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Trump says he won’t fire Fed Chair Powell, but urges faster rate cuts
President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the Federal Reserve’s current approach to lowering interest rates, emphasizing his desire for a more rapid reduction while...
Read Full Article →Gold overtakes euro as global reserve asset, ECB says
In 2024, gold has become the second most held global reserve asset following the US dollar, reflecting significant central bank acquisitions that have reshaped international financ...
Read Full Article →How reliable is U.S. economic data? It’s a growing risk for investors awaiting the next Fed rate cut...
Uncertainty surrounding the accuracy of U.S. economic indicators may affect policymakers’ choices and subsequently create fluctuations in financial markets, highlighting challenges...
Read Full Article →What’s behind Trump’s call for ‘a full point’ interest-rate cut?
A substantial reduction in interest rates could influence borrowing costs, investment decisions, and overall economic activity, potentially impacting financial markets and consumer...
Read Full Article →Russia’s central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2022
The recent reduction in lending rates by Russia’s monetary authority aims to decrease the cost of borrowing to 20 percent, reflecting an easing inflation environment.
Read Full Article →India's central bank beats market expectations to deliver outsized rate cut of 50 points
India’s central bank unexpectedly lowered interest rates by 0.5%, marking the third consecutive reduction since February and pushing borrowing costs below analysts’ anticipated med...
Read Full Article →Bank of Canada hearing less talk of 'catastrophic outcomes' from businesses
The decrease in severe risk concerns among companies has influenced the central bank to utilize up-to-date information, highlighting potential impacts on economic stability and mon...
Read Full Article →Europe cuts interest rates as Trump's tariffs loom
The eurozone's central bank has reduced borrowing costs for the eighth time, signaling concerns that upcoming US trade restrictions could negatively impact economic growth and fina...
Read Full Article →Fed’s Bowman confirmed as vice chair for supervision; Lummis calls it a win for crypto
The Senate’s approval of Michelle Bowman as the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision highlights a key leadership change that could influence financial regulatory policies,...
Read Full Article →Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions
By incorporating transaction information from the digital currency system into its economic analysis, the central bank aims to enhance the precision of its monetary policy and infl...
Read Full Article →UK interest rate cuts hinge on slowing wage growth, Bailey says
The possibility of lowering interest rates in the UK depends on a reduction in wage increases, as the central bank anticipates slower pay growth throughout the year.
Read Full Article →Singapore orders local crypto firms to cease overseas activity by June 30
Singapore’s central bank mandates that domestic cryptocurrency companies discontinue their international engagements by June 30, imposing substantial fines nearing $200,000 for non...
Read Full Article →Trump tells Powell Fed is making a ‘mistake’ by not cutting interest rates
The discussion between the president and the central bank leader highlights concerns about current monetary policy, which could influence future decisions affecting borrowing costs...
Read Full Article →Fed Chair Powell met with Trump at the White House Thursday and told him rate decisions can't be pol...
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell emphasized to President Trump that interest rate choices are based on economic data rather than political considerations, while both officials confi...
Read Full Article →Russian central bank lets financial firms offer crypto derivatives to qualified investors
The Russian central bank’s decision enables licensed financial companies to provide complex investment products tied to cryptocurrency values exclusively for experienced or accredi...
Read Full Article →Lagarde discussed leaving ECB early to head WEF, says Schwab
Christine Lagarde’s potential early departure from the central bank could impact monetary policy stability and influence financial markets as leadership changes are considered ahea...
Read Full Article →Dubai launches first licensed tokenized real estate project in MENA region
This initiative enables fractional ownership of Dubai properties through digital tokens, potentially increasing market liquidity and broadening investment access within a rapidly e...
Read Full Article →Retail sales increase puts another Bank of Canada rate cut back on the table
Stronger retail sales data may influence the Bank of Canada's future monetary policy decisions, potentially reducing the likelihood of an interest rate reduction in the near term.
Read Full Article →Goolsbee says Fed now has to wait longer before moving rates because of trade policy uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is expected to delay any adjustments to interest rates as ongoing uncertainties in trade policy create a more cautious environment for monetary decision-making.
Read Full Article →BIS digital currency lead quits early amid leadership changes
The early departure of the BIS Innovation Hub leader may impact ongoing efforts to develop and coordinate central bank digital currencies within the global financial system during...
Read Full Article →World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices
The agreement among leading global economies aims to mitigate trade-related economic distortions, potentially impacting international markets and influencing future financial polic...
Read Full Article →A ‘fundamental regime shift’ could be underway as investors rethink U.S. assets, ECB says
The central bank's recent report highlights increased market fluctuations that may impact investment strategies and asset valuations, signaling a potential long-term change in fina...
Read Full Article →Russia plans to seize crypto in new crackdown on local payments
The proposed legislation by Russian regulators aims to impose substantial fines and enable the confiscation of digital assets to curb unauthorized cryptocurrency transactions withi...
Read Full Article →UBS creates AI tool to monitor interest rate cuts
UBS has developed an artificial intelligence system designed to analyze central bank communications, potentially improving predictions of monetary policy changes that can impact fi...
Read Full Article →Bank of Canada faces dilemma as core inflation heats up
The Bank of Canada’s decision on interest rates carries important economic implications as persistent inflation pressures complicate efforts to balance growth and price stability i...
Read Full Article →Australia cuts policy rate to 2-year low as inflation concerns continue to recede
The reduction of Australia's interest rate to its lowest level in two years reflects easing inflation pressures and may influence borrowing costs and economic activity across the n...
Read Full Article →A top Fed official sees just one interest rate cut this year
A leading Federal Reserve representative indicated that monetary policy may involve a single rate decrease in 2025, followed by a period of observation to evaluate the economic imp...
Read Full Article →Federal Reserve to slash staff by 10% over several years
The planned workforce reduction at the Federal Reserve is expected to decrease operational expenses, reflecting an effort to manage public funds more efficiently over the upcoming...
Read Full Article →Central Bank of Russia rates Bitcoin the top global investment since 2022
According to a recent analysis by the Russian monetary authority, Bitcoin achieved the highest financial gains over the last year, surpassing conventional investments like gold, eq...
Read Full Article →Thailand to tokenize $150M government bonds for retail investors: Report
By enabling smaller investments through digital tokens, Thailand aims to broaden public participation in government debt financing and potentially offer retail investors returns th...
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