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Trump urgently wants Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. That won't happen this week, economists say.
President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at ...
BOJ keeps rates steady, revises up inflation forecast
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Thursday and raised its inflation forecast for the current fiscal year, ...
Bank of England interest rates decision 'nailed on' and 'more is to come'
The financial markets are betting on a quarter-point cut on August 8, with further easing likely in November or December ...
Fed likely to stand pat on interest rates, stay coy on September cut amid Trump pressure
Federal Reserve is likely to leave key interest unchanged and avoid hints on whether a September cut is likely amid tariff uncertainty, Trump pressure ...
Slow US job gains expected in July; unemployment rate forecast rising to 4.2%
U.S. job growth likely slowed in July, with the unemployment rate forecast rising back to 4.2%, but that probably would be ...
Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to ...
Bank of England set to cut interest rates - new forecast of savings
"We’re likely to see interest rates cut again in August as the Committee maintains its pace of one 25bps cut per quarter.” ...
Economist Warns Fed Could Hike Interest Rates Despite Trump Calls for Cut
The Fed's rate-setting committee is scheduled to meet later this week as Trump continues to push for looser monetary policy.
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Interest rates cut to 2022 low, MPC says it will target 3% inflation - even as govt talks continue
As expected, interest rates were lowered by 25 basis points on Thursday. All six of the SA Reserve Bank’s monetary policy ...
Trump hits Powell as 'total loser' after Fed leaves rates unchanged
President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a "total loser" after the central bank left interest rates unchanged despite his repeated calls for cuts.