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Brazil central bank hikes rates to near 20-year high, leaves next steps open
Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday in a sixth straight hike that pushed borrowing ...
Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 3.5% as inflation drops more than expected
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic’s central bank cut its key interest rate again on Wednesday, with lower-than-expected ...
Preserving Central Bank Credibility: Addressing Threats To The Fed's Independence
President Trump’s longstanding criticism of the Fed Chairman Powell came to a head when the White House confirmed 2 weeks ago ...
Thailand to open applications for central bank governor next week, official says
The committee that will select Thailand's new central bank head will open applications for the role next week, an official ...
Poland’s Central Bank Joins Europe’s Rate-Cutting Wave
The key rate was lowered to 5.25% from 5.7%, its first cut since October 2023.
Bank of England cuts interest rates: Here's what it means for your money
The Bank of England’s interest rate cut is likely to bring relief to borrowers, businesses and hard-pressed consumers across ...
Canadian financial system stable, but trade war poses big risks, says central bank
A prolonged trade war could increase the risks to Canadian financial stability by hurting banks and other institutions and ...
Taiwan Central Bank Says U.S. Didn’t Make Forex Demands, Urges Calm as Currency Surges
Taiwan’s central bank has denied speculation that the U.S. asked the island to lift the value of the Taiwan dollar, convening ...
Trump is desperate for a boost from the Fed. Here are 2 reasons the bank's hands may be tied.
The Fed is dealing with competing macroeconomic forces that could tie its hands and leave Powell and the central bank behind ...