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Fact check: Trump lies about the price of eggs, groceries and gas
Fact check: Trump lies about the price of eggs, groceries and gas
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Tariffs restrain US business activity, boost asking prices for products
U.S. business activity slowed to a 16-month low in April while prices charged for goods and services soared amid uncertainty caused by tariffs, reinforcing
April 23, 2025
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Indonesia central bank holds policy rates to keep rupiah stable
Indonesia's central bank held policy rates steady for a third consecutive review on Wednesday, as expected, aiming to maintain rupiah exchange
April 23, 2025
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ECB expects wage growth to ease considerably this year
Wage growth in the euro zone is expected to ease considerably this year, according to data from the European Central Bank released on Wednesday.
April 23, 2025
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Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Americans elected President Donald Trump in hopes that he would fight inflation and boost the U.S. economy, but as he approaches his 100th day in office they are
April 23, 2025
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Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say
Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina is safe in her job for two more years with President Vladimir Putin's personal support but the
April 23, 2025
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Fed's Kugler, citing inflation risks, supports steady policy rate
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Tuesday that with U.S. import tariffs significantly larger than expected and likely to put upward pressure on prices, the central bank ought
April 22, 2025
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Argentina's surprise peso strength tempers fears of inflation comeback
Argentina's peso is gaining ground despite being unleashed from years-long currency controls designed to stop it falling, helping to banish fears that
April 22, 2025
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IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now
April 22, 2025
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IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy
Britain's economic growth forecast for 2025 received the sharpest downgrade of any major European economy from the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday as
April 22, 2025
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Indian economy less vulnerable to global headwinds, says cenbank
India's economy is relatively less vulnerable to global headwinds, and calibrated policy support could help the country turn current volatility into an opportunity, the Reserve Bank
April 22, 2025
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Investors fear Trump's attacks on Powell will pile on pain
Investors are fearful of a deep hit to asset prices if U.S.
April 22, 2025
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BoE's Greene says US tariffs likely to put downward pressure on UK inflation
Britain is more likely to see lower rather than higher inflation as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Tuesday.
April 22, 2025
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Jerome Powell isn’t rushing to lower rates, even if Trump is rushing to fire him
Jerome Powell isn’t rushing to lower rates, even if Trump is rushing to fire him
April 22, 2025
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US bond funds suffer fifth weekly outflow on tariff-driven inflation fears
U.S. bond funds came under heavy selling pressure in the week to April 16, highlighting concerns that U.S.
April 21, 2025
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All 5 members of Bank of Israel monetary policy committee backed leaving rates unchanged
All five members of the Bank of Israel's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on April 7, according to minutes of the meeting
April 21, 2025
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Russian central bank expected to keep key rate on hold at 21%: Reuters poll
The Russian central bank will keep its benchmark rate on hold at 21% at a board meeting on April 25, all 25 analysts who took part in a Reuters poll predicted
April 21, 2025
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BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks, sources say
The Bank of Japan is expected to signal next week that risks from higher U.S. tariffs will not derail a cycle of rising wages and inflation seen as crucial to keep
April 21, 2025
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Turkey's Simsek sees very high probability of inflation in cenbank range
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said he does not foresee Turkey changing its economic course following recent market and trade developments, and
April 21, 2025
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With inflation progress slow, Fed's Daly says rate cuts may need to wait
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Friday that while she is still comfortable with a couple of interest rate cuts this year, rising risks of inflation mean the
April 18, 2025
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Trump’s attacks on central bank threaten its independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation)
Monetary policy can be wielded as a tool to boost an economy around election time, which explains why politicians want to have a say on it.
April 18, 2025
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Trump wants Powell out of the Fed. Waiting in the wings is Kevin Warsh
Trump wants Powell out of the Fed. Waiting in the wings is Kevin Warsh
April 18, 2025
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Turkey's Simsek says disinflation to continue, FX pass-through limited
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday that disinflation would continue despite some recent deterioration in expectations, adding that the
April 18, 2025
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Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicating BOJ's rate path
Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting
April 17, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
BOJ will keep raising rates if inflation on track, Governor Ueda says
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will keep raising interest rates if underlying inflation accelerates toward its 2% target, as it projects.
