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Today: June 15, 2025
Today: June 15, 2025

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Malaysia's GDP slows in Q1, outlook hit by trade tensions

Malaysia's economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, slower than the previous quarter, with the central bank

Malaysia's GDP slows in Q1, outlook hit by trade tensions
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Trading Day: Inflation - calm before the storm?

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Softer bond yields cushion stocks Cooler inflation

Trading Day: Inflation - calm before the storm?
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Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as US tariff hit looms

Japan's economy shrank for the first time in a year and at a faster pace than expected, data for the March quarter showed on Friday, underscoring the fragile nature of

Japan's economy shrinks more than expected as US tariff hit looms
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US producer prices unexpectedly fall in April

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in April as the cost of services declined by the most since 2009, pulled down by ebbing demand for air travel and hotel accommodation.

US producer prices unexpectedly fall in April
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BOJ to pause rate hikes through September amid Trump uncertainty: Reuters poll

Most economists now expect the Bank of Japan will hold interest rates through September as it pauses to assess the effects of U.S. tariffs, a Reuters survey

BOJ to pause rate hikes through September amid Trump uncertainty: Reuters poll
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Fed policymakers on hold to seek clarity from the data, but the data are not cooperating

Federal Reserve policymakers are leaving interest rates where they are while they try to assess how U.S.

Fed policymakers on hold to seek clarity from the data, but the data are not cooperating
Business|Economy|Finance

Point72's Cohen sees economic slowdown amid tariff confusion

Point72 Asset Management’s founder, Steven Cohen, said on Wednesday he believes the U.S. economy will very likely slow down because of tariff threats, but even so

Point72's Cohen sees economic slowdown amid tariff confusion
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Fed's Jefferson: Expect economy to slow, future inflation uncertain due to tariffs

Recent inflation data point to continued progress toward meeting the U.S.

Fed's Jefferson: Expect economy to slow, future inflation uncertain due to tariffs
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia wage growth ticks up in Q1, led by public sector

Australian wages picked up in the March quarter led by government pay rises, data showed on Wednesday, while subdued growth in the private sector suggested a tight

Australia wage growth ticks up in Q1, led by public sector
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Fed to stay patient amid cooling trade war and inflation

Tamer-than-expected inflation and a significant de-escalation of a U.S.-China trade war are easing fears of a sharp squeeze on American households and businesses in coming

Fed to stay patient amid cooling trade war and inflation
Arts|Economy|Environment|Finance

Trump calls on Fed to cut rates, saying prices of 'practically everything' are down

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his call for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying prices for gas, groceries and "practically everything else" are down.

Trump calls on Fed to cut rates, saying prices of 'practically everything' are down
Business|Economy|Education|Finance

Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now

NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and growing labor pressure.

Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now
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Turkey's recent political events hit economy, reserves, says EBRD

Recent political events in Turkey stymied the country's path to slowing inflation and the fallout affected the economy as well as foreign exchange reserves, the

Turkey's recent political events hit economy, reserves, says EBRD
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Bank of England's Pill says interest rates might need to stay high

Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Tuesday that he was worried that inflation in Britain could prove stronger than expected by the central bank and interest rates might

Bank of England's Pill says interest rates might need to stay high
Business|Economy|Europe

ECB to stand by past stimulus policies in strategy review

The European Central Bank will stand by its aggressive stimulus policy of the last decade in a strategy review, side-stepping calls for self

ECB to stand by past stimulus policies in strategy review
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BOJ upbeat on wages despite US tariffs, sees scope to resume rate hikes

The Bank of Japan expects wages and prices to keep rising even as the uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy weighs on the economy, its deputy governor Shinichi Uchida

BOJ upbeat on wages despite US tariffs, sees scope to resume rate hikes
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Bank of Mexico seen cutting key rate by 50 basis points: Reuters poll

The Bank of Mexico will likely cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points at its meeting on May 15, taking it to 8.5%, according to a Reuters poll on Monday, as

Bank of Mexico seen cutting key rate by 50 basis points: Reuters poll
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Stocks, dollar surge as US and China agree 90-day tariff relief

Global shares rallied, while gold and safe-haven currencies slumped against a resurgent dollar on Monday as the U.S. and China agreed to

