Colombia central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 9.50% in surprise move
Colombia's central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 9.50% on Friday, surprising the market, which expected policymakers to vote for a second consecutive 25 basis point cut. The decision was backed by five members of the seven-member board.
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to chart a course amid political turmoil in leading economies France and Germany.
European Central Bank warns of weak economy after delivering quarter-point rate cut
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Colombia central bank seen slowing rate cuts in first meeting of the year
Board members of Colombia's central bank are expected to opt for a smaller rate cut when they meet on Friday on uncertainty around inflation, the nation's fiscal situation and policy moves by the U.S.
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Bund yields fall and DAX hits fresh record as European Central Bank cuts interest rates
The euro pared session losses and benchmark bond yields fell near to a three-week trough after the European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter point, saying it expects inflation to fall back to its target later in the year.
Euro zone bond yields, euro steady after ECB rate cut
Euro zone government bond yields and the euro held steady on Thursday after the European Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.75%, as expected, while keeping the door open to further policy easing.
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