April 18, 2025
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Fed's Williams sees no looming need to change monetary policy - Fox Business
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April 17, 2025
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Egypt cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
Egypt's central bank lowered interest rates by 225 basis points on Thursday, its first cut since November 2020, a decision mostly driven by inflation plunging as uncertainty about
April 17, 2025
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down
Fact check: Trump falsely claims grocery prices are down
April 17, 2025
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US tariffs will weaken global economy and trigger inflation but not a global recession, IMF says
Surging U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to projections to be released next week by the International Monetary Fund
April 17, 2025
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Ukraine's cenbank holds key rate at 15.5%, sees slower 2025 economic growth
Ukraine's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 15.5% on Thursday and said it expected consumer price inflation to start declining this summer.
April 17, 2025
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ECB cuts rates as tariffs to hits already weak growth
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday, easing for the seventh time in the past year as U.S. tariffs and faltering business confidence sap already
April 17, 2025
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Tariff-wounded stocks find no balm with Powell remarks
Investors who may have been hoping the Federal Reserve is poised to come to the aid of tariff-rattled markets took away an unwelcome message from the central
April 16, 2025
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Turkish central bank surprises with rate hike to 46% after market turmoil
Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 46% on Thursday, in a surprise move that reversed an easing cycle and
April 17, 2025
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Tariffs to trigger sharp US economic slowdown; chance of recession jumps to 45%: Reuters poll
An aggressive U.S. tariff policy will trigger a significant slowdown in the U.S. economy this year and next, with the median probability of recession in the
April 17, 2025
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ECB set to ease as Fed delivers hawkish twist
What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets As the Federal Reserve takes a hawkish turn in the face of another Wall Street
April 17, 2025
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Fed's Schmid says patience needed to see how tariffs play out
The Federal Reserve faces a complicated picture for policy decisions, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeff Schmid said on Wednesday, noting that while he is hearing nervousness
April 16, 2025
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Fed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs
Fed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs
April 16, 2025
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Fed's Hammack sees steady monetary policy as central bank seeks more data
By Michael S.
April 16, 2025
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Powell says Fed remains in wait-and-see mode; markets processing policy shifts
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April 16, 2025
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Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves
The Federal Reserve can stay patient and wait to see how tariffs and other economic policies of the Trump administration play out before making any changes to interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday
April 16, 2025
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speech text April 16, 2025
Thank you for the introduction. I am looking forward to our conversation, Professor Rajan. First, I will briefly discuss the outlook for the economy and monetary policy.
April 16, 2025
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Top Bank of Canada officials speak after central bank holds policy rate steady
Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank held its key
April 16, 2025
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FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada holds key policy rate at 2.75%
The Bank of Canada released the following statement on Wednesday: "The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3%
April 16, 2025
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Argentina's FX gamble reaps early wins. Now for the hard part
Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei rolled the dice this week on a major economic swerve, tearing down currency
April 16, 2025
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FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada held rates as it seeks more information on tariffs, says Governor
The Bank of Canada released the following statement by Governor Tiff Macklem on Wednesday: "Good morning.
April 16, 2025
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Bank of Canada says US tariffs could trigger deep recession
If U.S. tariffs trigger a global trade war, inflation in Canada would spike and the country would enter a deep recession, according to a Bank of Canada scenario released
April 16, 2025
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In a fog of uncertainty, Fed policy storm could be approaching
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April 16, 2025
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Peru economy undershoots expectations in February
Peru's economy grew 2.68% in February, data from the nation's INEI statistics agency showed on Tuesday, falling short of estimates despite most sectors logging growth.
April 15, 2025
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US import prices muted, but tariffs loom over inflation
U.S. import prices unexpectedly fell in March, pulled down by decreasing costs for energy products, the latest indication that inflation was subsiding before
April 15, 2025
Africa|Business|Economy
Nigeria's annual inflation picks up to 24.23% in March
Nigeria's headline consumer inflation edged up to 24.23% year-on-year in March from 23.18% in February, its statistics agency said on Tuesday.
April 15, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance
Instant View: Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.3% in March from 2.6% in February, helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices.
April 15, 2025
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Grocer Albertsons forecasts annual profit below estimates on rising costs
Albertsons forecast annual profit below estimates on Tuesday as the company offers selective discounts and invests in its loyalty program to drive sales while inflation pressures consumer
April 15, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Travel
Canada's inflation surprisingly slows to 2.3% in March
Canada's annual inflation surprisingly slowed in March to 2.3%, three notches below the prior month, largely helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices, data
April 15, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance
French consumer inflation confirmed at +0.9% y/y in March
Consumer price inflation in France was stable in March, in line with analysts' expectations and the preliminary reading, statistics office INSEE said on Tuesday.
