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European Central Bank holds rates and trims its inflation forecast

The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates steady for the second meeting in a row, as it revised…

Bank of England leaves policy unchanged, says rates to stay high for ‘extended period’

LONDON — The Bank of England on Thursday kept its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25% and said monetary policy…

Putin says goals in Ukraine have ‘not changed’ and war will continue until Kyiv agrees a deal

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual phone-in…

European stocks close higher after Bank of England, ECB keep policy unchanged; Fed signals rate cuts

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  European markets…

Ukrainian capital attacked; Russia slams Zelenskyy, saying ‘everyone is tired of the beggar from Kyiv’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Over 50 people have been injured after Russia…

Bank of England set to hold interest rates as economists debate 2024 cuts

LONDON — The Bank of England is all but certain to keep its main interest rate unchanged at 5.25% for…

Zelenskyy in Washington to discuss Ukraine aid impasse with Biden

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates. Ukrainian President…

Putin says he will run for re-election in March; U.S. aid hangs in balance after failed vote

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russian President…

UK PM Rishi Sunak seeks to prevent right-wing revolt with ‘toughest immigration law ever’

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday that a forthcoming vote on whether illegal migrants can be deported to Rwanda would not…

Putin’s spy chief says Ukraine could become a ‘second Vietnam’ for the U.S. as it drags on resources

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  U.S. President…