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Hawkish cut for Fed as 'foggy night' lies ahead: America's central bank slashes rates for third time this year
6 days, 7 hours ago

Hawkish cut for Fed as 'foggy night' lies ahead: America's central bank slashes rates for third time this year

Daily Mail  

America’s central bank last night slashed interest rates for the third time this year but signalled that further cuts in 2025 will be slower than previously thought. The pre-Christmas boost for borrowers in the world’s biggest economy took rates down to a range of 4.25 to 4.5 per cent, a full percentage point lower than where they were in September. …

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US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
6 days, 9 hours ago

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%

The Hindu  

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate on Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation. The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in …

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Markets tank as Fed slashes rate despite inflation fears: Longest losing streak since 1974
6 days, 10 hours ago

Markets tank as Fed slashes rate despite inflation fears: Longest losing streak since 1974

Daily Mail  

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates again on Wednesday but signaled it will slow the pace of cuts next year, sending stocks tumbling. 'Economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace' with an unemployment rate that 'remains low' and inflation that 'remains somewhat elevated,' the central bank's rate-setting committee said on Wednesday. The Dow also fell more …

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Why hasn’t RBI cut policy rates despite its lack of control over food inflation?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why hasn’t RBI cut policy rates despite its lack of control over food inflation?

Live Mint  

With a 8% fall in stock prices from their peak on 26 September, those who make money from the business of selling stocks seem to be getting jittery. Once RBI cuts the repo rate, the hope is that banks will cut the interest rates at which they lend, people and businesses will borrow more and spend more, and this in …

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US Election: Close Race Fuels Market Uncertainty
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election: Close Race Fuels Market Uncertainty

Hindustan Times  

The US election cycle finally comes to a head with a close race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The outcome will have wide-ranging consequences for financial markets, global trade, and monetary policy. The Fed is expected to kick off its interest rate meeting on Thursday, but the outcome of the election could skew this dynamic. Emerging market central banks …

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Budget today: How will it affect my savings and what should I do?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget today: How will it affect my savings and what should I do?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Reports that pensioners could have tax breaks cut or axed …

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It is time to cut interest rates – and give homeowners a break
2 months ago

It is time to cut interest rates – and give homeowners a break

The Independent  

Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England’s governor, has suggested that interest rates could be coming down faster than previously expected. The Consumer Prices Index took a September tumble, falling from 2.2 per cent to 1.7 per cent, below the City’s forecasts the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target and where most people expected it to be just a few …

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Why Fed rate cut isn’t the only factor shaping RBI meet
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Fed rate cut isn’t the only factor shaping RBI meet

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point rate cut was a cue to action for central banks around the world. Read this | RBI may change policy stance, tweak growth forecast: Mint Poll As the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee convenes this week, it faces a key decision—whether to reduce the repo rate or wait for inflation, particularly food inflation, …

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Inflation in Europe falls below 2% and opens the way for faster rate cuts
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Inflation in Europe falls below 2% and opens the way for faster rate cuts

The Independent  

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Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates
3 months, 1 week ago

Most of Wall Street edges lower after Fed delivers a big cut to rates

LA Times  

Trader Michale Conlon works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell’s news conference appears on a TV screen on Sept. 18, 2024. “That’s the situation we’re in.” The only question is how much the Fed will ultimately cut rates to do so, which can prove to be a tricky balance. The …

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Stocks climb tracking inflation, growth data
4 months, 1 week ago

Stocks climb tracking inflation, growth data

Hindustan Times  

Stock markets mostly rose Thursday, as easing US consumer inflation buoyed hopes that the Federal Reserve could announce a big interest-rate cut next month, weighing on the dollar. Stocks climb tracking inflation, growth data Traders reacted also to better-than-expected growth data out of Japan and a slight slowdown to output in Britain. Markets were also digesting positive growth figures from …

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US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US hiring fell sharply in July, an unexpected setback for the economy stoking recession fears

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy suffered an unexpected setback in July as hiring fell sharply and the unemployment rate rose for the fourth straight month with raised interest rates taking a toll on businesses and households. The unemployment rate’s jump to 4.3% in July crossed a tripwire that historically has signaled recession — though economists say the gauge probably is …

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Why have interest rates fallen, and what does it mean?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why have interest rates fallen, and what does it mean?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Bank of England has …

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First interest rate cut in 4 years likely as the Federal Reserve meets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

