China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms
BEIJING: China’s top economic and financial officials pledged expanded support for technology firms, a push toward more balanced trade and deeper...
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Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate...
Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level...
Egypt’s central bank cuts interest rates by 200 basis points
Egypt’s central bank cut rates by 200bps, easing policy amid slowing inflation, improving growth, and greater economic stability....
Trump says Powell’s termination can’t come fast enough
President Trump’s push to oust Fed Chair Powell drew warnings from CEOs and spurred a brief market rally...
Bitcoin gains momentum as investors bet on 2025 Fed rate cuts
Bitcoin surged past $96,000 as Fed’s Raphael Bostic signaled rate cuts in 2025, boosting investor optimism and driving...
UK inflation jumps to 3% as transport and food prices surge
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase,...
Bitcoin drops 7.3% since Trump’s inauguration amid weak sentiment
Bitcoin slipped 0.8% to $96,197 on Monday, extending its 7.3% decline since Trump’s inauguration as investors watch for...
U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data
Treasury yields declined despite inflation data exceeding forecasts. Investors focused on upcoming Fed signals as markets awaited the...
Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism
U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday after inflation data exceeded forecasts, raising fears of delayed rate cuts. The CPI report...