Central Banks Announce New Liquidity Measures to Ease Banking Crisis
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Singapore Central Bank Keeps Policy Unchanged
Singapore’s central bank kept its monetary policy unchanged as it cautioned that inflation is set to stay high for at least a few quarters.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rates
The People’s Bank of China kept key policy rates steady and drained liquidity from the banking sector as economic data shows fresh signs of weakness.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Gold Futures Hit New Record on Central Bank Buying, Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures have set another record high, with the rally driven by central bank purchases, safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As world's central banks wrestle with when to cut rates, Europe signals it's ready to move
The European Central Bank has opened the door for an interest rate cut as early as its June meetingABC News - World -
Businesses bank on Modi election win to ease India’s bottlenecks
World’s most populous country is emerging as key market for investors but many companies remain tangled in red tapeFinancial Times - World -
IMF Chief Warns Central Banks Against Cutting Too Soon
Central banks should resist the temptation to lower their key interest rates too early and risk a resurgence of inflation, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold Hits Fresh High-and Wall Street Seeks a 'Mystery Buyer'
Gold futures closed at their latest record-high. Analysts are struggling to understand why.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rising Oil Price Could Make Central Banks Cautious With Rate Cuts
A rising oil price could halt or even reverse the recent trend of falling inflation, potentially leaving central banks cautious about cutting interest rates, DZ Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Philippines-China Tensions Hitting Peso, Central Bank Chief Says
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The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past
The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past.CNBC - Business -
European Central Bank to stand pat but faster-than-the-Fed rate cuts may hit euro
The European Central Bank is expected on Thursday to leave interest rates at record highs but to imply that a cut in borrowing costs is likely by the summerMarketWatch - Business - Europe -
European Central Bank gives strong signal that cuts are on the way despite Fed uncertainty
The euro zone's central bank held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Central banks must resist pressure for early rate cuts, says IMF head
Kristalina Georgieva also cautions of danger of ‘tepid twenties’ – a decade of sluggish economic growth. Business live – latest updatesUK politics – latest updatesThe world’s leading central banks must resist calls from politicians for early ...The Guardian - World -
European Central Bank Signals Coming Rate Cut, Setting Up Split With Fed
The bank held rates for the fifth consecutive time, but said confidence was growing that inflation would return to its target and it could ease its stance soon.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Middle East tensions pose the biggest threat to rate cuts, European Central Bank policymaker says
Geopolitical risk is the biggest threat to a prospective June rate cut from the European Central Bank, according to ECB policymaker Robert Holzmann.CNBC - Business -
ECB June rate cut looks increasingly likely — but there are 'still some caveats,' German central bank chief says
Several ECB officials have made remarks about their expectations for interest rates in recent days.CNBC - Business -
European Central Bank should cut in June to avoid falling behind inflation curve, policymaker says
The European Central Bank should cut interest rates in June to avoid falling behind the inflation curve, according to one ECB policymaker.CNBC - Business -
Bank of America Earnings Drop, Under Pressure From Higher Rates
The bank reported an 18% drop in first-quarter profit, but still topped expectations with strong performances from its Wall Street and wealth-management operations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
World Bank must take ‘quantum leap’ to tackle climate crisis, UN expert says
Simon Stiell calls for reform at development banks to enable governments to provide more climate finance to developing world . The World Bank must take a “quantum leap” to provide new finance to tackle the climate crisis or face “climate-driven ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Middle East Crisis: Biden Announces New Sanctions on Iran for Attacking Israel
The United States and European allies were seeking to use economic penalties to punish Tehran without fueling a wider Middle East war.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
Banks Made Big Climate Promises. A New Study Doubts They Work.
Using European Central Bank lending data, researchers said there was not evidence that voluntary commitments were effective in reducing emissions.The New York Times - Business - Climate -
Reserve Bank of New Zealand to Keep Rates at Restrictive Level
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its official cash rate steady, but signaled that the rate will need to remain restrictive for some time given that inflation remains high.The Wall Street Journal - World - New Zealand -
Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists
The mayor of Colombia’s capital has announced new measures to reduce water consumption in the city of eight million people, where a drought associated with the El Niño weather pattern has already prompted officials to ration water in most ...ABC News - World -
Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists
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Let Americans Bank Again
A 2010 U.S. tax law can make it almost impossible for expats to open accounts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank Earnings in Focus
The season kicks off in earnest, with results due from JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Roundup of Bank Earnings
Investors watch bank earnings for news about the individual banks and the financial sector broadly, but also for insights about the state of the economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New York Community Bank’s online arm is paying the nation’s highest interest rate
NYCB raised the rate offered via its online arm My Banking Direct to 5.55%, higher than any other U.S. savings account, weeks after needing a capital infusion.CNBC - Business - New York -
Switzerland lays out new 'too big to fail' rules in wake of Credit Suisse banking turmoil last year
The Swiss government has announced steps to bolster its “too big to fail” rules aimed to avoid potentially disastrous fallout from banking sector turmoilABC News - World -
'Lose-lose situation': New Swiss bank laws could derail UBS' challenge to Wall Street giants
Switzerland's new banking regulations create a "lose-lose situation" for UBS and may limit its potential to challenge Wall Street, says Beat Wittmann of Porta Advisors.CNBC - Business -
Freddie Mac wants a new role financing homeowners sitting on equity. One banking group isn’t happy.
The housing giant could make a $850 billion splash in the market for second-lien mortgages under a new proposal.MarketWatch - Business -
'Serious deficiencies' in Bank's economy forecasts
Under-investment had led to a "complicated and unwieldy system" being used, a review has found.BBC News - Top stories -
The Big Bank Elizabeth Warren Loves
There has never been a taxpayer scam like the federal student-loan forgiveness program.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to Prepare for AI Banking and Lending
AI will reach our lives in every facet, and you should be ready. Here's what you can do right now.Inc. - Business -
Bank of Thailand Stands Pat Despite Sluggish Economy
Thailand’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged despite a slow economic recovery and weak inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Banks Strike Back Against Private Credit
Wall Street banks are gaining back ground against nonbank lenders.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The migrant highway that could sway the US election
The Darién Gap has become a key migration route for people heading towards the USFinancial Times - Business -
Top commodities traders dismiss IPO route after bumper profits
Executives at Vitol, Trafigura and Mercuria say banks and export credit agencies have never been so keen to lend to themFinancial Times - Business -
Franklin, Apple TV+ — story of a polymath patriot who secured the future of America
Part biography and part costume drama, Michael Douglas plays Benjamin Franklin with twinkling mischiefFinancial Times - World - Apple -
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud
Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing billions.BBC News - Top stories