Bank of England holds interest rates amid market uncertainty
The central bank followed the Federal Reserve in remaining cautious as Trump threatens global tariffs
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Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs downgrade US growth forecasts
The central bank remained cautious as uncertain trade policy risks inflation ‘spiralling’
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US inflation: Upside surprise ‘very uncomfortable’ for the Fed
US CPI rose to 3% in January, while core inflation also ticked up to 3.3%
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ECB cuts interest rates to 2.75% as central banks diverge
Follows the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold the Fed Funds rate at 4.25-4.5%
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US bond market to ‘stay under pressure’ as US Federal Reserve holds rates
The decision to hold interest rates at 4.25-4.5% comes one week after US President Trump demanded a rate cut
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Weekly Outlook: Fed, ECB rate cut decisions and ‘magnificent seven’ results
Key events for wealth managers in the week beginning 27 January
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Fed lowers expectations to two rate cuts in 2025
Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points at the latest FOMC meeting
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Mirabaud: Jumbo rate cuts call for neutral duration
Andrew Lake examines the speed and tragectory of the cutting cycle set in motion by the Fed last week and what it means for fixed income
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Baron Capital: Investors should be optimistic about US small and mid-caps
History shows us that small and mid-caps often outperform when the Fed lowers rates, says Claudia Pagazani
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Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% for June
Industry commentators discuss hold decision
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Weekly Outlook: EU and US economic reports
Key events for wealth managers for the week beginning 27 May
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Janus Henderson: Monetary policy divergence offers opportunities in European credit and EMD
Markets scaled back expectations of rate cuts in the US for 2024 from six cuts to two