April 15, 2025
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Inflation, currency woes worsen Venezuela's complex crisis as Maduro declares 'economic emergency'
Erick Ojeda has no money
April 15, 2025
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Fed's Bostic: Bold moves 'in any direction' wouldn't be prudent
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said on Monday the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration's tariff and other policies has put the economy into a "big pause,
April 14, 2025
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TSX moves to 11-day high as financials contribute to broad-based gains
Canada's main stock index rose on Monday to an 11-day high, with financial and real estate shares leading broad-based gains as investors grew doubtful that hefty U.S.
April 14, 2025
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Brazil economy set to decelerate in second half of 2025 on high interest rates, trade worries: Reuters Poll
Brazil's economic growth is expected to slow down in the second half of 2025, encumbered by high interest rates and worries about the U.S.-led global trade shake-up, a
April 14, 2025
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle
Gloom in Barbieland as Trump tariffs drive up costs
Surrounded by hundreds of Barbies at her home in the northern Spanish port of Gijon, TikTok influencer and collector Noemi de Lama has shared the news with her followers that
April 14, 2025
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Bank of Canada is more likely to halt interest rate cuts after tariff pause
The Bank of Canada is likely to pause its rate-cutting cycle this week as rising inflation, weakened employment and U.S.
April 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Technology
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe
Sony said it will hike the price of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in markets in Europe, Britain, Australia and New Zealand, citing high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.
April 14, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Lower Thai inflation reflects energy and policy measures, ministry says
Thailand's lower-than-expected March inflation rate was mainly due to lower energy prices and government policies to alleviate cost of living pressures, the commerce ministry said
April 14, 2025
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Bank of England's Greene says dollar drop adds to tariff inflation puzzle
Bank of England interest rate-setter Megan Greene said on Saturday it was unclear what U.S.
April 12, 2025
Americas|Economy|Political
Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history
In December 1958, Argentina, battling inflation and weak reserves, agreed a $75-million loan with the International Monetary Fund, its first deal with the Washington-
April 12, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Price premium for gold in China jumps due to tit-for-tat tariffs
The price premium for gold in top consumer China above global benchmark spot prices widened this week due to consumers and investors seeking refuge
April 11, 2025
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Russia raises 2024 GDP growth figure to 4.3%
Russian state statistical agency Rosstat raised its estimate of gross domestic product growth for 2024 on Friday to 4.3% from 4.1% earlier.
April 11, 2025
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|World
In key milestones for President Milei, Argentina secures IMF deal and ends most capital controls
President Javier Milei says that he will lift most of the country’s strict capital and currency controls next week, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund
April 11, 2025
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Fed's Williams says tariffs will push up inflation, unemployment
By Michael S.
April 11, 2025
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Fed should 'lean against' persistent tariff-driven inflation, Musalem says
St.
April 11, 2025
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US consumer sentiment plummets to second-lowest level on records going back to 1952
US consumer sentiment plummets to second-lowest level on records going back to 1952
April 11, 2025
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Brazil 12-month inflation drifts away from target, pressuring central bank
Brazil's monthly inflation slowed in March as expected but the 12-month reading remained under pressure due to rising food prices, official data showed on Friday, adding to a tough
April 11, 2025
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US bond funds hit by heavy outflows as recession, inflation fears mount
Investors pulled out of U.S. bond funds heavily in the week ending April 9 in a broad selloff triggered by fears of a recession and concerns that the escalating U.S.-China trade war could
April 11, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance
Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation falls to 2.2% in March
Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate fell to 2.2% in March from the period through February, final data released by the National Statistics Institute, or INE, showed
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance
Japan inflation probably accelerated in March on rice price rise - Reuters poll
Japan's core inflation probably accelerated in March from the previous month as rice prices rose, a Reuters poll showed, a sign of persistent cost pressure that is likely to
April 11, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Philippines central bank chief signals cautious path on rate cuts
The Philippine central bank is taking a cautious approach to policy easing this year to avoid overheating the economy and reigniting inflation, which has been on a downward trend,
April 11, 2025
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Fed's Collins sees steady Fed as tariffs push up inflation risks
By Michael S.
