St. Louis Fed Says Treasury Sell-Off Underscores Need to Bolster Federal Reserve Credibility St. Louis Fed chief says Treasury sell-off sent a clear message: bolster Federal Reserve credibility by raising …
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UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% after Fed decision
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank base rate held at 3.65% as Fed keeps rates unchanged UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% on July 29, 2026 after the Fed’s rate hold; …
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Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates at 3.50–3.75% Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 3.50–3.75%, keeping policy unchanged as officials weigh inflation and growth, with implications for Gulf markets. The Federal …
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Gold price steadies as Fed rate decision looms amid Middle East tensions
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices hold near $4,035 as markets brace for a pivotal Fed interest-rate decision Gold price volatility tightens as investors weigh a likely Fed move, rising oil after Middle East …
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ECB Holds Key Interest Rate at 2.25% Citing Energy Shock Uncertainty
by James Bryantby James BryantECB keeps key interest rate at 2.25% as uncertainty over energy-driven inflation persists European Central Bank interest rate decision holds at 2.25% as officials warn the full impact of the …
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Gold steadies as Fed rate hike odds rise amid US-Iran tensions
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices steady near $4,122 as markets weigh US‑Iran escalation and higher Fed rate odds Gold prices held near $4,122 an ounce early on Friday as markets assessed inflation risks …
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UAE Central Bank holds overnight base rate at 3.65% after Fed decision
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Central Bank base rate held at 3.65% after Federal Reserve pause UAE Central Bank holds base rate at 3.65% for the overnight deposit facility; borrowing rate remains 50 basis …
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Gold rises fifth session as US-Iran accord reduces Fed rate hike odds
by James Bryantby James BryantGold Price Extends Five‑Day Rally as US‑Iran Deal Temper Expectations of Fed Rate Hikes Gold price rose for a fifth session as optimism over a US‑Iran agreement dampened rate‑hike bets, …
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ECB raises deposit rate to 2.25% amid eurozone inflation rise
by James Bryantby James BryantECB Raises Interest Rate to 2.25% in First Hike Since 2023 European Central Bank bumps deposit rate to 2.25% as inflation ticks up; markets forecast further increases into spring 2027 …
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India fertility rate falls below replacement level, sparking concerns over ageing population and labour shortages India fertility rate drops to 1.9 children per woman, below the 2.1 replacement level, raising …