First interest rate cut in 4 years likely as the Federal Reserve meets

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday set the stage for the central bank’s first rate cut in four years, citing greater progress toward lower inflation as well as a cooler job market that no longer threatens to overheat the economy. Instead, Powell said that, if inflation continues to fall, “a reduction in our policy rate could be …

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Major Chinese banks cut deposit rates
5 months ago

Major Chinese banks cut deposit rates

China Daily  

This file photo shows a worker counting Chinese currency at a bank in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province. China's six largest State-owned banks announced a reduction in deposit interest rates on Thursday by 20 basis points at most, the Beijing News reported. The three-month, six-month and one-year deposit rates were cut by 10 basis points to 1.05, 1.25 and 1.35 …

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US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In a better-than-expected report, consumer prices declined 0.1% from May to June after having remained flat the previous month, the Labor …

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Telangana: CM Revanth urged to cut shooting location rates
9 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: CM Revanth urged to cut shooting location rates

Deccan Chronicle  

The Tollywood industry bigwigs will be requesting Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to reduce rates for film shootings in government premises in Telangana since they are quite expensive right now. "No doubt, Andhra Pradesh is much cheaper and offers public locations free of cost for film shootings unlike in Telangana state,” says producer-director Teja who feels that more shootings could …

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Inflation is nearly back to 2%. So why isn’t the Federal Reserve ready to cut rates?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Inflation is nearly back to 2%. So why isn’t the Federal Reserve ready to cut rates?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — From Wall Street traders to car dealers to home buyers, Americans are eager for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates and lightening the heavy burden on borrowers. “If interest rates can come down, I think we’re going to start selling more cars.” Kelleher is likely to get his wish by May or June, when most economists …

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ECB, BOE Shouldn't Wait for Fed to Cut Interest Rates
10 months, 2 weeks ago

ECB, BOE Shouldn't Wait for Fed to Cut Interest Rates

Hindustan Times  

-- With the US economy continuing to dodge recession, the Federal Reserve appears to be in no rush to cut interest rates. US Treasury yields have risen around 20 basis points across the curve this year, and even if the first rate cut isn't first-quarter business, it'll probably happen before summer. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is keeping his options open, …

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US Fed Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for fourth time in a row
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US Fed Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for fourth time in a row

Hindustan Times  

The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight meeting, while indicating it was moving toward future cuts -- but probably not before May at the earliest. But it added that the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee is unlikely to start cutting interest rates "until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving …

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Investors See Interest-Rate Cuts Coming Soon, Recession or Not
1 year ago

Investors See Interest-Rate Cuts Coming Soon, Recession or Not

Live Mint  

Wall Street is gearing up for rate cuts. “You’re really talking about a distribution of outcomes that range between the Fed doing nothing next year to the Fed cutting aggressively next year,” said Rob Waldner, fixed income chief strategist at Invesco. Investors caution that it is still possible that the Fed doesn’t cut rates in 2024, potentially pushing bond yields …

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Santander to cut selected mortgage rates from Monday
1 year, 4 months ago

Santander to cut selected mortgage rates from Monday

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More lenders have announced mortgage …

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COVID deaths were cut nearly in half in 2022, but disease is still a top killer, especially in the South
1 year, 7 months ago

COVID deaths were cut nearly in half in 2022, but disease is still a top killer, especially in the South

LA Times  

The national COVID-19 death rate fell by nearly 50% in 2022 compared to the prior year, a decline that has been credited to widespread vaccinations as well as a rise in natural immunity following the first Omicron surge. In fifth place were the central Great Plains states of Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, with 63.7 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents, …

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高通胀扰乱美国民众生活，超9成家庭被迫改变消费习惯
2 years, 6 months ago

高通胀扰乱美国民众生活，超9成家庭被迫改变消费习惯

China Daily  

据美国亲子网站Fatherly报道，美国通胀持续攀升，5月通胀率再创历史新高。一项新调查显示，高通胀几乎影响了所有美国人。95%的受访者表示，通货膨胀对他们的冲击很大，他们正在想方设法节省开支以维持收支平衡。 Inflation rates just keep climbing, hitting historic highs just last month, and a new survey shows that nearly everyone is affected. 95 percent of Americans surveyed said inflation rates are hitting them hard and that they are budgeting creatively to make ends meet. 市场研究机构Numerator在4月对一万多名消费者进行了一项调查，并发布了调查报告《新现实与日常》。该报告关注新冠疫情暴发后美国人的财务现状以及受通膨影响而被迫改变的日常行为和习惯。 One startling statistic to come from the report shows that approximately 95 percent of US …

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