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OPINION - The one metric where the UK economy beats the US

Money versus job satisfaction. It is the perennial professional quandary, but there may in fact be one exception: central banking. Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve, earns $190,000 per year for the privilege of overseeing the greatest economy the world has ever seen. I'm not saying the job…

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Bank Of England Freezes Rate After Jumbo US Cut

The Bank of England on Thursday kept its key interest rate at 5.0 percent, deciding against consecutive cuts one day after a bumper reduction from the US Federal Reserve.

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Why is the Bank of England being cautious in delaying rate cuts?

While the UK is far from overheating, the MPC still sees inflationary dynamics within the economy

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged at 5%

The next reduction in the cost of borrowing is now expected in November

Evening Standard

Interest rates ‘on path down’ despite hold at 5%, Bank of England chief says

Bank voted on Thursday not to change borrowing costs – but Andrew Bailey says cuts likely to resume

The Guardian - UK

Grattan on Friday: US rate cut puts pressure on RBA - and things could get heated

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock might need her flak jacket when she fronts the media next Tuesday after the bank’s two-day board meeting.

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Bank Of England Expected To Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Bank of England likely to maintain interest rates amid UK inflation concerns. US Federal Reserve cuts rates.

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Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged later Thursday despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago

The Independent UK

Unemployment of 4.2% is a sign of RBA success, but it might not last. Here’s why

Today’s news that an extra 47,500 Australians found work in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% is a sign of success for both the government and Reserve Bank.

The Conversation

US Fed Makes Aggressive Rate Cut, Weeks Before Election

The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction for more than four years, sharply lowering borrowing costs shortly before November's presidential election.

International Business Times

Bank of England governor ‘optimistic’ that interest rates can be cut, after ‘no change’ decision today – as it happened

Cautious Bank of England governor says “we need to be careful not to cut too fast or by too much”, after leaving borrowing costs unchanged in 8-1 vote

The Guardian - UK

Trump asked New Yorkers ‘what have you got to lose’ by voting for him. The answers came thick and fast

‘With crime at record levels, with terrorists and criminals pouring in, and with inflation eating your hearts out, vote for Donald Trump,’ Republican nominee pleads

The Independent UK

Clones in the classroom: why universities must be wary of embracing AI-driven teaching tools

The university sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is at a tipping point due to chronic underfunding, shifting enrolments and increasing costs from inflation. In response, the government has established two working groups to assess the health of the sector and provide recommendations for the future.

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Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 4.75% to 5% – the first time the cost of borrowing has been lowered in four years.

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S&P 500 Falls from a Record High on Hawkish Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down by -0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.45%. Stocks on Wednesday gave up mid-session gains and turned lower as...

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Vice President Harris Welcomes Federal Reserve Rate Cut

Vice President Kamala Harris supports the Federal Reserve's rate cut to address inflation and pledges to reduce costs for consumers through tax cuts and an...

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for the first time in four years

Central bank makes cuts after holding rates at two-decade high in aggressive bid to cool inflation

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President Biden Hails Falling Inflation And Interest Rates

President Biden emphasizes the positive impact of declining inflation and interest rates on the post-Covid economic recovery.

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Federal Reserve Cautious Despite Progress In Economy

US inflation nears 2% target with no recession in sight. Federal Reserve cautious despite rate cuts. Chair Powell optimistic about progress.

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Fed Chair Powell Addresses Housing Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses concerns about housing inflation and supply challenges in the market.

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US Fed cuts rates by larger than usual half-percentage point

Central bank’s rate-setting committee says it has ‘greater confidence’ inflation is moving towards two-percent target.

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US Unemployment Rate Expected To Reach 4.4% By Year-End

US unemployment rate rises to 4.3% in July, inflation projected to moderate to 2.3% this year. Fed aims for 2% inflation rate by 2026.

The Independent UK

Fed cuts interest rates by half point for first time in years. Here’s what that means for you

The major move signals end to inflation fight while shoring up job market for ‘soft landing’ as borrowing to get cheaper

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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates For First Time In Biden Era

Federal Reserve's interest rate cut under President Biden addresses inflation concerns and sparks economic discussions.

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