Fed Minutes Highlight Inflation Concern At Time Of 'Elevated Uncertainty'
The model currently indicates that the effective Fed funds rate is nearly in line with the model’s estimate for an equilibrium rate. In other words, the Fed funds rate is more or less appropriate for ...
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European stocks slip as earnings, Fed minutes keep investors cautious
European stocks closed weak on Thursday with quarterly earnings updates influencing investors’ moves, reported dpa-AFX news.
Japan’s inflation hits 2-year high of 4% in January—will the BOJ raise rates?
Japan’s inflation surged in January, with consumer prices rising 4% year over year—the highest level since early 2023.
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Economists warn CBN as MPC retains 27.5% interest rate
Economists have warned that the monetary and fiscal policy authorities in Nigeria must collaborate to avoid a fresh rise in inflation following the retention of the country’s benchmark interest rate ...
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Naira rises to 1,494.03/$ at official market
The naira strengthened to 1,494.03/$ at the official window on Thursday according to data from FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited.Similarly, it appreciated at the parallel market to 1,510.00/$, further ...
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Real rate returns as MPC holds off on cut
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday maintained the benchmark interest rate, known as the Monetary Policy Rate ...
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CBN defends hike in ATM withdrawal charges
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said that its decision to increase charges on cash withdrawals from ATMs of other banks was needed to incentivise banks to ensure improved access to cash at the ...
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MPC meeting: CBN retains all monetary policy parameters
The committee also voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 50 per cent for Deposit Money Banks and 16 per cent for ...
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CBE decides to keep key policy rates unchanged
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) meeting Thursday decided to maintain the CBE’s overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate, and the rate of the main operation ...
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CBN targets single-digit inflation as MPC retains key rates
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set its sights on reducing inflation to a single digit in the medium to long term, ...
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CBN Retains Interest Rates at 27.5%, 26 Banks Release Savings Rates
The Central Bank of Nigeria, Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain the Policy Rate (MPR) which means that ...
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US tariff hikes could drive inflation higher in 2025 – Cardoso
Cardoso noted that while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its global growth projections at 3.3 per cent for 2025 and 2026, emerging risks such as geopolitical tensions, supply ...