The contradiction is baked…
Business
China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus
China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday (Apr 21) for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.…
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Europe: Shares clock marginal losses after ECB eases rates as expected
European shares closed slightly lower on Thursday (Apr 17) after the European Central Bank (ECB) eased borrowing rates as expected, while…
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Maximize Business Savings: How to Get the Best Interest Rates on Deposits
As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to grow your revenue, but what about optimizing the money you’ve already earned? While…
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US dollar benefits from selling exhaustion, ECB cuts rates
THE US dollar rallied on Thursday (Apr 17) after its recent weakness across peer currencies appeared exhausted for the time being, while…
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ECB cuts rates again to help economy weather erratic US trade policy
The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday (Apr 17), looking to prop up an already struggling…
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ECB to cut rates again to help economy overcome trade turmoil
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday (Apr 17), looking to prop up…
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RBI cuts rates, changes stance to 'accommodative' as US tariffs add to growth risks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lowered its key repo rate on Wednesday (Apr 9) for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariffs
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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Malaysia central bank to look beyond interest rates amid tariff challenges
Malaysia’s central bank is looking beyond monetary policy to weather the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s duties, arguing that the…
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Trump urges Fed to lower interest rates amid tariff turmoil
President Trump called on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates as the new tariffs shake the stock market and spark…