U.S. Federal Reserve
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U.S. Fed cautiously cuts interest rate, citing economy and data uncertaintyThe rate cut, which included a nod to the data limits the Fed faces during the current federal government shutdown, drew dissents from two policymakers.EconomyOct 29
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Powell hints Fed may cut rates as U.S. inflation risk remainsIn a speech that will be closely watched at the White House and on Wall Street, Powell said that there are risks of both rising unemployment and stubbornly higher inflation.EconomyAug 22
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Wall Street ends choppy day higher after U.S. Fed holds interest ratesSome companies say they’re already seeing impacts to their business from the uncertainty created by tariffs, causing them to revise or pull their guidance.EconomyMay 7
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U.S. Fed holds key rate as it gauges inflation impact of Trump policiesThe U.S. Fed signalled a more cautious approach as the it seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.U.S. NewsJan 29
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U.S. inflation up again. What the latest figures mean for marketsThe slowdown in core price increases was greeted with relief on Wall Street, with Dow Jones futures pricing surging nearly 700 points on the report's release.U.S. NewsJan 15
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How Trump’s tariff threats might impact the U.S. Fed’s interest ratesOne U.S. Federal Reserve official was adamant in comments that he expects to see more interest rate cuts from the American central bank this year, regardless of possible tariffs.U.S. NewsJan 8
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Loonie falls further after U.S. Fed rate cut. Here’s what’s happeningThe Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in 2025, down from their previous estimate in September of four rate cuts.U.S. NewsDec 18, 2024
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‘Exceptional’ mortgage rates spotted in Canada after U.S. Fed rate cutRipple effects from the U.S. Federal Reserve's half-point rate cut on Wednesday are already being felt in Canada, according to experts.MoneySep 19, 2024
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Bank of England holds key rate after U.S. Fed makes 1st cut in 4 yearsThe Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at five per cent on Thursday, mere hours after the U.S. Federal Reserve had delivered an oversized rate cut.EconomySep 19, 2024
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U.S. Fed cuts its key rate by 50 basis points in dramatic shiftThe U.S. Federal Reserve delivered an oversized interest rate cut of 50 basis points, reflecting confidence in taming inflation but concern over the economy.U.S. NewsSep 18, 2024
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