April 10, 2025
Americas|Economy|Finance|Food
Brazil consumer prices forecast to have slowed in March versus February: Reuters Poll
The rising trend of Brazil's consumer prices likely slowed in March from February due to a moderation in energy costs, but food inflation probably remained high, a Reuters
April 10, 2025
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Fed must keep tariffs from fostering persistent inflation: Logan
Higher-than-expected tariffs would "very likely" raise both unemployment and inflation, Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on Thursday in remarks that made clear her most
April 10, 2025
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Kansas City Fed's Schmid to stay focused on inflation in light of tariff risks
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid said on Thursday he will remain "squarely focused" on inflation and the risk new U.S. import taxes could
April 10, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political
Argentina expects IMF board approval for $20 billion deal on Friday
Argentina's government expects the International Monetary Fund board will approve a $20 billion loan deal at the end of the week, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, in
April 09, 2025
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Fed officials signal no plans to ride to the rescue with rate cuts
Federal Reserve policymakers worry U.S.
April 09, 2025
Economy|Finance|Political|US
Fed minutes show broad sense US risks tilted towards higher inflation, slower growth
U.S.
April 09, 2025
Americas|Economy|Finance|World
Argentina's inflation likely sped up again in March - Reuters poll
Argentina's monthly inflation rate likely sped up to 2.6% in March, marking the second consecutive month on the rise, a median of analysts polled by Reuters
April 09, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance
Mexico annual inflation accelerates in March
Mexico's annual inflation sped up in March but remained within the central bank's target range, data released on Wednesday showed, giving credit to expectations that the
April 09, 2025
Economy|Europe|Political
Thousands protest in Athens as strike over wages halts ships, planes and trains
Thousands of Greeks gathered in Athens on Wednesday to demand higher wages to cope with rising living costs and a one-day strike left
April 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US
The next round of Trump’s tariffs could hurt even more. Here’s what to expect
The next round of Trump’s tariffs could hurt even more. Here’s what to expect
April 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political
ECB braces for bigger-than-anticipated growth hit from tariffs - sources
Euro zone economic growth could fall much more from the impact of U.S. trade tariffs than initially estimated by the European Central Bank
April 09, 2025
Economy|Europe|Finance
ECB's Rehn sees stronger case for ECB rate cut in April amid trade war
Downside risks have materialised since March that support the case for cutting interest rates at the European Central Bank's April meeting, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said on
April 09, 2025
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Market meltdown as U.S. tariffs kick in, bonds at the epicentre
Global markets were took a beating again on Wednesday as U.S.
April 09, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
RBNZ cuts rates as tariffs loom, economists expect more stimulus
New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate on Wednesday, as widely expected, signalling a greater readiness to lower borrowing costs further as the
April 09, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US
Fed's Goolsbee: 'way bigger' than expected tariffs pose inflation risks
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Tuesday that U.S.
April 08, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Russian economy slows sharply, with more turmoil on horizon
The Russian economy has slowed sharply in recent months, according to the latest economic data, and may be at further risk if a fall in oil prices and global
April 08, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US
Some US consumers stockpile goods ahead of Trump's new tariffs
Pushing a shopping cart down the aisle of a Walmart Supercenter, Thomas Jennings, 53, loaded up on juices, condiments and whatever he could think
April 08, 2025
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ECB's Stournaras says higher inflation due to tariffs could delay monetary policy normalisation
ATHENS -European Central Bank policymaker Yannis Stournaras said on Tuesday that likely higher inflation and a global trade war following U.S.
April 08, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe
Sweden is well placed to tackle turmoil, Riksbank governor says
The Swedish financial market is functioning well despite the recent global economic turbulence and the country is well placed to tackle turmoil, but the Riksbank is ready to act
April 08, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Indonesia inflation rate stays below central bank target zone in March
Indonesia's annual inflation rate was 1.03% in March, the statistics bureau said on Tuesday, missing market expectations and also staying below the central bank's target range for
April 08, 2025
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Dimon warns of economic impact of trade war, sees possible recession
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Monday warned that trade wars could have lasting negative consequences, days after he and other U.S. bank CEOs
April 07, 2025
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BlackRock's Fink says stocks could extend fall by 20% amid US recession worries
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said stock markets could fall 20% farther as steep U.S. tariffs lead some investors to believe the U.S. economy may already be
April 07, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one
President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession
April 07, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US
Fed's priority should be to keep inflation in check: Kugler
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Monday said that some of the recent rise in goods and market-services inflation may be "anticipatory" of the effect of the Trump administration's
April 07, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US
More Canadian firms see chance of recession in next year - central bank survey
Canadian firms and consumers see a sharply higher chance of recession over the coming year as U.S.
