Despite Pressure Bank of Japan Keeps Interest Rate Targets Unchanged
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Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates After U.K. Inflation Slows
Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.The New York Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
Three Fed interest-rate cuts this year? Yes, top banking economists say.
Top economists at big U.S. banks predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year — with the first reduction in June — even though inflation is unlikely to slow much further in 2024.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig interest rates during the global financial crisis.
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig interest rates during the global financial crisis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
An interesting disconnect in US rate-cut expectations
Economists and the Fed think similar things on what will happen to the US economy. So why is there a big gap in their expectations for interest rates?Financial Times - World -
Bankers jailed for interest rate rigging lose appeal
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, convicted for manipulating a key interest rate, have had their appeals dismissed.BBC News - Top stories -
Mortgage demand stalls, even as interest rates moderate
The usually busy spring housing market is underway, but mortgage demand isn't moving.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
BoE rate-setter warns against rushing to cut interest rates
Comments come after governor Andrew Bailey last week said interest rate cuts were ‘in play’Financial Times - World -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
4 times you should buy a home with interest rates high
Even with mortgage interest rates high, there are some times when it may make sense to buy. Here are four of them.CBS News - Top stories -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - World -
Poland's ruling coalition wants the central bank chief tried in court over hurting state interests
Lawmakers with Poland’s ruling pro-European Union coalition have launched a rare process to bring the central bank chief before a special court on allegations of acting against the country’s financial interestsABC News - World -
Poland's ruling coalition wants the central bank chief tried in court over hurting state interests
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Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
A UK financial trader dubbed the ringleader of an interest rate manipulation scandal loses an appeal
A British financial trader described as the ringleader in the manipulation of a key interest rate before and after the global financial crisis has lost his appeal to have his conviction quashedABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.
Having ridden the New York commercial-property boom together, NYCB and Meridian Capital are now in a changed world of higher interest rates and falling building valuations.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
Parents in Haiti are scrambling to ensure that their children not only stay out of direct harm, but also continue their education amid the ongoing strife caused by violent groups.NBC News - Top stories -
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising Despite Rate-Cut Expectations
The yield on the government’s 10-year note has climbed since the start of the year, propping up mortgage rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German terrorist assessment high but unchanged after Russian attack
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March Madness: TV ratings slightly up over last year despite Sunday's blowouts
The first three days of the NCAA Tournament attracted record ratings, only to see the momentum stifled due to Sunday’s games being blowoutsABC News - Entertainment -
Newest ECB board member says it can cut rates ‘swiftly’ despite rising wages
Piero Cipollone’s comments indicate he may argue for loosening monetary policy at bank’s April meetingFinancial Times - World -
Redefining Your Banking Relationship
Banking is a partnership, not a transaction. And it can help Black women overcome systemic financial hurdles.Inc. - Business -
A turning point in central banking
Last week’s monetary policy moves mark a shift away from strict inflation targetingFinancial Times - World -
USMNT extends dominance over Mexico, eases pressure on Berhalter
The U.S. looked more like itself to win the Concacaf Nations League, but tougher tests await in Copa America.ESPN - Sports -
Netanyahu pressured to conscript ultra-Orthodox men
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The U.S. Is Using the Security Council to Pressure Israel
By not vetoing a cease-fire resolution, Biden is making clear his displeasure with Netanyahu.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Barclays bank payments restored after outage
The bank has apologised as some customers experienced issues with payments into and out of accounts.BBC News - Top stories -
Keeping Migrants on the Job
The White House can let more asylum seekers keep work permits.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Rates need to calm down
They’re being too loudFinancial Times - World -
Bears GM 'surprised' by lesser interest in Fields
Bears GM Ryan Poles said he was "surprised" by the "smaller pool" of teams with interest in Justin Fields, and that he tried to do right by the QB by trading him to the Steelers.ESPN - Sports -
Sources: Louisville targets Charleston's Kelsey
Pat Kelsey, who has guided Charleston to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances, is being targeted by Louisville for its coaching vacancy, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Derby defeat at Man City piles more pressure on Man United manager
Man United boss Marc Skinner went into the derby hoping to reignite his team's European hopes. Instead, a 3-1 loss has increased the pressure on him.ESPN - Sports - Premier League