Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot
SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving...
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years
TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in...
Bitcoin gains momentum as investors bet on 2025 Fed rate cuts
Bitcoin surged past $96,000 as Fed’s Raphael Bostic signaled rate cuts in 2025, boosting investor optimism and driving expectations of a shift in U.S. monetary...
UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5% amid weak UK growth, signaling further reductions ahead as inflation slows and economic uncertainty persists....
Bitcoin at $105,000 as Powell backs banks serving crypto customers
Bitcoin jumped past $105,000 after the Fed kept rates steady, with Chair Powell confirming banks can serve crypto clients if they manage risks effectively....
US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns
Core inflation stayed at 2.8% in December, aligning with expectations but above the Fed’s target. Rising energy costs and tariff threats pose risks to price...
Trump calls for immediate rate cuts as Fed meeting approaches
Despite calls from President Trump for immediate rate cuts, the Federal Reserve is poised to maintain current interest rates, leaving consumers struggling with persistent high...
Bitcoin drops 5 percent erasing $5,000 in a sudden price slump
Bitcoin plunged 5 percent, losing $5,000 per token, as $130M liquidated in long positions. Traders now focus on Fed decisions, GDP data, and inflation indicators....
Japan raises interest rates to 0.5 percent amid inflation concerns
Japan raised its interest rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008, citing inflation and wage growth, signaling a shift in the Bank of Japan’s long-standing...
UK private-sector pay rises sharply but job cuts increase
UK wages rose 6% in November, defying expectations, but jobless claims rose. The Bank of England faces mixed signals as it considers interest rate cuts...