US Fed Chair sees ‘further disinflation’ in economy
Washington (AFP) - The United States is set to see inflation cool further towards policymakers' target, Federal Reserve chair Jerome ...
Friday, August 14, 2026
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US Fed’s preferred inflation measure edges down in August
Washington (AFP) - An inflation metric closely watched by the US Federal Reserve crept lower Friday, according to government data, ...
US new home sales slow slightly in August
Washington (AFP) - Sales of new homes in the United States cooled less than expected in August, according to government ...
Stocks rally stutters but Hong Kong, Shanghai up on new China move
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong and Shanghai extended gains Wednesday as China announced another interest rate cut the day ...
Asian markets boosted again after another Chinese rate cut
Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong and Shanghai extended gains Wednesday as China announced another interest rate cut the day ...
Global markets inch higher on hopes of further rate cuts
New York (AFP) - US and European shares nudged higher Monday as momentum from last week was restrained by weaker ...
Big rate cut was ‘appropriate’ first step: Fed official
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage-point was "an appropriate and ...
US Fed dissenter calls for ‘measured’ pace of rate cuts
Washington (AFP) - The sole holdout in the US Federal Reserve's 11-to-1 vote cementing a larger interest rate cut said ...
Central banks face ‘difficult balancing act’: IMF chief
Washington (AFP) - Central banks face a "difficult balancing act" as they start lowering interest rates around the world in ...
Stock markets mostly fall after Fed-fueled rally
New York (AFP) - US and European stock markets mostly retreated Friday following a record-filled rally sparked by a jumbo ...
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