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Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4% as Two Policymakers Push for a Hike
The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%–4% on October 28, 2026, in a 10–2 vote. Governors…
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New Zealand Central Bank Stuns Markets With 2.75% Rate Hold as Kiwi Dollar Falls
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand unexpectedly kept its Official Cash Rate at 2.75% on 28 October, with the Monetary…
Finance
US Inflation Hits 3.7% as Fed Weighs Rates and December Policy Signals
The Federal Reserve began its October 27–28 policy meeting with investors widely expecting interest rates to remain at 3.75%–4.00%. US…
Finance
Global Investors Reassess Markets as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise
Oil above $100 a barrel and government bond yields near multi-decade highs are forcing investors to reassess equity valuations, interest-rate…
Business
CII Warns of Oil Price and Interest Rate Risks for Indian Industry
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has warned that rising crude oil prices and potential interest rate hikes pose significant…
Economy
What's Happening to the UK Economy and How Does It Affect You?
UK GDP is growing slowly, inflation has risen to 2.9%, and the Bank of England is debating whether to hike…
Business
Fed Rate Hike Odds Rise as Oil Shock Reshapes Inflation Outlook
The Fed's September 16 decision is on a knife-edge as an oil-driven energy shock lifts inflation. Latest CPI, jobs data,…
Economy
Australian Inflation Exceeds Forecasts, Raising Rate-Hike Risk
Australia's annual inflation slowed to 3.5% in July but remained above market forecasts of 3.3%, raising the probability of another…