Yen sinks after BoJ holds rates amid caution over Trump’s impact

Japan’s central bank governor says ‘one more notch’ of information needed to justify raising rates

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Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%, yen weakens to over four-month low

The decision comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.25%-4.5%.
CNBC - 4h
10-year Treasury yield leaps to 4.5% as Fed signals caution on future rate cuts

The Fed cut rates by a quarter point at its final 2024 policy meeting.
CNBC - 14h
Trump allies work to sink government spending bill

Allies of President-elect Trump lashed out Wednesday over a massive government funding deal ahead of a looming deadline at the end of the week, pushing for lawmakers to oppose the agreement and ...
The Hill - 16h
Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey

The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.
CNBC - 3d
Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration

A handful of U.S. colleges and universities have been cautioning their international student bodies to return to campus early to avoid any travel delays.
NBC News - 5d
ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth, impact of Trump trade policies

The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point amid signs of weakening growth and concern about the impact of political chaos in France and the possibility of new ...
ABC News - 6d
Exclusive-BOJ leaning toward keeping rates steady next week, sources say

The Bank of Japan is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady next week as policymakers prefer to spend more time scrutinising overseas risks and clues on next year's wage outlook, said five ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12
Rep. Crow concerned over Secret Service "culture of silence" amid Trump probe

The task force is wrapping up its work probing security failures surrounding the July 13 and Sept. 15 assassination attempts.
CBS News - Dec. 8
England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions

Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...
The Guardian - Dec. 4

Yen sinks after BoJ holds rates amid caution over Trump’s impact

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