Central bank News & Breaking Stories

Bolivian president denounces coup attempt, calls for international support. General arrested, tensions rise ahead of 2025 elections. Global leaders condemn.

Dow closes above 40,000 for the first time, Nvidia set to report earnings, metals prices near record highs, Fed dominates.

Statistics Canada to release GDP figures for March and Q1 today. U.S. reports 'unprecedented' human smuggling from B.C. Interest rate cut may boost shopping.

Europe's inflation rises to 2.6%, ECB may cut interest rates ahead of US Fed, but future cuts uncertain due to growth concerns.

RBI keeps interest rate at 6.5% as India's economy shows strong growth, aiming for 7% GDP growth in 2024-25.

Consumer prices rose in February, casting doubt on inflation hitting the 2% target, impacting mortgage rates and rental prices.

Markets react to Malaysia Airlines plane crash and Gaza fighting, Shire and AbbVie strike deal, UK competition watchdog orders banking probe.

Traders await Bank Negara Malaysia's meeting as the ringgit opens lower against the US dollar. US GDP figures may impact currencies.

Viral Summary: The US presidential race shifts as pro-crypto candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis drop out, leaving only two supporters remaining.

Wall Street is rising after a big rally as investors hope for several interest rate cuts coming next year.

Right-wing economist Javier Milei was sworn in as Argentina's president. As he takes office, his radical plans face fierce opposition.

World equity markets end November with biggest monthly rally in three years. Optimism for 2024 challenged by declining liquidity and inflation.

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Brazil's economy declined in Q3, reversing a positive trend due to the farming sector. Forecasters expect further contraction.

Hedge funds are exiting their short positions at a rapid pace, signaling a potential market resurgence and a rebalancing of US dollar longs.

Global equities rise and Treasury yields rebound as hopes of interest rate cuts fade, but uncertainty remains over growth and inflation.

Bitcoin surges as speculation grows about the approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the United States.

Argentina's economic minister, Mr. Massa, won the first round of the presidential election, defeating firebrand economist Mr. Milei.

Inflation has led to an increase in mortgage rates, with the Federal Reserve raising its federal funds rate. Experts predict rates will remain high.

Argentine far-right libertarian Javier Milei shocks the country by winning the largest share of the vote in open primary elections. Can he repeat this success in the general elections?

Financial markets rally as US Consumer Price Index (CPI) matches estimates, increasing expectations of a Fed rate pause.

ECB expected to raise rates as Fed raises interest rates.

Mortgage rates remain steady for home purchases, rise for refinancing.

Dollar falls as Fed raises rates, leaving room for more hikes.