Fed’s Bowman Skeptical That Central Bank Still Very Restrictive
Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman said that she would prefer only gradual future easing of the central bank’s interest-rate policy.
Fed meeting recap: Powell says central bank is in no hurry to cut rates again
Central bank policymakers are widely expected to stand pat on interest rates. Investors await further details from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Sweden’s Central Bank Cuts Rate Again, Signals It Could Be Finished Easing
The Riksbank cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25%.
Fed decision live: US central bank prepares for first interest rate meeting of 2025
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly begin 2025 by keeping interest rates on hold at between 4.25 to 4.5 per cent. After a combined 1 percentage point of interest rate cuts over the central bank’s previous three meetings,
The Fed holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year
The nation's central bank held interest rates steady in its first decision of the year. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it would maintain the Federal Reserve's target rate following a series of rate cuts at the end of 2024.
US dollar firms as investors await Fed interest rate decision
The U.S. dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, as well as clues on the trajectory of interest rates this year. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its first policy meeting of the year on Wednesday.
The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank left interest rates untouched
The Fed signaled as much at its last meeting in December, when the central bank delivered an interest cut, but hinted that it would take its foot off the gas. Stocks tumbled on th
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, says decision was ‘unanimous’
The US Federal Reserve also noted that inflation remains "somewhat elevated, and economic outlook is uncertain".
Colombia central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 9.50% in surprise move
Colombia's central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 9.50% on Friday, surprising the market, which expected ...
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers ...
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Against Central Bank Independence
For example, central bank independence seems to go hand-in-hand with lower inflation when the rule of law is strong. But, in ...
Exclusive: Thailand's economy may underperform with consumption weak, warns central bank chief
Thailand's economic growth may falter at under 2.9% this year after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter despite a vaunted ...
European Central Bank warns of weak economy after delivering quarter-point rate cut
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.
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Syria Appoints First Woman As Central Bank Governor
In late December, Maysaa Sabreen was appointed caretaker governor of the Central Bank of Syria. Sabreen stepped up from ...
Czech central bank to consider holding bitcoin as reserve asset
The Czech National Bank will consider holding billions of dollars worth of bitcoin in its reserves, Governor Ales Michl said ...
Czech central bank head wants it to buy billions of euros in bitcoin
The head of the Czech National Bank wants to plough billions of euros’ worth of the country’s reserves into bitcoin, a ...