Economy

ECB Warns of Escalating Risks to Eurozone Amid Trade Tensions

ECB's De Guindos highlights global trade tensions and debt as threats to eurozone economy, urging coordinated policy for stability.

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China Unveils Plan to Boost Financial Support for Tech Innovation

China plans enhanced financial support for tech firms to boost self-reliance amid geopolitical tensions.

#china, #technology, #innovation, #economy

BoE to Launch Consultation on Reforms to Strengthen Gilt Repo Market

Bank of England to consult financial industry on strengthening gilt repo market following 2022 turmoil.

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UK Launches "Backstop" Plan to Boost Pension Fund Investments in Private Markets

UK unveils plan to mandate pension investments if targets aren't met, stirring debate over economic growth and fund autonomy.

#uk, #pensionfunds, #economy, #investment, #privatemarkets

OCC Reinstates Automatic Bank Merger Approvals, Easing Regulatory Path

US loosens bank merger rules, revoking 2024's strict scrutiny, aiming to ease operations but stirs consumer concerns.

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Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates Amid Trade Uncertainties

Fed holds rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% amid US-China trade developments and economic uncertainties.

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Federal Reserve Underlines Trade Policy Impact on Economic Assessment

Fed's Kugler highlights challenges in economic assessment amid U.S.-China tariff truce; trade shifts distort economic indicators.

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U.S. and U.K. Forge New Trade Deal to Ease Tensions

The U.S. and U.K. announce a new trade agreement, easing tariffs on specific sectors but leaving key issues unresolved.

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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Explore Creation of U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund

Trump's directive seeks to establish a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund to bolster economic leadership and reduce tax burdens.

#trump, #sovereignwealthfund, #economy, #policy

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty

Bank of England reduces interest rates to 4.25%, revealing deep divisions among policymakers amid global trade tensions and UK inflation concerns.

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Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Bank of England lowers interest rate to 4.25% due to global economic uncertainties from U.S. tariffs. Mixed MPC stance highlights complexity.

#bankofengland, #interestrate, #economy, #tariffs

UK FCA Proposes Major Mortgage Lending Reforms to Boost Economic Growth

UK's FCA unveils plans to ease mortgage rules, aiming to boost homeownership and stimulate economic growth.

#uk, #fca, #mortgage, #economicgrowth, #regulations

China Implements Aggressive Monetary Stimulus Amid US Trade Tensions

China's central bank introduces robust monetary measures to counteract trade tensions with the US ahead of crucial Geneva talks.

#china, #pboc, #tradetensions, #monetarypolicy, #stimulus

Federal Reserve Maintains Rates Amid Economic Concerns Tied to Tariff Policies

Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty from tariffs, reflects caution on inflation and unemployment.

#federalreserve, #tariffs, #inflation, #economicuncertainty

U.S. Economy in 2025: Balancing Optimism and Caution Amid Trade Tensions

The U.S. economy faces mixed growth projections, with rising inflation risks and trade policy impacts.

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