Stocks, dollar surge as US and China agree 90-day tariff relief
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Fed officials say China-US tariff reprieve lowers risks

The U.S.-China deal to lower the most aggressive import tariffs between the world's two largest economies could lessen the impact of their

Fed officials say China-US tariff reprieve lowers risks
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BoE's Greene says price pressures still too high, inflation expectations rising

Bank of England monetary policymaker Megan Greene said on Monday that wage and inflation measures were moving in the right direction but remained too high and that she was worried

BoE's Greene says price pressures still too high, inflation expectations rising
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The devil's in the lack of detail

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

The devil's in the lack of detail
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ECB should keep steady hand, hold rates close to current levels, Schnabel says

The European Central Bank should stop cutting borrowing costs as turmoil in the global economy is fuelling price pressures and inflation was at risk of exceeding the bank's 2% target in the

ECB should keep steady hand, hold rates close to current levels, Schnabel says
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Fed's Cook warns tariffs could lower productivity, feed inflation

President Donald Trump's unfolding trade policy may curb U.S. productivity and possibly require higher interest rates to contain inflation in a less efficient

Fed's Cook warns tariffs could lower productivity, feed inflation
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Bank of England cuts rates in split decision before US tariff deal

(This May 8 story has been corrected to say two-thirds of the impact is due to the direct effect of tariffs on demand for UK

Bank of England cuts rates in split decision before US tariff deal
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Canada's unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April as Trump tariffs bite

Canada's unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April, the highest since November, as U.S. tariffs started to hit Canada's export-dependent economy in earnest, data

Canada's unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April as Trump tariffs bite
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Expedia shares fall after soft US travel demand leads to revenue miss

Shares of Expedia fell 7.5% on Friday, after the online travel-booking platform missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue due to weak demand in the United

Expedia shares fall after soft US travel demand leads to revenue miss
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US stock market leadership eyed with crucial economic data on tap

Investors head into a busy week for economic data watching if leadership in the U.S. stock market could be moving away from defensive equity areas that indicates

US stock market leadership eyed with crucial economic data on tap
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Wall Street gains as first trade deal reached

U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as investors cheered a new trade agreement hammered out between the United States and Britain, while U.S.

Wall Street gains as first trade deal reached
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Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%, not far from highest levels this year

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. held steady this week, not far from its highest levels this year, but below where it was a year ago

Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage holds steady at 6.76%, not far from highest levels this year
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Mexico's inflation meets expectations in April ahead of rate decision

Mexico's annual inflation rate came in line with market expectations in April, official data showed on Thursday, accelerating from the previous month but still within the central bank's

Mexico's inflation meets expectations in April ahead of rate decision
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Global central banks diverge as tariff risks hamper US Fed

Big central banks are diverging as White House tariffs threaten to raise U.S. inflation and a dash out of the dollar sparks disinflationary currency strength

Global central banks diverge as tariff risks hamper US Fed
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Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade deal

The Bank of England is cutting its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

Bank of England cuts interest rates and welcomes word of US-UK trade deal
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Higher interest rates to delay U.S. residential market recovery, CRH CEO says

A recovery in the currently subdued U.S. residential construction market will inevitably take longer due to interest rates and inflation potentially staying higher for longer, the

Higher interest rates to delay U.S. residential market recovery, CRH CEO says
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The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth

The Bank of England cuts interest rates as tariffs endanger global economic growth
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UK eyes 'major trade deal'

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets The spotlight hit Britain on Thursday as U.S.

UK eyes 'major trade deal'
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Instant View: BoE cuts rates, surprise vote split sends pound, yields higher

The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% on Thursday, though with an unexpected three-way split among policymakers as U.S.

