The Korean drama Wonderful World, Episode 5 aired on MBC last night to a huge ratings rise. A rise so big the drama was […]
Central bankers are queueing up to pat each other on the back for a job
"Russia's economy will not only grow more slowly in the years ahead but will also be increasingly driven by the state," a senior economist at the central bank said.
The Federal Open Market Committee's March projections for rate cuts shows a median Federal funds rate of 4.6% in 2024, versus 5.25%-5.50% today.
By Fergal Smith (Reuters) -Canada's main stock index moved closer to a record high on Wednesday, led by gains for technology and metal mining shares, as
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) declared that there will be no change to the federal funds rate for the time being. The committee emphasized its intention not to lower the target rate until there is “greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably” toward the 2% target. Fed Pauses Rate […]
Inflation fell sharply last year but progress has stalled in recent months.
The Fed Funds rate remains between 5.25% and 5.5%, matching its highest level since 2001.
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates the same, despite a
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A fresh batch of official consumer price data will hopefully reveal more progress on easing but still painful cost-of-living pressures. The February consumer price index data, a key but incomplete measure of inflation, is due from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. In January, the monthly index held steady at 3.4 per cent annually […]
Chinese internet giant Tencent registered slowing revenue growth in the final quarter of 2023, with weaknesses in its gaming businesses offsetting strong gains in advertising.