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ECB announces second interest rate cut of this year

China Daily | 2024-09-13, 02:22

FRANKFURT -- The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced it would cut key interest rates again, marking its second rate reduction this year following a move in June, with no indication of the future rate path. In a press release, the ECB

BSP’s interest rate cuts: What they mean for you

Manila Bulletin | 2024-09-13, 01:42

By Derco Rosal As the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) started to implement interest rate cuts, small business owners are feeling a wave of optimism. For entrepreneurs like Grace Sarmiento, who owns a hardware store in Cagayan, these changes could signify not

The downside of falling interest rates

Straits Times | 2024-09-12, 23:23

Whenever short-term

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates, Lowers Growth Forecast

The Epoch Times | 2024-09-12, 22:40

Policymakers at the European Central Bank (ECB) have cut interest rates, citing lower inflation and slowing

Pakistan's central bank cuts policy rate by 200 basis points amid declining inflation

Xinhua | 2024-09-12, 22:32

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday a 200 basis points cut in its policy rate, bringing it down to 17.5 percent with effect from Friday, said a statement. The SBP said that the decision was made by its

ECB cuts interest rates as growth dwindles

The News International | 2024-09-12, 21:56

European Union flags flutter on the day European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks to reporters following the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 12, 2024. — Reuters FRANKFURT: The European Central

Pakistan's Central Bank Cuts Key Rate By Bigger Than Expected 200 Bps

MENA FN | 2024-09-12, 21:45

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Pakistan's central bank cut its key policy rate by a bigger than expected 200 basis points to 17.5 per cent on Thursday, the third straight reduction since June as the ... ...

Pakistan’s central bank cuts key policy rate by bigger than expected 200 bps

Gulf-Times | 2024-09-12, 21:44

Pakistan’s central bank cut its key policy rate by a bigger than expected 200 basis points to 17.5% on Thursday, the third straight reduction since June as the country looks to spur growth as inflation eases.Most respondents in a Reuters poll had expected the

This Week In Credit Card News: Retail Cards Hit Record High Interest Rate

Forbes | 2024-09-12, 21:41

What took place this week in the credit card and payment industries ...

Producer price index in August meets expectations as Fed weighs interest rate cut

CBS News | 2024-09-12, 21:02

Wall Street opened with a bumpy start Thursday after the producer price index in August rose in line with expectations. CBS News contributor Javier David discusses how the data might affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision next week. ...

New high yield funds are hitting the market as Fed prepares to cut interest rates

CNBC | 2024-09-12, 20:59

Columbia Threadneedle is the latest firm to launch actively managed ETFs focused on high yield bonds. ...

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates For Second Time In 2024

MENA FN | 2024-09-12, 20:16

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Frankfurt: The European Central Bank decided today to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.50 percent, making its second reduction to the ... ...

African Development Bank Launches USD 2 Billion 3.500% Fixed Rate Social Global Benchmark due 18 ...

Capital Ethiopia | 2024-09-12, 19:54

The African Development Bank (“AfDB”) (www.AfDB.org), rated Aaa (Moody’s) / AAA (S&P;) / AAA (Fitch) / AAA (Japan Credit Rating), has launched and priced a new USD 2 billion 5-year Social Benchmark transaction due 18 September 2029, coinciding with the 60th

ECB cuts interest rates again ahead of the Fed – but markets are unimpressed

Cryptopolitan | 2024-09-12, 19:31

The European Central Bank (ECB) slashed its deposit rate by a quarter-point for the second time this year, a clear reaction to weak economic growth and inflation that’s inching closer to the 2% target. The decision was widely expected, and yet, financial

Christine Lagarde harps on reforms as ECB cuts interest rates again

The Times of India | 2024-09-12, 19:14

The Frankfurt-based regulator cut its key

Retail credit card interest rates reach record high

CNN | 2024-09-12, 18:57

When you’re making a purchase at a store’s checkout counter, you may be invited to sign up for the retailer’s store card and promised an initial discount on what you’re buying, plus future perks. “Ok, why not?” you think. Here’s why not: If you ever end up

ECB Cuts Interest Rates to 3.5% Amidst Economic Slowdown Concerns

Greek City Times | 2024-09-12, 18:45

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced its interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the rate down to 3.5 percent. This decision comes in response to declining inflation in the Eurozone and concerns that the region’s economy could stagnate.

European Central Bank cuts rate as inflation slows

Taipei Times | 2024-09-12, 18:26

AP, FRANKFURT, Germany With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank (ECB) yesterday cut interest rates again to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies and home buyers. The US Federal Reserve likely would not far behind in joining

European Central Bank Drops Interest Rates Again as Bitcoin, Stocks Bounce Back

BitRSS | 2024-09-12, 18:26

The Fed is likely to drop rates next, potentially setting up Bitcoin for another "Uptober" after a shaky start to September. ...

Trump at Odds with Republicans Over Interest Rate Cut

Political Wire | 2024-09-12, 18:23

Politico: “The former president has warned that rate cuts are ‘something that they know

Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

no EC Springfield News-Sun | 2024-09-12, 18:01

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies and home buyers. The U.S. Federal Reserve likely won't be far behind in joining

Treasury yields rise as investors weigh latest inflation data

CNBC | 2024-09-12, 17:59

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Thursday as investors sorted through inflation and employment data. ...

European Central Bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter point as inflation declines

Wtop | 2024-09-12, 17:51

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With inflation subsiding, the European Central Bank cut interest rates again on Thursday to prop up tepid growth with lower borrowing costs for companies and home buyers. The U.S. Federal Reserve likely won’t be far behind in joining

Who will benefit from ECB interest rates cut?

RTE | 2024-09-12, 17:47

There is little surprise that the European Central Bank has moved to cut rates by a further 0.25%. The bank had increased borrowing costs to apply a brake to runaway inflation. That job is almost done but not quite. The inflation rate was 2.2% last month for

Interest rates drag down hotel sales in Los Angeles and across the state

The Los Angeles Times | 2024-09-12, 17:34

Hotel sales are flagging in Los Angeles County and throughout the state as high interest rates and smaller-sized deals have been a drag on the market, according to a recent industry report. During the first six months of the year, the number of hotels that

European Central Bank slashes interest rates again, cuts growth forecasts

Invezz | 2024-09-12, 17:16

In a move aimed at bolstering economic activity, the European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council announced a reduction in the deposit facility rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.50% effective September 18, 2024. This decision reflects the

Fed Expected To Start Interest Rate Cuts Incrementally On September 18

Forbes | 2024-09-12, 17:11

Markets expect the Federal Open Market Committee to most likely cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5% to 5.25% on September 18. ...