April 07, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Tariff turmoil boosts Swiss franc, pressuring SNB to move closer to negative rates
Market turmoil unleashed by U.S. trade tariffs has boosted the Swiss franc, piling pressure on the country's export-oriented economy and potentially pushing the Swiss
April 07, 2025
Americas|Economy|Political|World
'Everything is so expensive': Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites
In Bolivia's highland city La Paz, homemaker Angelica Zapata is coming to terms with a new inflation reality as prices rise at the fastest speed in almost two
April 07, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
Argentina's zombie mortgage market is coming back to life
Argentina's mortgage market, for years almost non-existent due to spiraling triple-digit inflation and high borrowing costs, is starting to show signs of
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
Singapore seen easing monetary policy as tariffs threaten growth
Singapore is expected to further ease monetary policy at next week's review, following a move in January, as U.S. tariffs against its trading partners cast a
April 07, 2025
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump tariffs to slow Australia's economy but recession not expected, Treasurer says
Australia will be able to manage the direct impact of U.S.
April 07, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political
US tariffs to hit India's GDP growth, prompt more rate cuts
India's economic growth could slow by 20-40 basis points in the ongoing financial year due to the latest U.S. tariffs, which would prompt deeper interest rate cuts by
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political
Japan's Feb real wages down for 2nd straight month as inflation bites
Japanese real wages dropped for a second straight month in February due to higher inflation, labour ministry data showed on Monday, amid broader worries in Japan about the impact of
April 06, 2025
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US
Trump's tariffs hit a sour note in landmark NYC emporium of sweets
The biggest-ticket implications of President Donald Trump's tariff blitz understandably gain the most attention
April 06, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans
President Donald Trump's new tariffs mark an all-in bet that his economic vision will pay off for Americans
April 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Powell: Tariffs 'highly likely' to increase inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that President Donald Trump's global tariffs are likely to cause a short-term increase in inflation. Powell said that the scope of Trump's tariffs are "significantly larger than expected," but emphasized that the central bank will work to prevent any price spikes caused by the tariffs from becoming an "ongoing inflation problem."
April 04, 2025
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Buying foreign? That’ll now cost Americans a lot more
Buying foreign? That’ll now cost Americans a lot more
April 05, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Fed's Powell says larger-than-expected tariffs likely to boost inflation, slow growth
President Donald Trump's new tariffs are "larger than expected," and the economic fallout including higher inflation and slower growth likely will be as well,
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US
How Trump's latest tariffs could affect your wallet
Steeper tariffs mean you’ll likely see higher prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US
Fed's Powell says larger-than-expected tariffs likely to boost inflation, slow growth
President Donald Trump's new tariffs are "larger than expected," and the economic fallout including higher inflation and slower growth likely will be as well,
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Jerome Powell warns on Trump’s tariffs: High inflation could be here to stay
Jerome Powell warns on Trump’s tariffs: High inflation could be here to stay
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US
Indian IT firms brace for impact as tariffs fan US recession fears
India's $283-billion IT sector should brace for a rough year ahead as tariffs are likely to stoke inflation in its key U.S. market and force clients to cut
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US
US tariffs to force quicker Fed, ECB rate cuts to support growth, says Nomura
The U.S. reciprocal tariffs will stymie economic growth and lift inflation, forcing the Federal Reserve to start lowering interest rates from the end of this year, while the European
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US
Trump tariffs may delay, but won't derail, Japan rate hikes
New U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump may delay, but likely won't derail, the Bank of Japan's plan to raise interest rates further as policymakers seek
April 04, 2025
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Swedish March flash inflation falls back, easing pressure on Riksbank
Swedish headline consumer prices fell 0.5% in March from the previous month and rose 2.3% from the same month a year earlier, flash figures from the statistics
April 04, 2025
Asia|Business|Economy
India March services growth moderated, inflation eased sharply, PMI shows
The rapid expansion in India's dominant services sector cooled slightly in March amid softer demand, despite firms raising prices at the lowest rate in three-and
April 04, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession and a $2,300 iPhone
Countries around the world threatened to wage a trade war with the United States as President Donald Trump's
April 03, 2025
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|MidEast
In Tunisia, snails inch toward replacing red meat as people turn to cheaper protein
Tunisians are embracing snails as a protein-packed alternative as the cost of red meat remains high
April 04, 2025