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Today: March 16, 2025
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Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China should choose 'right timing and strength' for monetary easing, state media says

SHANGHAI ((Reuters)) - China should choose the right timing and force in easing monetary policy, state media said on Saturday in the latest signal that further easing to boost the world's second-

China should choose 'right timing and strength' for monetary easing, state media says
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Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path

American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing

Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will likely keep interest rates steady at its March 20 meeting as global trade risks and battles over the national budget

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

ECB's Holzmann backs holding rates in April on inflation risks

European Central Bank policymaker Robert Holzmann backs keeping interest rates unchanged next month as higher trade tariffs and more government spending raise the risk of a new

ECB's Holzmann backs holding rates in April on inflation risks
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK public inflation expectations surged in February, BoE survey shows

The British public's expectations for inflation in the long run rose in February to their highest level in more than five years, according to a Bank of England survey on Friday that is

UK public inflation expectations surged in February, BoE survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Central bank frenzy meets political storm

The week ahead is crammed with central bank decisions, first and foremost the U.S.

Central bank frenzy meets political storm
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ to debate economic risks from Trump trade war, rates seen steady

The Bank of Japan is set to keep interest rates steady next week and discuss just how much of a risk the escalating U.S. trade war poses to the export-reliant economy

BOJ to debate economic risks from Trump trade war, rates seen steady
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says

Polish central bank Governor Adam Glapinski said on Thursday there were no reasons for cutting interest rates at the moment due to the outlook for inflation and he did not think

No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ set to hold rates this month, hike to 0.75% in Q3, most likely July: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep its key interest rate steady at its March 19 meeting, with over two-thirds of economists expecting a 25-basis-point hike to

BOJ set to hold rates this month, hike to 0.75% in Q3, most likely July: Reuters poll
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 bps, warns of tariff crisis

The Bank of Canada trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday to 2.75% and raised concerns about inflationary pressures and

Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 bps, warns of tariff crisis
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada to be cautious about future rate moves

The Bank of Canada released the following text of opening remarks by Governor Tiff Macklem on Wednesday: "Good morning.

FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada to be cautious about future rate moves
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June

Cooler inflation last month leaves the door open for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates by mid-year, but the central bank remains worried that U.S. tariff

Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

BOJ unfazed by rising bond yields, signals resolve to keep hiking rates

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Wednesday took in stride recent rises in bond yields, saying they were a natural reflection of market expectations of future

BOJ unfazed by rising bond yields, signals resolve to keep hiking rates
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's wholesale inflation hits 4%, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive

Japan's annual wholesale inflation hit 4.0% in February, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring pressure from rising raw material costs that will keep alive market

Japan's wholesale inflation hits 4%, keeps BOJ rate-hike bets alive
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

TSX hits 4-month low as investors price in slower economic growth

Canada's main stock index extended its recent declines on Tuesday, including losses for financial and consumer-related shares, as the implementation of U.S

TSX hits 4-month low as investors price in slower economic growth
Americas|Business|Economy

Brazil's industrial output undershoots forecasts, remains steady in January

Industrial production in Brazil remained unchanged in January from December, government statistics agency IBGE said on Tuesday, undershooting market forecasts as indicators

Brazil's industrial output undershoots forecasts, remains steady in January
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ to beef up scrutiny on impact of rising rates on banks, deposits

The Bank of Japan said it will increase scrutiny into how lenders are estimating the impact of rising interest rates on their profits in next fiscal year's on-site

BOJ to beef up scrutiny on impact of rising rates on banks, deposits
Australia|Business|Economy

Australian consumer confidence hits 3-year high in March, survey says

Australian consumer sentiment hit a three-year high in March as slowing inflation and the first interest rate cut in over four years helped lift the gloomy mood for consumers, a

Australian consumer confidence hits 3-year high in March, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia business confidence falls in February despite interest rate relief, survey says

A measure of Australian business confidence fell back into negative territory in February despite some interest rate relief from the central bank, a survey showed on Tuesday,

Australia business confidence falls in February despite interest rate relief, survey says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet

The Federal Reserve won't lower interest rates at its policy meeting next week, but could deliver the first of a set of rapid-fire reductions in borrowing costs in June if rising fears of

Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Bank of Israel stays cautiously optimistic on inflation, rates outlook

Bank of Israel policymakers are cautiously optimistic that inflation will ease later in 2025 in the wake of uncertainty stemming from the effects of Israel's war

Bank of Israel stays cautiously optimistic on inflation, rates outlook
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB must remain open-minded on whether to keep cutting rates or pause, Kazimir says

There are still plenty of upside risks to euro zone inflation, so the European Central Bank must remain open-minded on whether to press ahead with interest rate cuts or pause

ECB must remain open-minded on whether to keep cutting rates or pause, Kazimir says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Pakistan unexpectedly halts easing cycle, keeping key interest rate at 12%

Pakistan's central bank unexpectedly halted its easing cycle on Monday, keeping its key policy rate at 12%, saying there could still be price risks including from an

Pakistan unexpectedly halts easing cycle, keeping key interest rate at 12%
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Japan govt panel members urge vigilance on rising inflation, rate impact

Private-sector members of a key Japanese government panel on Monday urged policymakers to be vigilant to the risks of rising inflation hurting the economy as the

Japan govt panel members urge vigilance on rising inflation, rate impact