Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving...
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in...
Powell defends Fed’s independence amid Trump’s remarks
President Trump’s push to oust Fed Chair Powell drew warnings from CEOs and spurred a brief market rally after his reversal....
CBE reduces deposit lending and discount rates by 2.25 percent
The Central Bank of Egypt has reduced key interest rates by 225 basis points in April 2025, adjusting deposit, lending, and discount rates to support...
Bitcoin gains momentum as investors bet on 2025 Fed rate cuts
Bitcoin surged past $96,000 as Fed’s Raphael Bostic signaled rate cuts in 2025, boosting investor optimism and driving expectations of a shift in U.S. monetary...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
Bitcoin drops 7.3% since Trump’s inauguration amid weak sentiment
Bitcoin slipped 0.8% to $96,197 on Monday, extending its 7.3% decline since Trump’s inauguration as investors watch for U.S. policy shifts and Federal Reserve decisions....
U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data
Treasury yields declined despite inflation data exceeding forecasts. Investors focused on upcoming Fed signals as markets awaited the PCE index to gauge inflation trends and...
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop after inflation data surprises markets
U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday after inflation data exceeded forecasts, raising fears of delayed rate cuts. The CPI report fueled uncertainty, sending the Dow, S&P 500,...
UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% amid weak UK growth, signaling further reductions ahead as inflation slows and economic uncertainty persists....