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5+ min ago   (1741+ words) (Bloomberg) " The Federal Reserve and three of the central banks that just backed its embattled chair are poised to keep interest rates unchanged at an edgy moment for global policymakers. Officials in Washington are widely expected to defy US President…...

13+ min ago   (694+ words) The whispers of Japan stepping in to boost the yen caught many off guard. That's changed. Rumors swirled around possible monetary actions aimed at stabilizing the currency markets, driving investors towards gold. This move comes as risk appetite improved, further…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (648+ words) India Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE Updates: There is only one week before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Sunday, 1 February. Ahead of the Budget speech, industry watchers and stakeholders are awaiting the government's direction for the Indian…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago   (228+ words) A combination of factors " falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal " bodes well for the market after years of downturn Hong Kong's housing market may be on the verge of a sharp rebound and a new upcycle after…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (699+ words) The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming week, holding firm despite President Donald Trump's pressure to slash levels as it guards against threats to its independence. The central bank…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago   (223+ words) The inescapable conclusion is that most of the wounds of California's affordability crisis are self-inflicted. Here are but a few examples. The Golden State also has the highest state sales tax in the nation (7.25%) and the seventh-highest combined average state…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago   (473+ words) Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and state leaders announced on Jan. 20 proposed legislation aimed at protecting Marylanders from invasive data practices and unpredictable grocery price spikes. The announcement was made at BD Provisions Severna Park, a zero-waste bulk food store founded…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago   (237+ words) As global tensions continue to rise, money managers are increasingly placing their bets on gold, pushing bullish wagers to a 16-week peak. This shift from currencies and sovereign bonds to hard assets is a response to the growing uncertainties in…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (556+ words) BlackRock executive Rick Rieder has surged ahead in prediction markets as the favored candidate to lead the Federal Reserve." The chief investment officer of global fixed income met with President Trump last week, prompting a dramatic shift in betting odds....

4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (149+ words) The Bank of Japan's share of government bonds has fallen to approximately 48%, an eight-year low, while monthly purchases have already decreased by almost half since 2024. At the same time, foreign investors are also reducing their exposure, to around 12% of the…...