Gold falls below $4,000 after oil prices jump
NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – Gold dropped about 3% on Monday, July 13, falling below $4,000 an ounce as oil prices surged and expectations...
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China pledges tech support, trade balance and market reforms
BEIJING: China’s top economic and financial officials pledged expanded support for technology firms, a push toward more balanced trade and deeper capital market reforms during a news conference...
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...
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...
Trump pressures Fed to cut rates amid tariff fallout
President Trump’s push to oust Fed Chair Powell drew warnings from CEOs and spurred a brief market rally after his reversal....
Egypt slashes benchmark interest rates in April 2025 decision
The Central Bank of Egypt has reduced key interest rates by 225 basis points in April 2025, adjusting deposit, lending, and discount rates to support...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
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...