2 h. ago S&P 500 Rises on Easing US Inflation Data, Upbeat Tech Outlook

Stocks advanced on Thursday as a cooler-than-expected inflation report lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates further. An optimistic outlook in the tech sector also boosted sentiment.

Economics

7 h. ago In Full: Bank of England Policymakers’ Views After Cutting Rates

The Bank of England is giving investors a more detailed look at the range of views across the nine members of its rate-setting panel.

Events

7 h. ago Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75% With Weaker Inflation Ahead

The Bank of England cut interest rates to the lowest in almost three years in a pre-Christmas boost for UK households, and suggested inflation is cooling enough for it to ease policy further in 2026.

Economics

10 h. ago Modest but steady economic growth likely means no interest rate cut for Europe

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Signs of a modest economic upswing in Europe will likely let the European Central Bank keep interest rates unchanged Thursday for a fourth straight meeting. President Christine Lagarde has said at recent meetings that monetary policy remains “in a good place” with the benchmark deposit rate at 2%. Analysts expect that […]

Economics

19 h. ago BOE Set to Resume Rate Cuts After Inflation Drop: Decision Guide

The Bank of England will likely deliver a pre-Christmas interest-rate cut on Thursday as concerns shift away from inflation and toward the UK’s struggling economy and jobs market.

Economics

20 h. ago US Stocks Drop a Fourth Day as Exit Out of AI Shares Continues

US stocks sank for a fourth straight day as weakness in AI-related stocks outweighed investor optimism about the potential for additional interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Economics

34 h. ago Thailand Cuts Rate as Currency Surge Adds to Growth Headwind

The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate to the lowest since 2022 to bolster a fragile economy weighed down by a stubbornly strong currency and renewed political uncertainty, while leaving the door open for more easing.

Other

35 h. ago Oil and Gold Advance After Venezuela; Dollar Rises: Markets Wrap

Treasuries and US stock futures posted small moves and the dollar climbed after jobs data did little to strengthen the case for further Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Oil advanced after President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Venezuela.

Other

3 d. ago Bank of Canada seen holding interest rate steady through 2026 as inflation cools

The central bank will neither cut nor hike rates for some time to come, say economists

Economics

5 d. ago Christmas Gloom Mounts With Warning Britons Are Scared to Spend

UK households are hoarding cash rather than spending it because the shocks of the past five years have left them feeling financially insecure, a former Bank of England rate-setter warned, adding to a growing sense of gloom in the run-up to Christmas.

Culture

6 d. ago Asian Stocks Rise After Global Gauge Hits New Peak: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks climbed after gauges of US and global equities hit fresh records, with investor sentiment boosted by the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and its upbeat assessment of the US economy.

Economics

6 d. ago Asian Stocks Jump After Global Gauge Hits New Peak: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rallied after gauges of US and global equities hit fresh records, with sentiment boosted by this week’s Federal Reserve’s rate cut and its upbeat assessment of the US economy.

Economics

6 d. ago Asian Stocks Head for Highest Close in a Month: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rallied after gauges of US and global equities hit fresh records, with sentiment boosted by this week’s Federal Reserve’s rate cut and its upbeat assessment of the US economy.

Economics

7 d. ago Asian Stocks to Rise as Fed’s Rate Cut Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were set to echo gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and Chair Jerome Powell voiced optimism that the economy will strengthen as the inflationary impact from tariffs proves temporary.

Economics

7 d. ago Asian Stocks Set for Gains as Fed’s Cut Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap

Asian equities looked poised to echo gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and Chair Jerome Powell voiced optimism that the US economy will strengthen as the inflationary impact from tariffs fades away.

Economics

7 d. ago Asian Stocks Advance as Fed’s Rate Cut Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap

Asian equities echoed gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and Chair Jerome Powell voiced optimism that the US economy will strengthen as the inflationary impact from tariffs fades away.

Economics

8 d. ago U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates but signals fewer cuts ahead

The United States Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.

Other

8 d. ago European Stocks Steady Ahead of Fed as Traders Seek Policy Clues

European stocks were steady before a widely anticipated Federal Reserve interest-rate cut Wednesday, amid concerns that global monetary easing cycles may be coming to an end.

Economics

8 d. ago Bond Traders Cast Doubt on Extended Fed Rate Cuts Past December

Bond traders are betting on a shallower path of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in the year ahead, part of a global move to wager that major central banks will slow or halt their monetary easing.

Economics

9 d. ago Silver tops US$60, gold advances as traders bet on lower rates

Gold also gained as traders awaited the Federal Reserve’s near-certain rate cut and cues on its monetary easing in 2026

Economics