Tag:Central banking

Economy

Russian central bank surprises markets by holding key rate at 21%

MOSCOW, Russia: The Russian central bank has cut its key interest rate by 300 basis points for a third time since its emergency...

Joseph Brown - December 20, 2024

Economy

Bank of England holds rates but vote split surprises markets

The Bank of England pictured in December 2024.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesLONDON — The Bank of England on Thursday ended its...

Joseph Brown - December 19, 2024

Economy

Euro zone inflation climbs to 2.3% in November, meeting expectations

The stalls at the 590th Dresden Striezelmarkt are brightly lit at the opening.Sebastian Kahnert | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAnnual euro zone inflation...

Joseph Brown - November 29, 2024

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European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability

Rising global trade tensions present a risk to the euro area economy, the bloc's central bank found in its biannual Financial Stability Review...

Joseph Brown - November 20, 2024

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Japan’s central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP’s electoral shock, analysts say

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda responds to questions during a Governors talk on Japanese inflation and monetary policy at the International Monetary...

Joseph Brown - October 27, 2024

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Fed officials were divided on whether to cut rates by half a point in September, minutes show

WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials at their September meeting agreed to cut interest rates but were unsure how aggressive to get, ultimately deciding...

Joseph Brown - October 9, 2024

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