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BoE set to shelve interest rate cuts as US tariff narrative leads to uncertainty
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to reveal its monetary policy decision on Thursday, marking the second meeting of 2025.Expectations are high among market watchers that the central bank will keep its benchmark rate at 4.50%, following a 25 basis point reduction in the previous month.
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Thu, Mar 20
Euro zone government bond yields drop after Fed, await BoE
By Stefano Rebaudo March 20 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve officials projected two 25 basis point rate cuts this year, while expressing concern about growth risks.The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive impo...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
WRAPUP 8-Fed in no rush to cut rates; Trump disagrees
US central bank keeps policy rate in 4.25%-4.50% rangePolicymakers anticipate two rate cuts in 2025Economic growth seen at 1.7% in 2025, inflation higher at 2.7%By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
China urged to ramp up support for services consumption
BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - China should step up support for its burgeoning services sector to boost consumption, which top leaders made a priority this year to spur growth amid U.S. tariff disputes, economists from Peking University and a former central bank adviser said.As China's policy ton...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
UK diplomacy should target boosting business and growth, Lammy says
March 20 (Reuters) - British diplomacy will focus increasingly on building ties with international business to help drive economic growth at home, foreign minister David Lammy will say on Thursday in a speech to business leaders in London.Lammy will announce new measures to help businesses navigate ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Argus upgrades Restaurant Brands on global growth, calls stock undervalued
Investing.com-- The People’s Bank of China left its benchmark loan prime rate unchanged on Thursday, in line with market expectations as Beijing looks to dole out more fiscal measures, instead of monetary easing, to support economic growth.Investing.com
Thu, Mar 20
