South Korea central bank hits record annual profit
SEOUL: The Bank of Korea said on Friday that its 2025 net income climbed to a record 15.3275 trillion won, nearly doubling from the previous year as gains...
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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...
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...
South Korean economy grows 2 percent in 2024, steady progress
Bank of Korea confirms South Korea’s economy grew 2 percent in 2024, showing resilience amid global challenges and steady GDP recovery....
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....
Germany and France see contraction as euro zone stalls in Q4
The euro zone economy stalled in Q4, posting zero growth, missing forecasts. The ECB responded with a rate cut as inflation concerns persist despite weak...
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...
Fed minutes reveal concerns over Trump’s policy-driven inflation risks
Federal Reserve minutes show cautious interest rate cuts amid inflation risks linked to President-elect Trump’s proposed trade, immigration, and economic policies....
Treasury yields rise as markets await Fed minutes and jobs data
U.S. Treasury yields rose Wednesday as investors awaited labor data and Fed minutes, focusing on interest rate outlook amid economic strength and inflation expectations....