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Rate hike case scuttled by improving inflation outlook

The Reserve Bank considered lifting interest rates earlier this month but convincing progress on inflation made it an easy argument to dismiss.

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Bank of England ‘risks worsening UK recession if no interest rate cuts soon’

Former chief economist Andy Haldane says keeping rates high could ‘crush the economy’

The Guardian - UK

Soon-to-Be Retirees, Beware: Small-Caps Are Cheap for a Reason

Higher interest rates make debt more expensive for smaller companies, and that could become challenging for them if we head into slower economic times.

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EU opens formal investigation into TikTok; Bank of England ‘could worsen recession’ without interest rate cuts soon – as it happened

The European Union to investigate if TikTok breached online content rules aimed at protecting children, as Andy Haldane urges central bank to consider interest-rate cuts

The Guardian - UK

Stocks Finish Lower as Sticky Price Pressures Dampen Rate Cut Hopes

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.90%. Stocks on Friday posted moderate losses. Stocks were...

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UK Bank NatWest Shakes Off CEO Turmoil As Profits Jump

British bank NatWest on Friday said net profit jumped nearly a third in 2023 on higher interest rates, adding that Paul Thwaite would become permanent chief executive following boardroom turmoil.

International Business Times

Japan Finance Minister Leaves Decision on Negative Rates to BOJ

Japan's finance minister defers decision on ending negative interest rates to the Bank of Japan (BOJ). The BOJ's monetary policy effectiveness is being rev...

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Britain is in a rut. Here are five ways to fix the economy

From unfreezing tax thresholds to boosting social housing, solutions to the UK’s problems don’t have to trigger the return of inflation

The Guardian - UK

Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Resilient Despite Interest Rates

Despite efforts by the U.S. Federal Reserve to cool the economy, jobless claims remain low. Applications fell by 8,000 to 212,000 in the latest report.

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US Retail Sales Decline In January, Signaling Economic Headwinds

US retail sales plummeted by 0.8% in January, signaling economic challenges amid inflation and rising interest rates.

International Business Times

ECB Policymakers Resist Quick Rate Cuts Amid Falling Inflation

ECB policymakers remain cautious about implementing hasty rate cuts despite a decline in inflation, emphasizing the need for a measured approach to policy ...

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Mortgage chaos: 'Interest rates put our shared home on hold. Now we can't wait to build a life together'

Interest rates kept them apart last year, but this couple hope easing inflation will make their dream real in 2024

Evening Standard

'Rishi's recession': Blow to Sunak's key election pledge as Britain slips into negative growth

GDP fell by a worse than expected 0.3% in the last three months of 2023

Evening Standard

Australia’s economy likely to slow until stage-three tax cuts, lower interest rates and easing inflation kick in, CBA says

Spending tipped to moderate until households start getting some relief in the middle of the year, CommBank chief economist says

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International Business Times

What Is Behind The US Economy's Surprising Strength?

The US has seen GDP growth blow past predictions, hiring numbers surge unexpectedly and consumers still spending even as interest rates climbed -- deftly averting a dreaded recession in 2023.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s unemployment rate hits two-year high of 4.1% as higher interest rates bite

The result, which is slightly above economists’ expectations, follows months of volatile labour market figures

Investors Business Daily

Former Highflier InMode Crumbles As Interest Rates, Macro Weigh On Aesthetics Procedures

InMode stock skidded Tuesday as high interest rates weighed on the aesthetics company's sales. Shares fell to a floor near their 50-day line.

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ECB's Lane: Rate cuts contingent on inflation data

ECB Chief Economist, Philip Lane, says that the number of rate cuts by the ECB will be determined by inflation data, providing insights into the central ba...

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January CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

A hot reading on inflation means interest rates will stay higher for a little longer.

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Surge in South Korea's Dollar Bonds for Overseas Funding

Discover how South Korea's dollar bond deals have reached a record billion as companies secure funding from overseas markets to support their growth.

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Investors Await U.S. Inflation Update to Determine Interest Rates

European benchmarks slip while Asian shares mostly finish higher as investors await an update on U.S. consumer inflation to determine Fed policy on interes...

AAP

Economy 'not dying' but firms ready for tough times

The business sector is losing some steam and dipped into below-average conditions for the first time in two years, even as consumers regained some optimism.

International Business Times

Small Stocks Lead Gains, Defying Rising Interest Rates, As New Narratives Re-enforce The Bullish Sentiment On Wall Street

The small-cap heavy Russell 2000 ended the week at 2009.99, up 3.8%, beating both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones, which gained 1.7% and 2.5%, respectively.

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Thai PM Pushes Central Bank for Rate Cut to Stimulate Economy

The Thai Prime Minister vows to continue pressuring the central bank to lower interest rates in order to stimulate the economy. Find out more.

WEKU

Optimism about the U.S. economy sends stocks to a new record

The S&P 500 index hit 5,000 for the first time ever, propelled by Wall Street's optimism the Federal Reserve is going to cut interest rates.

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