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The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, plays a crucial role in managing the country’s money supply and interest rates. When interest rates rise, it becomes more expensive to borrow money, while when they lower, borrowing becomes cheaper. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are savings accounts that offer …

USD/CAD Surges as BoC Faces Pressure to Ease RatesThe Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of cooler-than-expected Canadian inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 1.6% annually in September, from 2.0% in August, and below estimates of 1.8%.Lower Inflation Signals Rate CutsThe …

The European Central Bank is poised to make another interest rate cut this Thursday, just a few weeks after the last one. However, there are some compelling reasons why this move might be too risky.First, core inflation has been declining in part due to indirect effects of falling energy prices. …

Gold prices experienced a significant uptick on Thursday, October 10th, following the release of mixed economic data from the United States and comments from Federal Reserve officials. While a slight increase in inflation provided a temporary boost, the overall trend was influenced by the anticipation of potential interest rate cuts …

Federal Reserve policymakers have indicated that a series of interest rate cuts is likely in the coming months, citing the ongoing decline in inflation and a resilient job market. However, several officials have also expressed caution, suggesting that the pace of these cuts may need to be adjusted based on …

Inflation in the U.S. eased on an annual basis in September, though it still surpassed economists’ forecasts, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on future interest rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of headline inflation, slowed to 2.4% year-over-year, down from 2.5% in August, but higher …

Global stock markets and U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, following the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting. These minutes indicated that a “substantial majority” of Fed officials supported a larger-than-usual half-point rate cut to initiate a period of easier monetary policy. However, there was also a …

The Federal Reserve released minutes from its latest policy meeting on Wednesday, revealing a nuanced approach to monetary policy as the central bank navigates a complex economic landscape. While a majority of policymakers supported a 50 basis points (bps) reduction in the federal funds rate, the minutes also highlighted a …

Yannis Stournaras, the governor of the Bank of Greece, has called for the European Central Bank (ECB) to accelerate its pace of interest rate cuts to prevent the Eurozone economy from suffering. He believes that the current “highly restrictive” rates pose a significant risk to economic growth.Stournaras, who is also …

Boston Fed president Susan Collins said Tuesday that the central bank will likely need to cut interest rates further and that the next phase of monetary policy should focus on preserving the economy. Pointing to the consensus among her colleagues for two more 25 basis point rate cuts this year, …