European Central Bank to cut rates

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
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.
Czech central bank head wants it to buy billions of euros in bitcoin
The head of the Czech National Bank wants to plough billions of euros’ worth of the country’s reserves into bitcoin, a groundbreaking move that could make it the first western central bank known to hold crypto assets.
Europe cuts interest rates as economic growth stagnates
The European Central Bank slashed interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, a widely expected move that marks the fifth time in the last year officials have lowered borrowing costs. Why it matters: The euro area is struggling with political dysfunction in Germany and France that is holding back activity,
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates, Breaking With Federal Reserve
The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate by a quarter point, as it rushes to brace a stagnant economy against President Trump’s threatened tariffs. Read more:
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Brazil central bank hikes rates by 100 bps, confirms same in March
Brazil's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points for the second straight meeting on Wednesday and ...
Bank robbery suspect ran from officers, throwing money along the way, citation says
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Brazil’s Central Bank Raises Rates as Inflation Sticks, Credibility Falters
The bank’s monetary policy committee increased the benchmark rate by a full percentage point to 13.25%.
Banks, importers seen lapping up India central bank's $5 bln FX swap
The Reserve Bank of India's $5 billion dollar/rupee buy-sell swap auction on Friday is likely to see strong demand from ...
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Czech Central Bank to Consider $7 Billion Bitcoin Reserve: Report
The head of the Czech central bank is about to propose that the institution add Bitcoin to the country's reserves.
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Investigation underway after Lexington bank robbery, police say
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Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to 'normal' central banking
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