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Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue

The Independent UK

Fed holds interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Trump’s impact on economy

Fed chair declines to provide ‘any response or comment whatsoever’ on president’s public demands for lower rates

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve Defies Trump, Keeps Interest Rates Steady

Fed Chairman Jerson Powell said the key lending rate will remain between 4.25 and 4.50 percent.

International Business Times

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Inflation data isn’t all sunshine and rainbows for Labor – as Biden and Democrats will attest

While a pre-election rate cut is widely seen as positive for incumbent governments, it doesn’t necessarily represent a path to victory in itself

The Guardian - AU

Federal Reserve Likely To Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Learn about the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, inflation management, and economic outlook amidst political pressures and employment trends.

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Food giant Sysco's CEO says bird flu will keep egg prices high

The company also weighed in on the price of proteins like beef and chicken.

Fortune

Federal Reserve Expected To Pause Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve expected to pause rate cuts amid stable inflation and strong economy. Powell to address rationale in news conference.

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United Utilities and Pennon to increase dividend payments as water bills rise

Both will raise dividends in line with inflation, as South West Water and United Utilities bills to increase 23% and 32% over five years

The Guardian - UK

No more excuses: the time has come for the RBA to cut interest rates

Failure to do so would be wrong, and highly political, given the latest inflation figures

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Chalmers claims ‘sustained progress’ against inflation, as government crosses its fingers for rate cut

After Wednesday’s encouraging inflation numbers, the Albanese government – and the financial markets – would be shocked if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates in February.

The Conversation

Lower inflation in the December quarter boosts chances of an interest rate cut

Australia’s headline inflation rate dropped to a three-year low of 2.4% in the December quarter, according to the Consumer Price Index, adding to pressure for an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank as soon as next month.

The Conversation

Aussie shares rally as hopes grow for February rate cut

The ASX200 has risen 0.6 per cent to approach its all-time high after cooling inflation increased the chances of an earlier interest rate cut.

AAP

Australia’s underlying inflation rate falls to 3.2% to bolster case for RBA rate cut next month

Consumer price index dropped to 2.4% in December quarter, according to ABS figures released on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

Paul Stanley On What History Teaches Us About Inflation And Market Resilience Even With Rising Tariffs

While inflation has normalized in recent months, large fiscal impulses and the looming specter of trade tariffs could potentially reassert inflationary pressures.

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BoM forecasts weekend heatwaves – as it happened

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Energy Prices Play Significant Role In Inflation

Learn about the impact of energy prices and government spending on inflation rates, with insights from the White House press secretary's briefing.

Fortune

The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank is expected to leave interest rates untouched on Wednesday

Wall Street is banking on two interest rate cuts in 2025.

The Conversation

What the looming federal election could mean for the Bank of Canada’s independence

The independence of central banks from the democratic process has been a bedrock of economic policy for decades. The Bank of Canada is no exception, maintaining distance from elected officials to ensure monetary policy is free from political pressures.

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AAP

Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.

The Guardian - AU

Inflation figures to ‘make or break’ the case for an Australian pre-election February rate cut

Release of December quarterly CPI may be the most politically consequential set of numbers in recent times

The Conversation

Donors are down, but dollars are up – how US charitable giving is changing

Although the US$557 billion Americans gave to charity in 2023 marked a 2.1% decline in inflation-adjusted terms, U.S. donations have increased significantly over the past two decades. Giving has grown by about 42% since 2003, according to the annual Giving USA report – which our team at the Indiana University…

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Trump's Tariff Threats Against Canada And Mexico

President Trump's potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico raise economic concerns and fears of retaliation, impacting key industries.

Salon

The "no-spend" trend is gaining steam

Americans are looking to tame their spending in response to overconsumption and persistent inflation

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Is Weis Markets a Defensive Stock to Buy Amid Market Volatility?

The U.S. economic growth is projected to slow in 2025, stemming from inflation concerns, coupled with uncertainties around changing policies, resulting in overall market volatility. Amid this, investing in defensive stocks like Weis Markets (WMK) is a popular strategy. So, is this stock a buy now? Read more to find…

The Guardian - UK

Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’

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