Swiss inflation surges, rate cut expected
Swiss annual inflation accelerated more than anticipated in April, rising to 1.4 per cent from 1 per cent in March,…
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Rate cuts on horizon; says next BoE deputy governor
While it’s too early to specify when, a rate cut by the central bank is imminent, Clare Lombardelli, the incoming…
Swedish central bank proposes $4.05b capital injection
The Swedish central bank, Riksbank, proposed a capital injection of 43.7 billion Swedish crowns ($4.05 billion) to…
Yuan rises as preferred carry trade currency
The yuan is emerging as a preferred funding currency for carry trades in the global market, following Japan’s shift…
South Africa’s inflation: a February ascent
South Africa witnessed in February a rise in consumer inflation for the second consecutive month, reaching 5.6 per…
Japan’s central bank likely to normalise monetary policy
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to normalize its ultra-loose monetary policy soon, a move that coincides with…
French inflation hits 2.5-year low
French inflation slowed to its lowest point since September 2021, intensifying discussions about the timing of the…
Rate cuts depend on March outlook – ECB official
The European Central Bank (ECB) rate cuts will depend on the new outlook for inflation and economic growth, set to…
Wall Street ends mixed in shortened Black Friday trading
U.S. stocks closed with a little change in holiday-shortened trading on Friday, with low volume and conviction.
Egypt’s central bank leaves key interest rates on hold
Egypt’s central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi showed…