Russian government, central bank spar over economic downturn
Saint Petersburg (AFP) - Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more ...
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US stocks flat as Fed keeps rates steady, oil prices gyrate
New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks treaded water Wednesday after the Federal Reserve met expectations and kept interest rates ...
US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation ...
Oil prices dip, stocks mixed tracking Mideast unrest
London (AFP) - Oil prices eased and stock markets diverged Wednesday as traders kept a close watch over the Israel-Iran ...
US Fed set to hold rates steady as it guards against inflation
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday after its key policy meeting, ...
US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting ...
US Fed set to hold rates steady in the face of Trump pressure
Washington (AFP) - The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight policy meeting ...
ECB cuts rates again but pause seen ahead
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - ECB President Christine Lagarde said the European Central Bank was in a "good place" to deal ...
Eurozone stocks climb before ECB rate decision
London (AFP) - Eurozone stock markets climbed Thursday as the European Central Bank prepared to announce another cut to interest ...
Equities on front foot as US data feeds rate-cut hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Shares enjoyed a healthy run Thursday after soft US economic data boosted expectations the Federal Reserve ...
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