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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged After Three Straight Cuts

After cutting interest rates for three straight meetings, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged following its first monetary policy meeting of 2025. The Fed said it decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25 to 4.50 percent in support of its dual goals.

RTTNews | 5h 16min ago

Swiss Market Ends On Firm Note

Swiss stocks turned in a fine performance on Wednesday, as investors indulged in some strong buying at several counters, focusing on earnings and other corporate news, while awaiting the monetary policy announcement from the Federal Reserve later in the day. Data showing an improvement in Swiss investor sentiment supported the market.

RTTNews | 5h 46min ago

Canadian Dollar Weakens As BoC Cuts Rates

The Canadian dollar declined against its major counterparts in the New York session on Wednesday, as the Bank of Canada lowered interest rates by a quarter point, noting consumer price inflation remains close to 2 percent and the economy is in excess supply.

RTTNews | 6h 6min ago

European Stocks Close Mostly Higher

European stocks closed mostly higher on Wednesday as investors focused on corporate earnings news and looked ahead to policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

RTTNews | 6h 6min ago

Canadian Market Modestly Higher After BoC Delivers Another Rate Cut

Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance in cautious trade on Wednesday with investors digesting the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision and awaiting the monetary policy announcement from the Federal Reserve.

RTTNews | 6h 49min ago

Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rates, Warns About Impact Of Potential Tariffs

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to lower interest rates by a quarter point, noting consumer price inflation remains close to 2 percent and the economy is in excess supply. After cutting rates by 50 basis points at each of its two previous meetings, the Bank of Canada decided to lower the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 3 percent.

RTTNews | 9h 33min ago

Bay Street Likely To Open On Muted Note; BoC, Fed Announcements In Focus

The Bank of Canada's interest rate decision and the Federal Reserve's rate call and the central bank's accompanying statement are set to make a significant impact on Bay Street on Wednesday.

RTTNews | 11h 10min ago

Eurozone Loan Growth Improves; M3 Logs Slower Expansion

Eurozone lending to private sector grew at a faster pace in December on falling interest rates and the broad money supply logged a slower expansion, data from the European Central Bank revealed Wednesday. Despite tightening credit conditions, adjusted loans to the private sector gained 2.0 percent compared to a 1.5 percent rise in November.

RTTNews | 11h 12min ago

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