‘Neutral’ rate is not driving monetary policy, say ECB officials

Central bankers talk down theoretical benchmark that has become a focus of economists’ attention

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Fed interest-rate cuts might not come anytime soon, two top officials say

Two senior Federal Reserve officials said Monday that they are in no rush to cut interest rates further given the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economic outlook and the White House’s new ...
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ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%

Move comes after Fed keeps borrowing costs on hold
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Monetary policy is a sideshow now

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The ECB needs a rethink of its policy approach

The central bank should be forward-looking and signal its equilibrium level for rates
Financial Times - Jan. 24
Singapore eases monetary policy for first time in 4 years

City-state’s central bank cites ‘trade frictions’ as it trims growth and inflation forecasts for 2025
Financial Times - Jan. 24
Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020, warns of growth slowdown

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange rate policy band.
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ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high

Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’
Financial Times - Jan. 13
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemic
ABC News - Jan. 12
What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.
CBS News - Jan. 8

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