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Global Market | European shares slip on Fed hike bets, tech dragEuropean markets opened lower Tuesday, impacted by anticipated US Federal Reserve rate hikes and concerns over escalating corporate AI inve...
EU bets on digital euro to cut US tech addictionThe EU believes a digital euro is the answer to cutting its addiction to US payment systems like Visa and Mastercard as well as Apple Pay a...
US Stock Market: Warsh reshapes Fed playbook with leaner messaging and reform agendaUS Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a major shift in central bank communication by adopting shorter policy statements and focusi...
Charting the global economy: Fed turns hawkish, China demand weakensFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a shift towards interest-rate hikes amid persistent inflation, while euro-area price pressure...
Global Markets: Central banks stay vigilant despite oil price relief after US-Iran truceGlobal central banks remain cautious despite easing oil prices following the US-Iran truce. While lower energy costs ease inflation fears, ...
Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economi...
US Stock Market: Analysts see inflation driving Fed's hawkish shift under WarshThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, signaling potential future hikes due to persistent inflation concerns. Policymakers' update...
Gold price on June 18: Why is gold rate crashing?Gold rate today: Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, elevated interest rates tend to pressure bullion.
Global Market Today: Asian shares gain as US-Iran deal takes effectUS stock futures rose as President Trump signed an interim deal to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy concerns...
Gold falls 1% after Fed holds rates steady, signals rate hike this yearGold prices fell significantly on Wednesday. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but indicated a possible increase later...
US Stock Market: UBS pushes Fed rate cut expectations to 2027 on hawkish policy outlookUBS Global Wealth Management now expects the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged through 2026, delaying rate cuts until 202...
Euro zone bond yields steady near two-week low after Middle East peace dealEuro zone bond yields stabilized after a recent dip. A US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is easing energy supply concerns. This d...
Global Market | European shares inch up as investors assess US-Iran agreementEuropean stock exchanges kicked off the day with a bullish trend on Tuesday, riding the wave of Monday's upward momentum. Market participan...
Ukraine aims to align banks, insurers with EU rules by 2028, central banker saysUkraine is fast-tracking financial reforms to align its banking and insurance sectors with EU standards by 2028, despite ongoing war. Gover...
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year highThe Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1.0 percent. This marks a 31-year high for interest rates. The move signals a strong foc...
Dollar hits 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace dealThe US dollar weakened significantly on Monday. This happened after news of a peace deal between the United States and Iran emerged. Oil pr...
Fed and BoE stay guarded after 100 days of Iran warGlobal central banks are poised to maintain current interest rates this week. The Iran war's impact on inflation and growth remains a key c...
Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
Global Market | European shares edge higher ahead of ECB rate verdict; Mideast tensions eyedEuropean stocks saw a slight rise today. Investors remain cautious due to rising Middle East tensions. Crude oil prices are high, impacting...