UK property asking prices fall in August – Rightmove
The average price of property coming to the UK market fell by a seasonal 1.3 per cent, or £4,969, in August to…
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Sterling rises on economic data, defence spending eyed
Sterling strengthened on Monday as investors digested upbeat UK economic data and the government’s plans to boost…
UK house prices up in March – Halifax
UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent in March, lifting the average property value to £297,781 and pushing annual…
Eurozone business lending accelerates in March, ECB data shows
Lending to eurozone businesses picked up pace in March, rising 2.3 per cent year-on-year, up from 2.1 per cent in…
URGENT: Egypt c.bank cuts rates by 225 bps, first easing in 5 years amid slowing inflation
Egypt’s central bank (CBE) cut its key interest rates by 225 basis points on Thursday, delivering its first rate…
Fitch sees ‘deeper’ rate cuts in Europe, emerging markets as growth slows
Central banks in Europe and emerging markets are poised to deliver “deeper rate cuts” in 2025 than previously…
ECB’s Wunsch warns against excessive rate cuts
European Central Bank policymaker Pierre Wunsch cautioned that the eurozone risks "sleepwalking" into excessive…
ECB’s Knot backs market forecast for rate cuts
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Klaas Knot expressed support for market expectations of interest rate cuts…
ECB aims for balanced rate cuts in 2025 – Lane
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to ease monetary policy further this year but must tread carefully to…
Wheat prices hit 5-m low amid supply surge
Wheat prices are experiencing their longest decline in over five months, driven by expectations of ample global…
Gradual rate cuts likely over next year- BoE’s Bailey
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey indicated that gradual interest rate cuts are likely over the next…
Hungary’s inflation slows to 3% in September ’24
Hungary's inflation has eased to 3 per cent in September, aligning with the central bank's target, according to the…
Investor confidence rallies on potential Fed rate cuts – BofA
Global investor sentiment improved in September for the first time since June, driven by optimism over a potential…
Emerging East Asia’s financial outlook improve amid rate cut bets
The financial conditions in Emerging East Asia have improved, resulting in lower bond yields due to decreasing…
Gold prices remain near record highs
Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday, remaining close to record highs as a rebound in the US dollar cooled…
Poland should hold off on rate cuts – IMF’s Gottlieb
Poland should exercise caution before resuming interest rate cuts due to potential wage growth that could put…
Bitcoin up on Trump pro-crypto agenda
Bitcoin has reached its highest level since mid-June, buoyed by Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance and expectations…
Yen soars on BOJ tightening calls
The yen rose on Tuesday as investors reacted to comments from a senior politician calling for more aggressive…
ECB’s Kazimir hints at two more rate cuts this year
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Peter Kazimir indicated on Monday that the bank may consider two additional…
ECB inflation goals jeopardised by productivity concerns
A critical element in the European Central Bank's (ECB) strategy for reducing inflation to 2 per cent is facing…
European stocks surge amid ECB rate cut speculation
European equities saw gains as a policy maker hinted at potential interest rate cuts in the euro area this year.
European stocks stable post-French political ripples
European shares remained steady on Tuesday following losses in the previous session due to political uncertainties…
ECB must wait until Sept. for next rate cut – Kazimir
The European Central Bank’s September policy meeting will play a crucial role in deciding whether to implement…
Eurozone investor sentiment up for eighth month
Investor morale in the eurozone rose for the eighth consecutive month in June, according to a survey by Sentix on…
Eurozone banks may face fines for ECB climate goal miss
Some eurozone banks may face fines for failing to meet the European Central Bank's climate-related goals, according…
Australian home prices to beat inflation, poll shows
Australian home prices are expected to outpace overall inflation in the coming years despite diminishing hopes for…
Gold prices hold steady, dollar weakens
Gold prices held steady on Tuesday at $2,350.85 per ounce, as the dollar weakened and investors awaited key US…
Gold prices rebound slightly on Monday
Gold prices rose on Monday after hitting a two-week low, as investors reassess their expectations for US interest…
Gold prices slide 0.3% on Thursday
Gold prices fell for the third day in a row, dropping 0.3 per cent to $2,370.74 per ounce by 03:35 GMT.
UK house prices see first annual increase in 9 months
British house prices increased by 1.8 per cent annually in March, marking the first rise since June of the previous…
Gold holds steady as investors eye Fed minutes
Gold prices held steady above $2,400 on Wednesday as investors awaited the release of the latest Federal Reserve…
Gold prices pull back from record high
Gold prices fell on Tuesday after reaching a record high the day before, as the US dollar gained 0.1 per cent,…
Gold soars to all-time high on rate cut bets
Gold prices hit a record high on Monday due to expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut.
Gold inches up on expectations for Fed rate cuts
Gold prices rose on Thursday after US CPI eased concerns about rising prices, increasing expectations of Federal…
Gold prices stable as eyes on key US data
Gold prices remained stable on Wednesday, with investors anticipating a key US inflation report that may influence…
Gold prices edge up as investors eye inflation data
Gold prices inched higher on Tuesday, defying the pull of potential interest rate cuts as investors awaited key…
US dollar holds steady as markets await key inflation data
The dollar held steady against major currencies on Monday as investors awaited key US inflation data that could…
European shares peak on earnings optimism, rate cut hopes
European shares reached their highest point in over a month on Tuesday, buoyed by a wave of positive corporate…
European shares dips on earnings, Fed news
European shares started on a subdued note as investors on Thursday, returning from a mid-week holiday, grappled…
UK’s FTSE 100 rises ahead of Fed decision
UK's FTSE 100 index saw a slight increase of 0.2 per cent at 0721 GMT on Wednesday, continuing its upward trend…