Instant View: BoE cuts rates, surprise vote split sends pound, yields higher
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UK RICS house price balance falls to 9-month low in April after tax break ends

Britain's housing market slowed last month after the end of a temporary tax break on home purchases which had seen buyers rush to complete transactions in previous

UK RICS house price balance falls to 9-month low in April after tax break ends
Business|Economy

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment
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Bank of England set to cut rates amid worries about Trump tariff fallout

The Bank of England is poised to extend its slow run of interest rate cuts on Thursday with investors watching for any signs that it could soon pick up the pace

Bank of England set to cut rates amid worries about Trump tariff fallout
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Dollar retains strength against peers after Fed rate decision

The U.S. dollar remained slightly stronger against major currencies including the yen and the euro on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates

Dollar retains strength against peers after Fed rate decision
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Rising valuations, cloudy earnings view confronts US stocks after tariff rebound

After a round-trip for U.S. stocks following their tariff-fueled swoon, investors are wary of obstacles that will prevent the market from more significant gains

Rising valuations, cloudy earnings view confronts US stocks after tariff rebound
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UK construction activity falls for fourth month, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's construction sector contracted for a fourth month in a row in April as new work dried up while cost pressures remained high, an industry

UK construction activity falls for fourth month, PMI shows
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New Zealand central bank warns of financial system risks amid global volatility

New Zealand's central bank said on Wednesday that risks to the financial system have increased over the past six months due to a more volatile

New Zealand central bank warns of financial system risks amid global volatility
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Dollar falls, euro gains after Merz elected German chancellor

The dollar fell broadly on Tuesday on worries that U.S.

Dollar falls, euro gains after Merz elected German chancellor
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UK services sector contracts at steepest pace since 2023, PMI shows

Britain's services sector, accounting for much of the economy, shrank in April for the first time since October 2023 and at the fastest pace in more than two years, according to a

UK services sector contracts at steepest pace since 2023, PMI shows
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STOXX 600 posts longest winning streak in nearly four years; focus on Fed, tariff updates

European shares extended their winning streak on Monday, with investors focussing on developments from the trade war alongside the U.S.

STOXX 600 posts longest winning streak in nearly four years; focus on Fed, tariff updates
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Fed policymakers expected to keep rates steady as tariffs roil outlook

The Federal Reserve will doubtless leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, but the meeting may be the last where the outcome is so cut and dry with President Donald

Fed policymakers expected to keep rates steady as tariffs roil outlook
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Australia markets welcome political stability under Labor as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Australian financial markets on Monday largely welcomed a historic win by the centre-left Labor Party as it strengthens the government's hand in dealing with any serious threat to

Australia markets welcome political stability under Labor as Trump 2.0 risks mount
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Trump says won't remove Fed chair Powell, says good parts of economy are his doing

U.S.

Trump says won't remove Fed chair Powell, says good parts of economy are his doing
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Trump says US in transition period, downplays impact of short-term recession

President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. was in a "transition period" and was going to do "fantastically" while downplaying the impact any short-term recession may have.

Trump says US in transition period, downplays impact of short-term recession
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ECB's de Guindos optimistic about continued rate cuts in Presse interview

There is reason to be optimistic about the European Central Bank's current phase of rate cuts continuing, Vice President Luis de Guindos said in an interview to be published in the

ECB's de Guindos optimistic about continued rate cuts in Presse interview
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Fed gets no reason to rush on rate cuts as job market holds up

Federal Reserve policymakers on the alert for possible cracks in the labor market as businesses adjust to President Donald Trump's erratic trade policy got some reassurance on

Fed gets no reason to rush on rate cuts as job market holds up
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Thai central bank ready to ease again if trade war hits, deputy governor says

Thailand's monetary policy is relatively accommodative and the central bank is ready to ease again, if

Thai central bank ready to ease again if trade war hits, deputy governor says
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Euro zone core inflation jump not seen preventing rate cut

Euro zone prices rose more than expected last month and underlying price pressures accelerated, an unwelcome trend that is still not expected to prevent another

Euro zone core inflation jump not seen preventing rate cut
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Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher

Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected

Microsoft and Meta Platforms lead Wall Street higher
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UK net mortgage lending surged by most since 2021 ahead of tax break expiry

British homebuyers increased their mortgage borrowing by the most in nearly four years in March as they rushed to beat the end of a tax break but Bank of England data published on

UK net mortgage lending surged by most since 2021 ahead of tax break expiry
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Yen slides with JGB yields after BOJ cuts growth forecasts

The Bank of Japan cut its growth and inflation forecasts on Thursday while refraining from raising interest rates against a backdrop of uncertainty created by Washington's aggressive

Yen slides with JGB yields after BOJ cuts growth forecasts
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BOJ keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and slashed its growth forecasts on Thursday, as the hit to global demand from higher U.S. tariffs cloud the outlook for the country's

BOJ keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
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S&P 500, Dow reverse to end higher despite GDP decline, crude prices sink

U.S. stocks pulled a late-session rebound on Wednesday and oil prices logged their biggest monthly drop in 3-1/2 years as investors parsed news of the first U.S.

