Economy

Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move

The Swiss National Bank on Thursday surprised the market with a decision to lower its main policy rate by 0.25…

Fed holds rates steady and maintains three cuts coming sometime this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected and signaled it still plans multiple cuts before the…

Bank of England set to hold rates, but falling inflation brings cuts into view

LONDON — The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25% on Thursday, but economists…

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…

Time is running out for interest rate cuts, market forecaster Jim Bianco warns before Fed meeting

The window for interest rate cuts may be closing. On the eve of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, Wall…