23 h. ago Thailand Surprises With Rate Cut as Risks to Growth Increase

The Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and public calls for lower borrowing costs from both the prime minister and the International Monetary Fund.

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65 h. ago Mexico Inflation Ticks Higher in Line With Banxico Forecasts

Mexico’s annual inflation accelerated roughly in line with economists’ forecasts in early February, holding near the central bank’s estimates and keeping chances of a sixth straight interest rate cut in play.

Economics

3 d. ago BOK May Resume Rate Cuts as Fiscal Aid in Limbo: Decision Guide

The Bank of Korea is widely expected to resume its easing cycle this week in the absence of early fiscal stimulus, supporting the economy against Donald Trump’s tariff war that has already weighed on business and consumer confidence dented by political turmoil.

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8 d. ago Bank of Canada could skip March rate cut: Economists on the latest inflation numbers

Policymakers find themselves in an awkward position. some say

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8 d. ago German Investor Outlook Improves Most in Two Years Before Vote

Investor confidence in Germany’s economy improved by the most in two years, with elections this weekend set to produce a more market-friendly government and interest-rate cuts bolstering demand.

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9 d. ago Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s inflation cools. The Reserve Bank of Australia reduced the cash rate by a quarter percentage point from 4.35% to 4.1%. at its first board meeting for the year. The cut was […]

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9 d. ago Fed’s Waller Favors Pausing Rate Cuts Until Inflation Bump Fades

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said recent economic data support keeping interest rates on hold, but if inflation behaves as it did in 2024, policymakers can get back to cutting “at some point this year.”

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