S&P 500, Dow reverse to end higher despite GDP decline, crude prices sink
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Fed signals rates will remain unchanged despite market bets on looming cuts

Federal Reserve policymakers have signaled that short-term interest rates will remain unchanged as they wait for clearer signs that inflation is nearing the U.S. central

Fed signals rates will remain unchanged despite market bets on looming cuts
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Bank of Canada governing council mulled cutting rates again in April

The Bank of Canada discussed whether to cut rates again earlier this month but decided not to given the uncertainty caused by U.S.

Bank of Canada governing council mulled cutting rates again in April
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Russia's 2025 budget deficit seen rising to 1.5% of GDP because of cheaper oil

Russia's budget deficit is projected to be 1.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, three times the government's target, as the country prepares for a prolonged period of low

Russia's 2025 budget deficit seen rising to 1.5% of GDP because of cheaper oil
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U.S. economy creaking even before tariffs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets There is growing evidence the U.S. economy was struggling even before this

U.S. economy creaking even before tariffs
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia treasurer, in election mode, highlights drop in core inflation

Australia Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the market was justified to expect more interest rate cuts after annual core inflation slowed to a three-year low, highlighting the decline

Australia treasurer, in election mode, highlights drop in core inflation
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Australia's core inflation slows to 3-year low in Q1, supports May rate cut

Core inflation in Australia slowed to a three-year low in the first quarter as costs in the services sector cooled markedly, data showed on Wednesday, supporting the

Australia's core inflation slows to 3-year low in Q1, supports May rate cut
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Trump’s 100-day rally: Familiar grievances, an ebullient crowd and a difficult task ahead

Trump’s 100-day rally: Familiar grievances, an ebullient crowd and a difficult task ahead

Trump’s 100-day rally: Familiar grievances, an ebullient crowd and a difficult task ahead
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New methodology would have lowered UK inflation rate in year to June 2024, ONS says

Upcoming changes in the way Britain calculates the country's inflation rate would have produced slightly lower headline figures for the year to June 2024, figures from the Office for

New methodology would have lowered UK inflation rate in year to June 2024, ONS says
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Euro zone yields edge up as traders await economic data

Euro zone government bonds edged higher on Monday, as the unusual absence of U.S. tariff-related headlines left investors waiting for direction from economic data due

Euro zone yields edge up as traders await economic data
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Brazil's central bank chief stresses data-driven approach to tightening cycle

Brazil's central bank head stressed on Monday the data-dependent stance of policymakers in their tightening cycle, emphasizing the need for confidence that monetary policy is achieving the

Brazil's central bank chief stresses data-driven approach to tightening cycle
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ECB may cut rates below neutral, Rehn says

The European Central Bank may cut interest rates below the neutral level that keeps the economy in balance, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said on Monday, adding that that euro zone

ECB may cut rates below neutral, Rehn says
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ECB faces complex meeting in June, Dutch central bank governor Knot says in FD report

The European Central Bank's next policy meeting will be complex, as policymakers need to balance the uncertainty around inflation risks from U.S. tariffs, Dutch central bank

ECB faces complex meeting in June, Dutch central bank governor Knot says in FD report
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ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are becoming increasingly confident about cutting interest rates in June as inflation continues its march lower, but there

ECB consensus builds for June rate cut but no appetite for big move, sources say
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BOJ to keep rates steady, warn of US tariff risks

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady on Thursday and warn of heightening risks to the fragile economy that could keep policy in a holding pattern, as

BOJ to keep rates steady, warn of US tariff risks
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Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks

Japan may have averted U.S. pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on Thursday, but a closer look at officials' descriptions of the meeting

Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
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World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization

Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging markets and developing countries, but cutting their own

World Bank chief economist sounds alarm on emerging market debt issues, urges liberalization
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Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, with whom President Donald Trump is reported to have discussed firing U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell and

