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Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks
The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off againWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Russia's central bank raises key rate to 21% to rein in higher-than-forecast inflation
Russia's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21%, citing higher-than-forecast consumer price increases.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Switzerland is now flirting with deflation, causing a dilemma for its central bank
Switzerland could be at risk of slipping into deflationary territory next year as a stronger Swiss franc dogs policymakers' efforts to get a handle on prices.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Lebanon's detained former central bank governor faces new corruption charge
A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s detained former central bank governor with illicit enrichment and issued an arrest warrantWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Central banks need escape route from cycle of boom and bust
We should debate excessive policy easing and the neglect of credit and debt developmentsWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him
The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Climate breakdown will hit global growth by a third, say central banks
New modelling finds risk to global economies much worse than previously thought, but group of central banks says even this may be an underestimate. The physical shocks caused by climate breakdown ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’
Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sectorWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
European Central Bank policymakers split on the need for jumbo rate cuts as growth concerns take over
Policymakers at the European Central Bank are split on the need to consider a jumbo half-point interest rate cut in December.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Inflation undershoots to jumbo cuts: What 10 European Central Bank members said this week
A slew of Governing Council members spoke to CNBC at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting in Washington, D.C. this week.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending
Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflationWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending
Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spendingWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
Bangladesh central banker accuses tycoons of ‘robbing banks’ of $17bn with spy agency help
Conglomerate rejects claim it co-operated to siphon money out of the country during rule of ousted Sheikh HasinaWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Japan's central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP's electoral shock, analysts say
Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 4% as inflation stays low
The Czech central bank has cut its key interest rate for the eighth time in a row as inflation remains low and the economy is making a slow recoveryWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms
Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability
The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
European Central Bank warns that concentration in highly-valued U.S. tech stocks poses financial stability risk
High equity valuations and investors’ concentration in big U.S. tech stocks are among the main risks to financial stability, says the ECBBusiness - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Airstrikes Hit Central Beirut for First Time in Weeks
The attacks came as Israel’s military has been pounding an area just outside the Lebanese capital with some of the heaviest waves of bombardment in months.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species
With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
Deutsche Bank's Investment Bank Performance, Provision Releases Lift Profit
Deutsche Bank reported a better-than-expected rise in its third-quarter profit on growth in its investment-banking division and the partial release of provisions linked to litigation over its ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters
Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall furtherWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
UK banks deserve a place in the sun
Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest ratesWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Harris phone banks on Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris spent Election Day phone banking and thanking her staff at Democratic headquarters in Washington D.C. Nancy Cordes reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia
The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters gather in central London
Anti-racism counter-protesters and Justice for Chris Kaba campaigners also take to capital’s streets. Thousands of Tommy Robinson supporters have gathered in central London for a protest which the ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Tram derails and crashes into shop in central Oslo
At least four people injured including the driver in ‘surreal’ incident that caused panic in Norwegian capital. A tram has careered into a store in central Oslo after coming off its rails, in an ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California
The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
How Marigolds Became Central to Hindu Rituals in India
Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions
German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risksBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Open banking challenges America’s cozy lenders’ club
A new rule tells US banks to share data with rivals whenever customers demand it. They would rather notWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?
Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they needBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
HSBC’s investors should not bank on its latest overhaul
Grand global restructuring announcements have been all too familiar from the lender over the past decadeBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Giants to stick with Banks, Jones amid struggles
After coming under fire again for questionable play, Giants CB Deonte Banks will start vs. the Commanders after being benched, while Daniel Jones will remain QB1.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 7