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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent as inflation relief signals spring pivot

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75 percent as inflation relief signals spring pivot

The decision to hold rates comes after a narrow 5-4 vote among the MPC members

Australia RBA interest rate hike hits households as cash rate reaches 3.85 percent in first tightening since 2023

Australia RBA interest rate hike hits households as cash rate reaches 3.85 percent in first tightening since 2023

The December Consumer Price Index showed inflation rising to 3.8 percent, alarming financial markets

U.S. trade deficit widens 94.6 percent, marking largest jump since 1992 as imports surpass records

U.S. trade deficit widens 94.6 percent, marking largest jump since 1992 as imports surpass records

The import surge, driven by technology needs, indicates a strong demand unmatched by domestic production

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

Bank of Japan holds interest rates steady at 0.75 percent, upgrades growth and inflation forecasts

An 8-1 vote reveals divided opinions on potential rate hikes amid Japan's economic recovery efforts

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing

South Korea’s central bank holds rates at 2.5 percent, signals shift away from further easing

BOK's latest meeting shows a commitment to steady interest rates amidst rising inflation

China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

China maintains benchmark lending rates for seventh consecutive month

Economic indicators suggest ongoing struggles, with the property sector and consumer spending driving concerns

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 30-year high

The central bank's first rate increase since January came amid expectations that the momentum for wage hikes will continue into next year

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

U.K. economy grows 0.3 percent in Q2 2025 despite global trade pressures, policy tightening

Moderate growth reflects resilience amid high inflation, tariff disruptions, and cautious business investments

China keeps benchmark lending rates steady for fourth consecutive month in September

China keeps benchmark lending rates steady for fourth consecutive month in September

The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was held at 3.0 percent on Monday, while the five-year LPR remained unchanged at 3.5 percent

U.K. inflation climbs to 3.8 percent in July on rising restaurant, hotel, and food prices

U.K. inflation climbs to 3.8 percent in July on rising restaurant, hotel, and food prices

Transport costs surged 3.2 percent, driven by a 30.2 percent increase in airfares

U.S. consumer prices rise 2.7 percent in July amid September rate cut bets

U.S. consumer prices rise 2.7 percent in July amid September rate cut bets

Core CPI rose 0.3 percent in July and 3.1 percent from a year earlier, compared with forecasts of 0.3 percent and 3 percent

Australia’s central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points, revising economic growth forecast to 1.7 percent

Australia’s central bank lowers rates by 25 basis points, revising economic growth forecast to 1.7 percent

RBA cited weaker public demand as key factor in lowering annual economic outlook for 2025

India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

India holds interest rates steady as U.S. tariffs loom over exports

Economists suggest limited easing opportunities as U.S. tariffs impact India's export landscape

U.K.’s GDP falls 0.3 percent in April 2025, biggest monthly drop since October 2023

U.K.’s GDP falls 0.3 percent in April 2025, biggest monthly drop since October 2023

There was a monthly decrease of 63.5 percent in U.K. residential transactions in April 2025, compared with March 2025

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2 percent in March, jobless rate declines

Eurozone inflation falls to 2.2 percent in March, jobless rate declines

Strengthening calls for additional interest rate cuts from ECB

Eurozone business activity rises to 50.4 in March, highest level in seven months

Eurozone business activity rises to 50.4 in March, highest level in seven months

Germany's manufacturing rebound and easing inflation signal a positive shift in Europe's economic engine

Eurozone annual inflation up to 2.5 percent, March rate cut still likely

Eurozone annual inflation up to 2.5 percent, March rate cut still likely

Last week, Lagarde suggested price growth may fluctuate before slowing toward the 2 percent target later

U.S. adds 143,000 jobs in January as unemployment rate slips to 4 percent

U.S. adds 143,000 jobs in January as unemployment rate slips to 4 percent

November and December payrolls were revised up by 100,000 due to routine annual adjustments

India central bank delivers first rate cut in almost 5 years as inflation eases

India central bank delivers first rate cut in almost 5 years as inflation eases

The central bank cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent after keeping it unchanged for eleven consecutive policy meetings

Bank of Korea plans additional rate cuts in 2025 as prices stabilize

Bank of Korea plans additional rate cuts in 2025 as prices stabilize

Central bank slashed its policy rate last month for the second time in a row to help prop up the economy

U.S. new home sales rise 5.9 percent to 664,000 in November

U.S. new home sales rise 5.9 percent to 664,000 in November

The median sales price of a new U.S. home in November 2024 was $402,600, down from $437,300 in October

Australia central bank holds interest rates at 4.35 percent

Banking & Finance

Australia central bank holds interest rates at 4.35 percent

The economy grew by only 0.8 percent over the past year, the slowest pace of growth since the early 1990s

Japan’s economic growth surpasses estimates: 1.2 percent GDP revision and implications for interest rate hikes

Japan’s economic growth surpasses estimates: 1.2 percent GDP revision and implications for interest rate hikes

Japan's economy grew faster than expected in July-September, driven by higher capital investment and exports

Fed to keep interest rates unchanged in December, says Nomura

Banking & Finance

Fed to keep interest rates unchanged in December, says Nomura

Other global brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and J.P.Morgan, anticipate a 25 bps cut from the central bank next month