Former Fed governor Warsh blasts US central bank for leaving its lane
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Big Tech carries Wall Street to the close of its winning, roller-coaster week

Big Tech stocks carried Wall Street to the close of a winning, roller-coaster week

Big Tech carries Wall Street to the close of its winning, roller-coaster week
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Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions

The dollar headed for its first weekly gain since mid-March on Friday after China granted some tariff exemptions for U.S. imports, raising hopes that the trade war

Dollar set for first weekly gain since March on signs of easing US-China tensions
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries: Reuters poll

South African economic growth will be a bit weaker this year than thought a month ago partly due to trade tensions, with U.S.

South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance

Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ

Core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated to a two-year high in April on surging food costs, making the central bank's quest to fully exit ultra easy policy a

Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ
Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ's Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges toward its 2%

BOJ's Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact
Business|Economy|Europe

ECB policymaker Rehn plays up chance of rate cut in June

European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn on Thursday played up the chance of an interest rate cut in June as the ECB's new forecasts "may well" point to inflation falling too

ECB policymaker Rehn plays up chance of rate cut in June
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ECB's Rehn says central bank may need to lower interest rates, Bloomberg News reports

The European Central Bank may need to lower interest rates further and shouldn't exclude a larger reduction, Governing Council member Olli Rehn told Bloomberg News in an interview.

ECB's Rehn says central bank may need to lower interest rates, Bloomberg News reports
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Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed

U.S. stocks rose as a worldwide rally came back around to Wall Street

Wall Street rises and markets rally worldwide as Trump softens his tough talk on tariffs and the Fed
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Price hikes, a rush to buy autos, and uncertainty in wake of Trump tariffs -- Fed report

Prices are rising and economic activity has begun to slow across parts of the nation as businesses and households try to adapt to U.S.

Price hikes, a rush to buy autos, and uncertainty in wake of Trump tariffs -- Fed report
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Global trade war hits UK business sentiment, growth outlook: Reuters poll

Global trade tensions sparked by U.S.

Global trade war hits UK business sentiment, growth outlook: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe

UK company activity weakens by most in more than 2 years as US trade war rages, PMI shows

British companies buckled in April under the strain of an escalating global trade war that threatens to tip the economy into a new downturn, a survey showed on Wednesday.

UK company activity weakens by most in more than 2 years as US trade war rages, PMI shows
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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

Indonesia central bank holds policy rates to keep rupiah stable
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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.

ECB expects wage growth to ease considerably this year
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

South African inflation falls to five-year low in March as fuel, education costs ease

South Africa's annual inflation rate fell for the first time in five months in March to its lowest level since June 2020, due to a drop in

South African inflation falls to five-year low in March as fuel, education costs ease
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India's interest rate setters back growth-supportive monetary policy

Inflation in India is expected to stay near target this fiscal year, providing space to support growth through further monetary easing, members of the

India's interest rate setters back growth-supportive monetary policy
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its key interest rate through June, showed a Reuters survey of economists, with a 25-basis-point hike next quarter expected by

BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Finance|US

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

Fed's Kugler, citing inflation risks, supports steady policy rate
Business|Economy|Finance

Mexico's annual inflation seen slowing in the first half of April: Reuters poll

Mexico's annual inflation likely slowed in the first half of April, a Reuters poll on Tuesday showed, supporting chances that the central bank will again cut its key rate by

Mexico's annual inflation seen slowing in the first half of April: Reuters poll
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks rebound, dollar gains; earnings, U.S.-China tariff talks in focus

U.S. stocks rebounded on Tuesday from the previous day's selloff as investors focused on earnings, while the dollar rose after U.S.

Stocks rebound, dollar gains; earnings, U.S.-China tariff talks in focus
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the central bank would lift interest rates at a slower-than-

IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite
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ECB close to hitting inflation target, Kazimir says

The European Central Bank could hit its 2% inflation target in the coming few months but the broader economic outlook is far too uncertain for the bank to provide any meaningful guidance

ECB close to hitting inflation target, Kazimir says
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

What's known about whether Trump can fire Powell from the Fed

President Donald Trump on Monday kept up his verbal assault on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the Fed's refusal for now to further cut interest rates, rattling financial markets

What's known about whether Trump can fire Powell from the Fed
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'Major loser' reporting for duty

Morning Bid U.S. What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Amanda Cooper, EMEA Markets Breaking News Editor  It's no secret that U.S.

