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Dec 9, 2024 · China’s Politburo announced a shift to a "moderately loose" monetary policy for 2025 in the first move towards monetary easing in 14 years, paired with a "more proactive" …

Jan 30, 2025 · US economic growth slowed in the final quarter of 2024, expanding at an annualised 2.3%—lower than economists’ expectations—after a 3.1% rise in the previous …

Jan 15, 2025 · Cooling core US inflation in December 2024 surprised markets and reignited hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, as core CPI rose just 0.2%—below forecasts of 0.3%.

Jan 5, 2025 · Federal Reserve officials warned the fight against inflation is still with us, while also stressing their need to protect job market stability.

Oct 29, 2024 · US data showing rising US consumer confidence, a cooling labour market and a widening trade deficit gave mixed economic signals, highlighting the challenge for …

Oct 27, 2024 · All eyes on inflation figures as RBA's next rates decision nears With one week to go until the Reserve Bank's November meeting, the final piece of the economic puzzle is …