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Instant View: Fed doesn't change rates, will slow pace of balance sheet reduction

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, but U.S. central bank policymakers indicated they still anticipate reducing borrowing costs by half a percentage

Instant View: Fed doesn't change rates, will slow pace of balance sheet reduction
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Brazil's government maintains 2025 GDP forecast, sees higher inflation

Brazil's government on Wednesday kept its economic growth forecast for this year unchanged at 2.3%, while slightly increasing its inflation estimate due to "marginal changes" to

Brazil's government maintains 2025 GDP forecast, sees higher inflation
Africa|Business|Economy

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024 compared with 8.2% the previous year, the country's statistics office said on Wednesday, driven by good harvests, and a robust performance in the

Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says
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Indonesia central bank holds rates amid market uncertainties

Indonesia's central bank kept policy rates unchanged for a second straight review on Wednesday, as expected, against a backdrop of turmoil in

Indonesia central bank holds rates amid market uncertainties
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Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, recovery more uneven, central bank minutes show

Thailand's economy was seen growing slightly more than 2.5% this year, less than earlier expected, minutes of the Bank of Thailand's February 26 monetary policy meeting showed on

Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, recovery more uneven, central bank minutes show
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US manufacturing output accelerates in February

U.S. manufacturing production increased more than expected in February, boosted by a surge in motor vehicle output, but tariffs are casting a shadow on the nascent factory

US manufacturing output accelerates in February
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Germany's AAA rating could face pressure in longer run without growth boost, Fitch says

Germany's top AAA credit rating could face pressure in the longer run if a vast spending effort is not offset by consolidation measures, or doesn't lead to a lasting improvement in

Germany's AAA rating could face pressure in longer run without growth boost, Fitch says
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Tighter credit, slower spending by better-off households may further cloud Fed outlook

Tumbling stock markets and signs of tightening credit may make the Federal Reserve's job even more difficult this week as U.S. central bank policymakers try

Tighter credit, slower spending by better-off households may further cloud Fed outlook
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German investor morale rises sharply in March as fiscal policy shift looms

German investor morale improved more than expected in March, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting an increase in its economic sentiment

German investor morale rises sharply in March as fiscal policy shift looms
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Japan's land prices rise at strongest pace in 34 years

Japan's land prices rose at their fastest pace in 34 years in 2024 with recovery spreading to regional areas thanks to sustained economic growth, in the latest sign of a pickup in

Japan's land prices rise at strongest pace in 34 years
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Trump trade war to sap Canadian, Mexican and US growth, OECD says

President Donald Trump's tariff hikes will drag down growth in Canada, Mexico and the United States while driving up inflation, the OECD forecast on Monday, cutting

Trump trade war to sap Canadian, Mexican and US growth, OECD says
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Trump’s tariffs are inflicting serious economic damage and reigniting inflation, OECD says

Trump’s tariffs are inflicting serious economic damage and reigniting inflation, OECD says

Trump’s tariffs are inflicting serious economic damage and reigniting inflation, OECD says
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China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite