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New Sovereign Gold Bond tranche: Is SGB Series IV 2023-24 issue price highest ever offered?

The Economic Times | 2024-02-13, 07:19

The final tranche of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) for the 2023-24 series became available to subscribers on February 12, 2024, and will end on February 16, 2023. ...

Bitcoin back at US$50,000 as ETF approval, prospect of falling interest rates drive demand for cryptocurrency

South China Morning Post | 2024-02-13, 03:30

Bitcoin jumped to US$50,000 for the first time in more than two years, staging a remarkable comeback from a series of cryptocurrency industry scandals and bankruptcies that had raised questions about the viability of digital assets. ...

Nigerian Government Agency NDDC Signs Performance Bond To Facilitate Regional Master Plan

GetNews | 2024-02-12, 23:48

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, an agency established with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria said it has signed a Performance Bond with the Ministry of Niger Delta Development as part of its commitment to

What’s prompted about-turn in interest rate expectations?

RNZ | 2024-02-12, 22:54

By Susan Edmunds of Bad news for anyone trying to work out what to do with their home loans - the latest tranche of economic data has prompted an about-turn so sharp in interest rate markets that one bank says it will keep chiropractors in business. Markets

I'd have cut rates at Christmas, says Bank of England's former chief economist Andy Haldane

This is Money | 2024-02-12, 22:30

The Bank of England’s former chief economist has taken a swipe at the Old Lady for being too slow to bring down interest rates. Andy Haldane said he would have already voted to cut interest rates given the UK’s slow growth rate and progress on taming

Will the Reserve Bank hold off on rate hikes?

NewstalkZB | 2024-02-12, 22:07

The possibility of future rate hikes remains uncertain. Despite ANZ shifting its forecast to predict two

RBI Deputy Governor Warns Mfis On High Interest Rate Practices

MENA FN | 2024-02-12, 20:02

(MENAFN - KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 12 (KNN) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao has strongly criticised Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) for imposing higher interest ... ...

IMF's Kristalina Georgieva at WGS: We expect global interest rates to decline by mid 2024

Beijing News | 2024-02-12, 19:32

DUBAI, 12th February, 2024 (WAM) -- On its first day, the World Governments Summit 2024 (WGS) hosted a plenary session featuring Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) The session was attended by His Highness Sheikh

Vastned Belgium: Strong Operational Results In A Volatile Market Environment With Rising Interest Rates

MENA FN | 2024-02-12, 18:17

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) . EPRA earnings of – 2.81 per share for financial year 2023, compared to – 2.59 per share for the previous financial year.. Refinancing of the existing credit lines ... ...

Two challenger banks hike their one-year fixed savings rate - should you fix your cash?

Moneyweek | 2024-02-12, 16:47

After months of falling rates, a pair of challenger banks have boosted the rate on their one-year savings accounts. How does this compare to the rest of the market and will other providers follow? ...

10-year Treasury yield holds steady near 4.1%, with next major inflation report ahead

Market Watch | 2024-02-12, 14:53

Treasury yields were little changed Monday morning as traders looked ahead to the January consumer-price-index report, due this week. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y was 4.468%, down 1.8 basis points from 4.486% on Friday.

Up to 8.25% interest rate: Highest fixed deposit rates on 2-year FDs compared

The Economic Times | 2024-02-12, 13:16

Fixed deposit investors have been having a great time as interest rates have peaked from historic lows seen till April 2022. Let us take a look at five banks offering the highest interest rates on 2-year FDs. ...

India Inflation Eased a Little in January as Interest Rates Held High

Market Watch | 2024-02-12, 12:19

By Joshua Kirby Inflation eased a little less than expected in India at the start of 2024, highlighting the continued challenge facing monetary policymakers in the South Asian nation. The

Why the Fed isn't ready to cut interest rates yet

no EC The Grand Island Independent | 2024-02-12, 09:33

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON — From Wall Street traders to car dealers to home buyers, Americans are eager for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates and lightening the heavy burden on borrowers. The Fed is widely expected to do

Falling interest rates? History suggests these have been some of the best shares to buy

The Motley Fool | 2024-02-12, 08:30

While the first cut looks like it will be coming later than expected, most analysts still believe the Bank of England will begin lowering interest rates in 2024. This should be good news for stocks in general. But I’ve been looking at which companies may

Timing and impact of ECB interest rate reductions

Philenews | 2024-02-12, 07:23

Even if interest rate reductions begin, their installment will decrease by a minimal amount in euros, and the difference in the monthly installment for borrowers will be small. After March 2023, the European Central Bank (ECB) proceeded with four increases,

7th Pay Commission big update: EPFO hikes interest rate on PF, DA hike expected soon

DNA India | 2024-02-12, 07:19

EPFO on Saturday fixed a three-year high-interest rate of 8.25 percent on employees

I Warned About Soaring Inflation and Interest Rates in 2020. So, What's Next?

Bitchute | 2024-02-12, 04:48

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Italy central bank chief says time for interest rate cuts is ‘fast approaching’

Stockwatch | 2024-02-12, 04:45

Italy’s new central bank chief has said the time for cutting interest rates is “fast

Consumer group hits high power rates, bats for Epira amendment

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 2024-02-12, 03:15

MANILA, Philippines --- High power rates continue to repel both foreign and domestic investors from setting up

Realtors eye interest rates cut to push home sales

B & FT Online | 2024-02-12, 03:02

By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE With the Bank of Ghana (BoG) anticipating a modest GDP growth coupled with a tight labour market, gradual slowdown in inflation and predictions of lending rate cuts later in the year, the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA)

Illinois Commerce Commission must keep protecting consumers from unreasonable rate hikes

Chicago Sun-Times | 2024-02-11, 21:16

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Fiscal policy might be more important than interest rates

Stuff | 2024-02-11, 19:19

Opinion: We should be talking more about the government’s spending decisions. ...

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