Fed's Harker still expects rate cuts but sees considerable uncertainty
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker said on Thursday he still expects the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates but added that the policy path is clouded by considerable economic uncertainty.
Fed's Christopher Waller Supports Rate Cuts Despite Trump Tariff Concerns
Fed's Christopher Waller signaled that he supports cutting interest rates, despite high inflation and Trump's tariff concerns.
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec.
If the Fed pauses rate cuts in January, it might be because of Trump, Fed minutes show
Federal Reserve officials in December signaled concerns that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could stoke inflation, contributing to a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year and even a pause this month.
Fed Minutes Suggest Officials Will Hold Rates Steady for Now
The central bank cut rates last month but saw risks of somewhat firmer price pressures this year due to potential tariff increases by President-elect Trump.
Fed minutes may begin to show the hurdle to further rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials have been signaling that further interest rate cuts are on hold for now given slowed progress on inflation and a still-strong U.S. economy, but minutes from the central bank'
US Fed Officials Concerned Over 'Stalled' Disinflation, Tariffs: Minutes
US Federal Reserve officials raised concerns in December that the fight against inflation may have "stalled" in recent months, and weighed the likely impact of Trump's trade policies, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.
Fed officials are worried about the inflation impacts from Trump's policies, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting expressed concern about inflation and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump's policies could have, indicating that they would be moving more slowly on interest rate cuts because of the uncertainty,
China’s Central Bank Beefs Up Support As Yuan Nears 16-Month Low
China’s currency has had a rough start to 2025. It is nearing a 16-month low and many economists predict it has further to ...
Thai central bank seen cutting key rate by 50 bps in 2025, bond market group says
Thailand's central bank is expected to cut rates twice, totalling 50 basis points this year starting in the second quarter ...
Central Bank Gold Statistics: November 2024
Assessing the final act of 2024, central banks around the world continued to play a leading role in the demand for gold.
China to Issue Central Bank Bills in Hong Kong Amid Weakening Yuan
The People’s Bank of China will issue central bank bills in Hong Kong next week, a tool that is typically used to stabilize ...
Chile Central Bank Warns of ‘Significant Risks’ Around Rate Path
Chile’s central bank said its future monetary policy decisions should consider significant risks including short-term ...
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Thai central bank rebuffs demand for steps to boost inflation
THAILAND’S central bank is comfortable with the outlook for subdued inflation as it focuses the monetary policy to ensure ...
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Why Tanzania’s central bank is upbeat about 2025 prospects
Mainland Tanzania’s economy is projected to expand by approximately six percent, while Zanzibar’s growth is forecast to reach 6.8 percent ...
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Tanzania keeps lending rate at 6% for fourth quarter in a row
Kenya’s current CBR is 12.75 percent, Burundi’s 12 percent, and Uganda’s 10 percent. Rwanda is the only other EAC partner ...
Euro-Zone Inflation Rebounds But Won’t Derail ECB Rate Cuts
Euro-area inflation accelerated last month, supporting the European Central Bank’s gradual approach to reducing interest ...