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Indian Bank Slashes Repo Linked Benchmark Lending Rate by 0.35% to Boost Loan Demand

Following the RBI's repo rate cut, Indian Bank reduces its Repo Linked Benchmark Lending Rate by 0.35%, effective April 11, 2025, to lower borrowing costs and stimulate loan demand...

RBI Announces Rate Cut: What It Means for Banks and Your Savings

The RBI has started its rate-cutting cycle, but deposit rates remain high. Experts discuss the delayed impact on banks' cost of funds and the potential for future rate adjustments.

European Markets React Positively to ECB's Latest Rate Cut Decision

European stock markets mostly closed higher after the ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points, with the DAX and CAC 40 seeing significant gains. However, the UK's FTSE 100 fell, ...

ECB Poised for Rate Cut as Eurozone Growth Concerns Mount

The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates again as the Eurozone grapples with weak economic growth and the threat of US tariffs, despite concerns over inflation r...

European Markets Anticipate ECB Rate Cut: A Pre-Summit Analysis

European stock indexes rise as investors anticipate a 25 basis points rate cut by the ECB. Lufthansa reports earnings, and European leaders meet in Brussels for a defense summit, h...

RBI's Strategic Rate Cut: A Bold Move Towards Economic Stimulus and Stability

The Reserve Bank of India's decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% aims to stimulate consumer spending and ensure financial system liquidity, reflecting a calibr...

Bank of England's Rate Cut Sparks Drop in UK Gilt Yields Amid Economic Concerns

Following a 25 basis point rate cut by the Bank of England to 4.5%, UK gilt yields have dropped, reflecting concerns over the UK's economic stability and a shift towards safer asse...

Bank of England's Rate Cut Decision Sparks Decline in UK Gilt Yields

The Bank of England's decision to cut the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5% has led to a decline in UK gilt yields. Economic concerns and a stagnant GDP in Q3 2024 have ...

ECB Slashes Rates for Fourth Time: A Bold Move to Revive Eurozone's Economy

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its fourth consecutive rate cut to stimulate the Eurozone's sluggish economy, amidst stagnant economic performance and external econom...

South Korea's Bond Market Booms with 3 Trillion Won Influx Amid Rate Cut Speculations

South Korea's bond market experiences a significant influx of 3 trillion won as investors anticipate a base rate cut and the country's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index....

Navigating Through Economic Dilemmas: Rising Exchange Rates and Robust U.S. Employment Figures Challenge Rate Cut Expectations

The Bank of Korea faces a challenging decision on its base rate amidst rising exchange rates and strong U.S. employment data, sparking intense debate within the securities industry...

New RBI Leadership Crucial for February Rate Cut Decision, MPC Minutes Reveal

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee showed divided opinions on policy easing, with four members expressing hawkish views, making a February rate cut dependent on new leadership. Th...

Fed's Rate Cut and GDP Growth: US Markets React with Mixed Results

US stock markets closed mostly lower after the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut and the announcement of a 3.1% GDP growth in Q3 2024. The euro was flat against the dollar.

Dow Jones Surges Over 300 Points in Premarket Trading Amid Fed Rate Cut Optimism

Dow Jones Industrial Average surges over 300 points in premarket trading following Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate cut, with Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 also gaining. Fed Chair Po...

Fed Anticipated to Announce Third Consecutive 25bps Rate Cut Amid Economic Indicators

Experts anticipate the Federal Reserve will announce a third consecutive 25bps rate cut, influenced by recent inflation rise, economic activity growth estimates, and labor market s...

Fed Rate Cut Looms: Dollar's Steady Performance Amid Global Central Bank Meetings

The U.S. dollar remains steady against the yen and other major currencies as investors anticipate a potential hawkish rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Focus will be on the new econ...

US Stock Futures Drop Ahead of Crucial Fed Rate Decision

US stock futures decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiences its eighth consecutive loss. Investors are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of...

ECB Rate Cut Sends Global Stocks Lower, Gold and Oil Prices Drop

Global stocks fell and major Wall Street indexes dropped after the ECB cut interest rates. European stocks and the Swiss franc also reacted negatively. Meanwhile, the US PPI surged...

ECB Rate Cut Boosts European Markets: Key Indexes Mostly Up

European stock markets mostly rose after the ECB cut its three key interest rates by 25 bps. The DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 gained, with Airbus SE rising 2.34%. The FTSE 100 also increa...

Nasdaq Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Surge Amid Inflation Data

The Nasdaq 100 led gains on the New York Stock Exchange, driven by tech sector's rally and November's inflation data aligning with expectations, potentially signaling a rate cut by...