Supported Dec. rate cut

Fed Official Says Further Rate Cuts Can Wait
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem suggests greater caution is warranted on reducing interest rates.
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec.
Strong December job growth points to fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing past economists' expectations and signaling that the job market remains resilient in the face of still-high borrowing rates and stickier-than-expected inflation.
Fed's Bowman: supported Dec. rate cut as 'final' recalibration step
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Thursday said she supported last month's interest-rate cut as the "final step" in the U.S. central bank's monetary policy recalibration, with rising inflation risks dictating a cautious approach ahead.
Fed’s Bowman Sees Rate Cuts on Pause Until Inflation Declines Again
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman considers interest rates on hold for the time being until the data shows inflation has resumed its downward trend. Bowman was the lone dissenter on the FOMC’s September decision to lower the federal-funds rate by half a percentage point,
Fed's Bowman Prefers Cautious, Gradual Approach to Rates
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she is concerned that the current stance of monetary policy "may not be as restrictive as others may see it." She speaks at a California Bankers Association event.
Fed's Schmid says central bank 'near' neutral interest rate level
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid signaled on Thursday a reluctance to cut interest rates again as the U.S.
Central Bank Gold Statistics: November 2024
Assessing the final act of 2024, central banks around the world continued to play a leading role in the demand for gold.
China to Issue Central Bank Bills in Hong Kong Amid Weakening Yuan
The People’s Bank of China will issue central bank bills in Hong Kong next week, a tool that is typically used to stabilize ...
Peru central bank cuts benchmark interest rate to 4.75%
Peru's central bank trimmed its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to settle at 4.75% on Thursday, surprising ...
Chile Central Bank Warns of ‘Significant Risks’ Around Rate Path
Chile’s central bank said its future monetary policy decisions should consider significant risks including short-term ...
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Thai central bank rebuffs demand for steps to boost inflation
THAILAND’S central bank is comfortable with the outlook for subdued inflation as it focuses the monetary policy to ensure ...
China central bank is moving faster towards its policy limits
China's central bank is expected to deploy its most aggressive monetary tactics in a decade this year as it tries to ...
Euro-Zone Inflation Rebounds But Won’t Derail ECB Rate Cuts
Euro-area inflation accelerated last month, supporting the European Central Bank’s gradual approach to reducing interest ...