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Swiss National Bank Hikes Rate By 50 Bps

Switzerland's central bank lifted its policy rate again on Thursday as policymakers remained focused on inflationary pressures even as the recent developments in the financial market raised concerns over the credentials of the Swiss banking sector. The Swiss National Bank raised its policy rate by 0.5 percentage points to 1.50 percent. The outcome of the meeting was in line with expectations.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
Swiss Franc Eases Following SNB Rate Hike

Swiss Franc Eases Following SNB Rate Hike

The Swiss franc that traded higher in the European session on Thursday following the Swiss National Bank's decision to raise its key interest rate retraced its gains shortly.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
Singapore Inflation Eases To 6.1%, Lowest In 9 Months

Singapore Inflation Eases To 6.1%, Lowest In 9 Months

Singapore's consumer price inflation moderated in February to the lowest level in nine months amid a slowdown in private transport charges, data published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Trade and Industry showed on Thursday.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
Sensex, Nifty Close Lower After Volatile Session

Sensex, Nifty Close Lower After Volatile Session

Indian stocks closed weak on Thursday, drifting down after two successive days of gains, as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's rate hike move, and reacted to comments from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
Asian Stocks Close Mixed After Cautious Session

Asian Stocks Close Mixed After Cautious Session

Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance on Thursday as investors made largely cautious moves after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points and signaled another hike to fight inflation.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
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Franc Climbs After SNB Decision

Franc Climbs After SNB Decision

As expected, the Swiss National Bank raised its policy rate by 50 basis points to 1.5 percent. The franc advanced against its major counterparts after the decision.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
Franc Mixed Ahead Of SNB Decision

Franc Mixed Ahead Of SNB Decision

The Swiss National Bank's monetary policy announcement is due at 4:30 am ET Thursday. The central bank is set to lift the benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 1.5 percent.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
Hong Kong Central Bank Hikes Base Rate By 25 Bps

Hong Kong Central Bank Hikes Base Rate By 25 Bps

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority lifted its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, following the policy announcement of the U.S. Federal Reserve a day earlier. The HKMA adjusted the Base Rate upward to 5.25 percent from 5.00 percent with immediate effect.
RTTNews | 707 days ago
European Economic News Preview: BoE, SNB Monetary Policy Set To Lift Rates

European Economic News Preview: BoE, SNB Monetary Policy Set To Lift Rates

The monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England and the Swiss National Bank are the major events due on Thursday. Despite the recent turbulence in the banking sector, the Bank of England is expected to raise its benchmark rate by a quarter-point after official data showed an unexpected acceleration in inflation in February. The announcement is due at 8.00 AM ET.
RTTNews | 708 days ago
European Shares Poised For Mixed Start

European Shares Poised For Mixed Start

European stocks may open mixed on Thursday taking cues from Asian markets following broadly negative Wall Street trading overnight, amid U.S. Federal Reserve's rate hike move that was widely expected. Traders are likely to react to the US Fed's decision to raise interest rate by 25 basis points and its signaling of another rate hike despite recent turmoil in the banking industry.
RTTNews | 708 days ago

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