'Major loser' reporting for duty
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PulteGroup beats quarterly results estimates as incentives lift housing demand

PulteGroup's first-quarter profit and revenue beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as the company's incentives helped improve housing demand.

PulteGroup beats quarterly results estimates as incentives lift housing demand
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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

Jerome Powell isn’t rushing to lower rates, even if Trump is rushing to fire him
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ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2%

Euro zone inflation could be a touch higher this year than earlier thought but will then stabilise at the European Central Bank's 2% target, the bank's Survey of Professional

ECB survey sees inflation stabilising at 2%
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall St ends sharply lower following Trump's anti-Powell tirade

U.S. stocks suffered steep losses on Monday as U.S.

Wall St ends sharply lower following Trump's anti-Powell tirade
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump warns of economic slowdown unless Fed cuts rates, triggering selloff

The U.S. economy could slow unless interest rates are lowered immediately, President Donald Trump said on Monday, repeating his criticism of Federal

Trump warns of economic slowdown unless Fed cuts rates, triggering selloff
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Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Dow Jones tumbles 1,000 points

President Donald Trump is repeating his attacks against the chair of the Federal Reserve, demanding that the central bank lower its key interest rate to boost the economy

Trump renews attack on Federal Reserve Chair Powell, Dow Jones tumbles 1,000 points
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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

BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks, sources say
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Bank Indonesia to hold rates on April 23 as FX concerns outweigh growth risks

Bank Indonesia will hold interest rates steady on Wednesday to support the under-pressure rupiah, despite growing concerns of slowing economic growth driven by

Bank Indonesia to hold rates on April 23 as FX concerns outweigh growth risks
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Asian bonds draw largest foreign inflows in seven months on rate cut hopes

Asian bonds attracted the largest monthly foreign inflows in seven months in March, driven by hopes of rate cuts from regional central banks and their appeal as a haven as global assets

Asian bonds draw largest foreign inflows in seven months on rate cut hopes
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Trump studying whether to fire Fed Chair Powell, adviser says

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett on Friday said President Donald Trump and his team were continuing to study if they could fire Federal Reserve Chair

Trump studying whether to fire Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
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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

With inflation progress slow, Fed's Daly says rate cuts may need to wait
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Trump says Powell will resign 'if I ask him to'

President Donald Trump continued to urge Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates and warned of "political pressure" facing Powell if the Fed continues to hold rates steady.

Trump says Powell will resign 'if I ask him to'
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Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters

Donald Trump has stepped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the same time that the Supreme Court is considering a case that could make it easier for the president to fire him

Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
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Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says

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Fed's Powell is an exemplary central banker, ECB's Villeroy says
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Markets see door wide open for more ECB rate cuts on tariff hit

Traders saw the all-clear on Thursday from the European Central Bank to bet on even steeper interest rate cuts ahead, confident the central bank

Markets see door wide open for more ECB rate cuts on tariff hit
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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.

BOJ will keep raising rates if inflation on track, Governor Ueda says
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Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates

President Donald Trump has attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates

Trump suggests he can remove Fed Chair Powell and says he's 'not happy' with him over interest rates
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Trump amps up feud with Fed over rates, accuses Powell of 'playing politics'

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Trump amps up feud with Fed over rates, accuses Powell of 'playing politics'
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Fed's Williams sees no looming need to change monetary policy - Fox Business

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Fed's Williams sees no looming need to change monetary policy - Fox Business
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Trump says Powell termination can't come fast enough

U.S President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's termination "cannot come fast enough", while calling for the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates.

Trump says Powell termination can't come fast enough
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Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’

Trump blasts Fed Chair Powell, saying his ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
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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

Egypt cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
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ECB cuts rates on weak growth, markets bet on more easing

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday and warned that economic growth will take a big hit

ECB cuts rates on weak growth, markets bet on more easing
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A tariff headache for major central banks

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have darkened the global economic backdrop, forcing big central banks to reassess their next steps.

