Fed’s review of KeyCorp deal signals lighter touch on bank mergers by central bank

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  European Central Bank cuts rates for fourth time this year

  ECB lowers borrowing cost as inflation falls and economy remains weak. The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year and kept the door open to further easing in 2025 as ...
  
  The Guardian - 1d
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  ‘Merger Monday’ spree signals revival of deals since Trump victory

  US companies ink more than $35bn in transactions as election sends jolt of enthusiasm through industry
  
  Financial Times - 4d

• India appoints Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as new central bank governor

  India has appointed Sanjay Malhotra as governor of the country's central bank for a three-year period, according to CNBC TV18.
  
  CNBC - 4d

• Why do central banks buy gold? Experts weigh in

  Knowing the main reasons why central banks buy gold could help inform your approach to gold investing.
  
  CBS News - Dec. 6

• India central bank cuts growth forecast

  RBI holds rates and says economy has bottomed out
  
  Financial Times - Dec. 6
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  Toronto-Dominion Bank Suspends Growth Targets as It Reviews Business

  Toronto-Dominion Bank said it suspended financial-growth targets as it reviews its business options, weeks after settling U.S. charges it failed to properly monitor money laundering.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5
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  9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed

  Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.
  
  Wired - Dec. 5

• Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses central bank independence, crypto at Dealbook conference

  The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.
  
  CNBC - Dec. 4
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  Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD

  Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludes
  
  Financial Times - Dec. 4

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