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Switzerland Becomes First Developed Economy To Cut Interest Rate

The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates on Thursday -- the first to do so among the major central banks, saying the battle against inflation was working almost two years after launching its monetary tightening campaign.

International Business Times

Bank governor says ‘things moving in the right direction’ amid criticism for leaving rates on hold – as it happened

UK central bank faces criticism for keeping Bank Rate at 5.25% after a shock rate cut in Switzerland and a hike in Turkey today

The Guardian - UK

Bank Of England To Hold Rate Despite Slowing Inflation

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its main interest rate at a 16-year high Thursday, rejecting a cut as inflation remains well above target despite recent slowing.

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Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end at record highs after Fed decision

Wall Street indices experienced a significant upswing on Wednesday, hitting fresh record highs after the Federal Reserve's announcement that kept interest rates steady while projecting up to three rate cuts in 2024. The decision, anticipated by the market, was made despite the latest inflation data surpassing previous estimates.

The Times of India

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Eyes Three Cuts in 2024: What the Experts Are Saying

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at a 23-year high, but it's still penciling in three rate cuts this year.

Kiplinger

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged but signals three cuts this year

Rates to stay at 25-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% as central bank says ‘inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated’

The Guardian - US

Stocks Higher After FOMC Meeting Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.94%. The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, with the federal funds rate at...

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects three rate cuts later this year

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, but policymakers signaled they still expect to start cutting rates later this year. The stock market jumped in response.

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Czech Republic Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate Amid Falling Inflation

Czech Republic's central bank cuts interest rates to boost economy amidst falling inflation rates. Global central banks monitor inflation trends for potent...

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Bonds: What is the Next Move in Interest Rates?

In 2023, the long bond futures fell to their lowest level since 2007 as the Fed fought inflation with a hawkish monetary policy path. The long bond futures recovered after reaching a low in October but have not broken out of the bearish trend intact since the 2020 high.

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Stocks Muted as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Micron Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.07%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.03% this morning as market participants refrained from making big bets ahead of the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve decision that will help shape the outlook for interest rates this year.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Micron Earnings on Tap

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Stocks Tread Water Before the Open as Fed Rate Decision Looms, Micron Earnings on Tap

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UK Inflation Slows To Lowest Level In Almost 2.5 Years

Britain's annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates in the coming months.

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The Guardian - UK

The fight against UK inflation is being won – but when will interest rates be cut?

Prices are still going up but the tide has turned, raising expectations the Bank of England may cut rates in response

Latin Times

Most Asian Markets Rise As Fed Decision Looms, Yen Softens

Fed decision-makers are widely expected to hold interest rates at a two-decade high, but traders will also be watching the "dot plot" of projections for how many cuts they see this year.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 20 March: UK inflation falls to 3.4%, blue-chips steady ahead of Fed call

Inflation’s retreat to its lowest level in two years today fuelled hopes of a first cut in interest rates by the summer.

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Aust shares slump to finish flat ahead of Fed meeting

The ASX200 closed down 0.1 per cent ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.

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US Fed Expected To Keep Rates On Hold And Debate Timing Of Cuts

The US Federal Reserve could provide additional clues on Wednesday about how much it will cut interest rates this year, but it is almost certain to leave its key lending rate unchanged for the time being.

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Gold Slips as Markets Brace for Fed's Decision: A Week of Central Bank Moves and Economic Signals

The recent gold rally stalled on March 08, at $2,203, and has since ground lower as the market awaits this week's global Central Banks decisions on interest rates and economic conditions. Gold's recent rally has good support from the managed money community. Have the funds become too optimistic too quickly?…

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Buy This Stock to Profit from the Bank of Japan's Historic Policy Shift

The BOJ today ended eight years of negative interest rates that began in 2016. It’s a symbolically important policy change, but the benefits to Japanese banks should be very real. Here's how investors should approach this historic policy shift.

Newcastle Herald

Interest rates are on hold for March, but you can still cut a better deal

Big four banks are being undercut by their subsidiaries.

AAP

Rate peak to buoy confidence and possibly home prices

Growing confidence that interest rates are going no higher and cuts may start later this year could improve consumer sentiment and home-buying activity.

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Negative Rates Unlikely To Return Soon, Analysis Shows

Central banks are moving away from negative interest rates due to concerns about effectiveness and long-term impact.

Evening Standard

‘Pent-up demand’ will drive 2025 housing market boom, Mortgage Advice Bureau says

The market is already in the “early stages” of recovery, but a bigger rebound could be on the way after the Bank of England starts cutting interest rates

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