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    Trump ‘not currently firing Fed Chair, but not ruling out’

    16 Jul 2025

    US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but added that he did not rule it out. Trump’s...

    Thailand holds rates, but more easing expected amid tariff risks

    Thailand holds rates, but more easing expected amid tariff risks

    25 Jun 2025

    Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, saying it was saving some policy ammunition if needed to support an economy expected to slow...

    Australia's inflation hits 3.5-year low, greenlighting July rate cut

    Australia's inflation hits 3.5-year low, greenlighting July rate cut

    25 Jun 2025

    Australian consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in May, while the closely watched core measure hit three-and-a-half-year lows as investors locked in bets for an imminent rate cut....

    Powell remains focused on inflation

    Powell remains focused on inflation

    24 Jun 2025

    US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told the Republican-held House (of Representatives) Financial Services Committee on Tuesday that the Fed’s policy position is not meant as a criticism of...

    The rate is in a safe neutral position

    The rate is in a safe neutral position

    07 Jun 2025

    The European Central Bank has reduced the interest rate to 2 per cent from 2.25 per cent, and it seems to have completed the cycle of reduction of rates...

    Brazil CB signals prolonged high rates as tightening shows impact

    Brazil CB signals prolonged high rates as tightening shows impact

    13 May 2025

    Brazil’s central bank said on Tuesday it sees clear signs that its aggressive monetary tightening cycle is working, with the impact to broaden in the coming quarters, in a...

    World stocks down as markets eye US-China talks, Fed decision

    World stocks down as markets eye US-China talks, Fed decision

    07 May 2025

    World stocks fell slightly on Wednesday while Treasury yields edged down, after news of a forthcoming meeting between top US and Chinese trade officials and ahead of a Federal...

    Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged

    Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged

    05 May 2025

    The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite weeks of harsh criticism and demands from President Donald Trump that the Fed reduce...

    BoJ keeps rates steady, slashes growth forecasts on US tariff hit

    BoJ keeps rates steady, slashes growth forecasts on US tariff hit

    02 May 2025

    The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday, suggesting uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and the hit to exports could keep...

    Global stock markets diverge amid trade hopes

    Global stock markets diverge amid trade hopes

    28 Apr 2025

    Analysts said that market sentiment has calmed since Trump dialled down pressure on Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell and hinted at progress in trade talks with economic partners. London:...

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