A tariff headache for major central banks
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European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy

European Central Bank cuts interest rates as tariffs threaten the economy
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Instant View: ECB cuts rates again to buffer economy from U.S. tariff hit

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a knock from U.S.

Instant View: ECB cuts rates again to buffer economy from U.S. tariff hit
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European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate

The European Central Bank cut interest rates Thursday for the seventh time to counter worries about economic growth fueled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught

European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time as global trade tensions escalate
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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

ECB cuts rates as tariffs to hits already weak growth
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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

Turkish central bank surprises with rate hike to 46% after market turmoil
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European Central Bank expected to cut rates again amid worries about Trump's tariffs

Worries about economic growth fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught will likely push the European Central Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday for a sixth straight time to make credit more affordable for business and consumers

European Central Bank expected to cut rates again amid worries about Trump's tariffs
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BlueBay sells US dollars short, citing low investor confidence

RBC BlueBay Asset Management has opened short positions on the U.S. dollar, betting on the end of U.S. exceptionalism as President Donald Trump's trade war

BlueBay sells US dollars short, citing low investor confidence
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BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy

Bank of Japan policymakers on Thursday warned of heightening uncertainty over the fallout from U.S.

BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy
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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

Fed's Schmid says patience needed to see how tariffs play out
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BOJ to cut growth forecast as US tariffs hit, sources say

The Bank of Japan is set to cut its economic growth forecasts at its April 30-May 1 policy meeting as U.S.

BOJ to cut growth forecast as US tariffs hit, sources say
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Fed's Hammack sees steady monetary policy as central bank seeks more data

By Michael S.

Fed's Hammack sees steady monetary policy as central bank seeks more data
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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

Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves
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Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation

Brazil's government acknowledged growing risks of public debt renegotiation, with a record level for 2025 due to an increased share of debt exposed to short-term

Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation
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Bank of Canada holds rates, says it will act decisively if need be

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key policy rate at 2.75%, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts, and said it would be ready to

Bank of Canada holds rates, says it will act decisively if need be
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Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate steady at 2.75%

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts.

Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate steady at 2.75%
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US 30-year mortgage rate jumped last week to 2-month high

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan jumped to 6.81% last week, its highest level in two months, following a turbulent week for financial markets as President Donald Trump

US 30-year mortgage rate jumped last week to 2-month high
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BOJ's Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy, Sankei reports

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank may need to take policy action if U.S. tariffs hurt the Japanese economy, the Sankei newspaper reported on

BOJ's Ueda says central bank may need to respond if US tariffs hurt economy, Sankei reports
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Bond strategists expect US yields to fall despite tariff turmoil

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Bond strategists expect US yields to fall despite tariff turmoil
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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.

Instant View: Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March
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Sterling edges up; UK data shows softer jobs market

The pound edged up on Tuesday, clawing back some gains from the euro in particular, as the volatility that has dominated markets for the past couple of weeks appeared to ebb.

Sterling edges up; UK data shows softer jobs market
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Brazil central bank says 'unclogging' monetary policy channels is a challenge

Brazilian central bank executive director Rogerio Lucca said on Monday that unclogging the transmission channels of monetary policy is a potential challenge, highlighting that

Brazil central bank says 'unclogging' monetary policy channels is a challenge
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Waller: Tariffs a major shock, with wide array of possible outcomes

The Trump administration's tariff policies are a major shock to the U.S. economy that could lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to head off

Waller: Tariffs a major shock, with wide array of possible outcomes
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Mexico's finance minister to ask banks to lower interest rates, president says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she had instructed Finance Minister Edgar Amador to speak with banks so they can lower interest rates for both

Mexico's finance minister to ask banks to lower interest rates, president says
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NY Fed: March near term inflation expects jump amid souring sentiment levels

By Michael S.

NY Fed: March near term inflation expects jump amid souring sentiment levels
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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.

Bank of Canada is more likely to halt interest rate cuts after tariff pause
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Reuters poll: Rising Canada recession risk to trigger at least two more rate cuts this year 

Growing recession risks to Canada from the U.S.-led trade war will push the Bank of Canada to cut interest rates at least twice more this year, although a

Reuters poll: Rising Canada recession risk to trigger at least two more rate cuts this year