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European Central Bank cuts rates again, says policy is becoming 'meaningfully less restrictive'
The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points and struck a more hawkish tone in its communication.CNBC - 4h -
European Central Bank to make 'last easy rate cut' as tariffs, higher fiscal spending loom
Disagreement among policymakers may be set to increase as the neutral rate swims into view.CNBC - 1d -
Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut
Inflation in Europe eased to 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering ...ABC News - 3d -
UK lifts restrictions on Syria’s central bank
Twenty-four entities, including oil companies and banks, removed from sanctions listFinancial Times - 3h -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders in increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - 8m -
Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast
The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy
Quarter-point cut to deposit rate, to 2.5%, comes as Trump prepares to impose tariffs on EU exports to US. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has cut interest rates ...The Guardian - 3h -
Fed’s Logan backs shortening maturity of central bank’s balance sheet
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan on Tuesday backed a plan to change the composition of the Fed’s secondary-market purchases of Treasury securities so that the central bank’s holdings match the ...MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
German Central Bank Loss Points to More Economic Woes for Germany
The central bank’s president said it was “not possible to rule out” a third year of no economic growth.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
South Africa’s central bank governor sounds alarm on ‘rightwing populism’
Lesetja Kganyago warns institutions are increasingly a target as the principle of independence comes under attackFinancial Times - 4d -
ECB faces risk of ‘sleepwalking’ into too many rate cuts, says top official
Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor saysFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Wildfires becoming less frequent but more destructive, study finds
Recent wildfires throughout the U.S. have been significantly more devastating. However, the number of these fires has actually gone down in the past few decades, according to a new study published ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Trump's Ukraine policy alarming European leaders
There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
ECB cuts interest rate to 2.5%
Rate-setters shift tone, suggesting possible pause to reductions in borrowing costsFinancial Times - 4h -
ECB cuts interest rate to 2.5%
Rate-setters shift tone, suggesting possible pause to reductions in borrowing costsFinancial Times - 4h -
In foreign policy, Trump needs to be more like Reagan, less like Biden
The Biden administration's reluctance to take action against Russia in Ukraine has been criticized, while Trump's new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made similar rookie mistakes, potentially ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
How fast will the ECB cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 4d -
Yankees update facial hair policy: What other teams have had unusual rules and restrictions?
Between the Cincinnati Reds' hair policy and the Chicago Bulls' headband ban, the Yankees aren't the only ones with a history of antiquated rules.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Why It Matters That AI Writing Help Rates Are on the Rise in Less Well-Educated Parts of the U.S.
Data on how people actually use new AI tools could help inform how you train your staff to use the new technology.Inc. - 1d -
Wall Street Journal on Trump foreign policy: Less 'brave new world' than 'dangerous old one'
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board went after President Trump on foreign policy on Sunday, saying it is "less brave new world than a reversion to a dangerous old one." The board highlighted ...The Hill - 3d -
Bank of England rate setter warns of higher UK inflation risk driven by wages
Deputy governor Dave Ramsden says interest rate cuts must be gradualFinancial Times - 6d -
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Major Asia bank to cut 4,000 roles as AI replaces humans
It makes DBS one of the first major banks to offer details on how AI will affect its operations.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Fed’s Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook
Schmid, a voting member of the Fed’s interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Turkish inflation falls below 40% to set up further rate cuts
Central bank expected to reduce interest rates by 250 basis points when it meets on ThursdayFinancial Times - 3d -
2025 is a renter's market, experts say — but less so for this kind of property
While a construction boom of multi-family buildings helped rein in rent prices for apartments in the U.S., costs are still high for this kind of rental.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Morgan Stanley now expects the ECB to cut on Thursday and again in April
Morgan Stanley says it now expects the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in April as it, like the market, expects a rate cut at Thursday’s meeting.MarketWatch - 2d -
In deporting Asians to Central America, Trump strong-arms weaker nations, experts say
Dozens of mostly Asian migrants were put on a deportation flight on Thursday. But instead of landing near their home countries, the plane arrived in San José, Costa Rica.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Border Patrol chief discusses asylum policy changes, possible DOGE cuts
A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Thune says Senate will consider bill to restrict trans athletes 'early next week'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says legislation to prevent transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports will go to the Senate floor “early next week,” ...The Hill - 5d -
Impact of Musk project on cost-cutting is much less than he claims – report
Associated Press analyzed canceled government contracts and found that 40% will produce no savings. US politics – live updates Elon Musk ’s cost-cutting bonanza appears to be having less ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Less is more: How ‘chain of draft’ could cut AI costs by 90% while improving performance
Zoom researchers unveil "chain of draft," which cuts AI token usage by 92%, transforming the economics of language model deployment.VentureBeat - 2d -
Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin
Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return home. Israel has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Lloyds Bank says app issues fixed after payday IT issue
Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025.BBC News - 6d -
Israel Says It Killed Local Hamas Commander in West Bank
The raid took place as Israel’s military said it had expanded its operation to crack down on militants in the city of Jenin.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump Says US Banks Can’t Do Business in Canada. It’s Not That Simple.
President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted from operating in Canada. They can, but are hamstrung.The New York Times - 22h -
Home Depot says high interest rates are hampering home-remodeling plans
“There’s just no denying the deferral that we’re still seeing,” said Billy Bastek, Home Depot’s executive vice president of merchandising.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Western Europeans say immigration is too high and poorly managed, survey finds
Significant number in seven nations surveyed for YouGov poll believe immigration has negatively impacted their country. Most western Europeans think immigration over the past decade has been too ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Trump says "I was saved by God to make America great again"
President Trump discusses his Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt during the joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He remembered firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the ...CBS News - 1d -
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.The New York Times - Feb. 20
