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UK jobs market steadies with BoE set to keep rates on hold

The pace of British pay growth was little changed and there were others signs of stability in the jobs market, according to official data that

UK jobs market steadies with BoE set to keep rates on hold
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Wall Street rallies after Fed keeps rates unchanged

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged as widely expected, and the central bank and investors continue to gauge how

Wall Street rallies after Fed keeps rates unchanged
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Brazil raises interest rates 100 bps, sees smaller hike ahead

Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 100 basis points on Wednesday for the third consecutive time, sticking to previous guidance, and signaled a smaller

Brazil raises interest rates 100 bps, sees smaller hike ahead
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Markets soar as Powell brings back 'transitory'

TRADING DAY Parsing the Fed's new economic projections and 'dot plot' Wall Street rallied sharply and Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors bet

Markets soar as Powell brings back 'transitory'
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Fed's balancing act gives respite to tariff-struck investors

Investors are taking some comfort from the U.S.

Fed's balancing act gives respite to tariff-struck investors
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Fed in no rush to cut rates; Trump disagrees

The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive import tariffs, appear to have tilted the U.S. economy toward slower growth

Fed in no rush to cut rates; Trump disagrees
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Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts

Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged
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Fed policymakers project two rate cuts this year, some see fewer

U.S. central bankers on Wednesday signaled they are likely to deliver two quarter-point interest-rate cuts later this year, the same median forecast as three months ago, even as

Fed policymakers project two rate cuts this year, some see fewer
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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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Fed says it will slow balance sheet runoff process

By Michael S.

Fed says it will slow balance sheet runoff process
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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies as pressure eases from the bond market after Fed decision

U.S. stocks climbed after the Federal Reserve said the economy still looks healthy enough to keep interest rates where they are

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies as pressure eases from the bond market after Fed decision
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TSX posts biggest gain in 7 months after Fed rate decision

Canada's main stock index rose to a near three-week high on Wednesday as energy and technology shares led a broad-based rally after the Federal Reserve was less hawkish than

TSX posts biggest gain in 7 months after Fed rate decision
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Fed leaves rates unchanged. But here are changes you can make to earn more on savings or pay less on debt

Fed leaves rates unchanged. But here are changes you can make to earn more on savings or pay less on debt

Fed leaves rates unchanged. But here are changes you can make to earn more on savings or pay less on debt
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Fed announcement

U.S. stock indexes are rising as Wall Street waits to hear what the Federal Reserve will say about where interest rates may be heading

Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Fed announcement
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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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China set to keep lending rates steady on positive signs for economic recovery

China is expected to leave its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Thursday, a Reuters poll showed, as signs the economic recovery was gaining some momentum and persistently

China set to keep lending rates steady on positive signs for economic recovery
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BOJ keeps interest rates steady, warns of Trump tariff risks

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Wednesday and warned of heightening global economic uncertainty, suggesting the timing of further

BOJ keeps interest rates steady, warns of Trump tariff risks
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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, as policymakers opted to spend more time gauging the impact of potential higher U.S. tariffs on the export-dependent

BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
Asia|Business|Economy

Bank of Korea's Chang says need to monitor household debt growth

A board member of South Korea's central bank said on Wednesday household debt growth could take centre stage in policy discussions again amid an

Bank of Korea's Chang says need to monitor household debt growth
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BOJ keeps interest rates steady as widely expected

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, underscoring policymakers' preference to spend more time gauging how mounting global economic risks from higher U.S.

BOJ keeps interest rates steady as widely expected
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NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts

New Zealand’s economy likely crept out of recession in the fourth quarter but the overall growth impulse still remains weak, clearing the way for the central

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts
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Stock market today: Back down goes Wall Street as Big Tech resumes its slide

Wall Street swung back down, and its former superstars once again led the way

Stock market today: Back down goes Wall Street as Big Tech resumes its slide
Americas|Business|Economy

Chile's economy slows in Q4 but full-year growth beats estimates

Chile's economy slowed in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the previous three months but gained steam compared to a year earlier and full-year growth exceeded official estimates,

Chile's economy slows in Q4 but full-year growth beats estimates
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TSX falls ahead of Fed rate decision as inflation heats up

Canada's main stock index fell on Tuesday as domestic data showed inflation heating up and investors awaited an interest rate decision by the U.S.

TSX falls ahead of Fed rate decision as inflation heats up
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Putin urges officials not to freeze Russian economy in 'cryotherapy chamber'

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his economic officials on Tuesday not to freeze the Russian economy as if it were in a "cryotherapy

Putin urges officials not to freeze Russian economy in 'cryotherapy chamber'
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Bond investors brace for US slowdown, shed risk as Fed seen on hold

Bond investors are bracing for a U.S. economic downturn, as they pare back risky exposures, while many are extending duration in their fixed-income

Bond investors brace for US slowdown, shed risk as Fed seen on hold
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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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Fed watchers see good chance of change in balance sheet drawdown

By Michael S.

Fed watchers see good chance of change in balance sheet drawdown
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ to hike rates gradually given wage outlook, Goldman says

The Bank of Japan is likely to keep hiking interest rates gradually as wages are seen rising at a pace that will keep inflation stably around its 2% target, according

BOJ to hike rates gradually given wage outlook, Goldman says
Asia|Business|Economy

Bank of Korea board wary of faster loss of economic momentum, minutes show

Most of the Bank of Korea's board members assessed Asia's fourth largest economy was losing steam faster than expected due to sluggish domestic spending and uncertainties from U.S.

Bank of Korea board wary of faster loss of economic momentum, minutes show
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts

Australia's central bank said on Tuesday it remained more cautious than the market about the prospects for further policy easing, after it cut interest rates for the

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts