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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 -
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 - November 19 -
India’s central bank governor says economy ‘well placed’ to handle shocks
RBI chief Shaktikanta Das believes economic fragmentation, protectionism and tariffs are among the biggest threatsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipatedWorld - ABC News - 7 hours ago -
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 - November 20 -
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 - November 20 -
Russia tries to stem panic over the plummeting ruble, as the central bank is forced to intervene
The ruble weakened to 114 against the greenback earliest this week — hitting its lowest level since March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.Business - CNBC - 1 hour ago -
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 - November 17 -
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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 -
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 -
Israel Strike Against Hezbollah in Lebanon Kills at Least 20
Israel was targeting a senior Hezbollah commander, but failed to kill him, one Israeli official said. Hezbollah officials said none of the group’s leaders were at the attack site.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
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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 -
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecastWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
British banks face an expensive motor finance crash
Giving dealers incentives to increase loan interest rates for car buyers could be ruinous for lendersWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Deutsche Bank takes a bite out of Greggs
Wages up, margins downBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
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Druckenmiller poured into regional banks in the third quarter
Stanley Druckenmiller made a big bet on regional banks in the third quarter, that’s likely paid off after a Republican sweep in the elections.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
The drama and farce of the Baker Street bank heist
In 1971, a group broke into a bank vault - but the plan was nearly brought down by a radio ham.Top stories - BBC News - November 17 -
Treasury imposes sanctions on Russian banks, financial officials
Russia’s third largest bank, Gazprombank, and its subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday, making it the largest bank not already targeted as the Russia-Ukraine war nears its three ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
What are banks doing with your financial data?
Your transactions reveal a lot about you as a person — it could be valuable informationWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Citigroup slashes promotions as it seeks to overhaul bank
As few as 2,000 employees could receive pay and title bumps in the next month, down from about 8,000 in previous roundsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Senior UK bankers to receive bonuses faster under new rules
Bank of England proposes relaxation of restrictions dating from financial crisisBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
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Voters 'don't see' Ireland's healthy bank balance
Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.Top stories - BBC News - 14 hours ago -
Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Botswana is holding a national election and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for another five-year termWorld - ABC News - October 30
