Central banking

European Central Bank’s Lagarde signals June cut but says future rate path uncertain

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday reiterated that policymakers will consider bringing interest rates down in June, but…

Here’s everything to expect from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting Wednesday

The Federal Reserve has a lot to do at its meeting this week, but ultimately may not end up doing…

Turkey opts for new tightening strategy after signaling a pause to hikes

Turkey’s central bank is opting for a different monetary tightening method as it grapples with climbing inflation, after previously signaling…

European Central Bank chief economist: Must ‘take our time’ on rate cuts, clearer picture due in June

The European Central Bank must take its time to get interest rate cuts right and will have a clearer picture…

Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before Senate Banking Committee

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European Central Bank hints at June rate cut as it trims inflation forecast

The European Central Bank on Thursday lowered its annual inflation forecast, as its confirmed a widely expected hold of interest…

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell testify live on Capitol Hill before House panel

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Powell reinforces position that the Fed is not ready to start cutting interest rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday reiterated that he expects interest rates to start coming down this year, but…

Egypt hikes interest rates by 600 basis points, pound crumbles to record low

Egypt’s pound hit a record low against the dollar on Wednesday after its central bank hiked interest rates by 600…

Fed Chair Powell testifying to House on Wednesday. What investors are expecting

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday with markets intent on getting more clarity about how…