Sticky UK inflation stokes Bank of England rate-cut debate
London (AFP) - British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the ...
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Stocks bounce after data-induced drop
New York (AFP) - European and US stocks rebounded Wednesday from the previous day's sharp losses, as dealers went fishing ...
European stocks rebound from losses
London (AFP) - European stock markets rebounded Wednesday from the previous day's sharp losses, as dealers went fishing for bargains, ...
Most of Asia tracks Wall St down as US data dents rate cut hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian equities sank Wednesday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street, as a forecast-topping US inflation report ...
US consumer inflation falls in January, but less than expected
Washington (AFP) - US consumer inflation cooled in January but at a slower rate than expected, resisting President Joe Biden's ...
Global stocks drop on sticky US inflation
New York (AFP) - Stocks in the United States and Europe slumped on Tuesday while the dollar climbed as data ...
IMF says central banks should not rush into rate cuts
Washington (AFP) - The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates ...
US Fed holds key rate steady as Powell says March cut unlikely
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight meeting, while ...
US Fed rate decision could hold clues on timing of future cuts
Washington (AFP) - The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold its key lending rate steady for a fourth ...
US consumer confidence hits highest level since Dec. 2021
Washington (AFP) - US consumer confidence beat expectations in January to reach its highest level since December 2021, with the ...
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