Bank of England holds interest rates, warns global trade uncertainty has intensified

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...

NBC News - 1d

Bank of England Cautious Amid Economic Uncertainty and Rising Bills

Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.

The New York Times - 7h

Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – business live

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%. Bank of England says companies freezing hiring plans as it keeps interest rates on hold In the property ...

The Guardian - 10h

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.

CNBC - 1d

UK wage growth holds steady at 5.9%

Figures come as Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates on Thursday

Financial Times - 16h

Bank of England keeps rates on hold at 4.5%

Rate-setters are grappling with combination of a sluggish economy and continuing price pressures

Financial Times - 9h

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...

NBC News - 1d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook

Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.

CBS News - 1d

Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.

The New York Times - 1d

Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates

A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...

The Guardian - 4d

Swiss National Bank makes quarter-point interest rate cut, cites 'low inflationary pressure'

Switzerland's central bank on Thursday announced its latest interest rate decision.

CNBC - 14h

Global economy takes centre stage

OECD updates growth forecasts, a clutch of central banks set interest rates and the IOC picks a new Olympics president

Financial Times - 4d

The world’s lowest interest rate no longer belongs to Japan

The world’s lowest interest rate is longer Japan but Switzerland after the Swiss National Bank cut rates by a quarter-point.

MarketWatch - 13h

Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates

Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.

ABC News - 10h

The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.

NBC News - 6d

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

BBC News - 6d

Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump tariff uncertainty pushes BoJ to hold rates

Risk of potential US downturn weighs on Tokyo’s hope for economic revival

Financial Times - 1d

Lagarde says ‘impossible’ for ECB to always guarantee 2% inflation

Potential price pressure from trade war and debt-fuelled borrowing add to uncertainty, warns central bank president

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper

High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.

CNBC - 6d

Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank

Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.

BBC News - 8h

A Tariff Pile-On Threatens to Escalate a Global Trade War

American trading partners responded swiftly to President Trump’s latest round of levies with countermeasures, creating more uncertainty for C.E.O.s.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Accenture warns Musk’s Doge-led spending crackdown is hitting revenues

Consulting group says US government purchases have slowed and global economic uncertainty has risen

Financial Times - 5h

Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year

The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

CNBC - 1d

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes and Fed unlikely to change interest rate: Morning Rundown

Russia and Ukraine trade strikes. Fed's anticipated interest rate decision amid market turmoil. Do judges have too much power? SEC dominates March Madness.

NBC News - 1d

Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook

The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.

CNBC - 1d

Trump’s trade war will damage global growth, OECD warns

Forecasts downgraded for a dozen G20 economies and alarm sounded on ‘ratcheting up’ of trade barriers

Financial Times - 3d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.

CNBC - 1d

Indonesia shores up rupiah as fears over sluggish economy mount

Central bank maintains benchmark interest rate at 5.75%

Financial Times - 1d

‘Don’t call it zombie deer disease’: scientists warn of ‘global crisis’ as infections spread across the US

The contagious, fatal illness in deer, elk and moose must be taken seriously, say experts as it takes hold in the US and reaches other countries. While it has not infected humans yet, the risk is ...

The Guardian - 14h

The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.

CNBC - 1d

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump’s Trade War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, OECD Says

Growth outlooks in the United States and several other countries are projected to slow this year and next, as uncertainty on trade and economic policy takes a toll.

The New York Times - 2d

Report: Houston has repeatedly shown trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker

Houston has repeatedly expressed trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reports, but Phoenix isn’t yet open to such a deal.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan

Chinese top officials have pledged to ramp up monetary easing measures, including interest rate cuts "at appropriate times."

CNBC - 22h

Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks

Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Fed Holds Interest Rates While Revising Outlook Slightly Downward

Chair Jerome Powell said Fed forecasts for 2025 trimmed growth estimates, nudged unemployment up, and lifted inflation expectations as Trump tariffs show ripple effects.

Inc. - 5h

Trump says the Fed should cut rates to ease the economy’s transition to his tariffs

President Donald Trump is encouraging the central bank to cut interest rates as a backstop for his tariff plans.

CNBC - 8h

Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.

CBS News - 1d

Bank of England holds interest rates, warns global trade uncertainty has intensified

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