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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It takes years to save for a mortgage contribution

The article discusses the impact of recent interest rate cuts on Polish people's mortgage eligibility and the challenges of saving for the required down payment.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The housing market under pressure from the war in the Middle East. Uncertainty over interest rate cuts

The article discusses the impact of geopolitical events, specifically the Middle East conflict, on Poland's housing market and interest rate predictions.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Gold and silver sharply depreciate due to weaker outlook for interest rate cuts

Gold and silver prices are falling sharply as expectations for interest rate cuts weaken.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

This is why your interest rate cut may fail

Norway's inflation remains significantly above the central bank's target, leading analysts to believe that interest rate cuts may be postponed or even reversed.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Copom reduces Selic to 14.75%, but removes projection for further cuts due to war in the Middle East

The Central Bank of Brazil's Copom has lowered the Selic interest rate but has indicated that no further cuts are anticipated due to uncertainties from the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 21:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Will the Iran War Prevent the Drop in Interest Rates in Brazil? Understand What Selic Is and How It Affects Your Wallet

The ongoing conflict in Iran may impact Brazil's anticipated interest rate cuts as the Central Bank evaluates the economic situation amidst inflation concerns.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

SSB doubts about new interest rate cuts this year

The Norwegian Statistics Bureau expresses doubt over the likelihood of interest rate cuts this year due to rising costs and higher import prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

SSB does not expect interest rate cuts this year

The Norwegian Statistics Bureau anticipates no interest rate cuts in 2023 due to high inflation and rising import costs from the Middle East conflict.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

War and research raise uncertainty in the economy

Economic forecasts for Brazil in 2026 are now more uncertain due to expectations of slower interest rate cuts amid inflation concerns linked to recent conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 17 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

US Fed's Interest Rate Cut Outlook 'Zero' Due to Rising Oil Prices; Focus on Rate Forecasts

The Federal Reserve's outlook for interest rate cuts this year has shifted towards 'zero' because of concerns that rising energy prices could exacerbate inflation in the U.S.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Market sees less chance of Copom starting interest rate cuts amid rising oil prices

The financial market's confidence has been shaken by the volatility in oil prices due to the conflict in Iran, leading to a more cautious outlook on Brazil's Copom monetary policy meeting.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why the Central Bank May Break its Promise to Cut Interest Rates

The Brazilian Central Bank is facing pressures that may lead to a delay in its promised interest rate cuts due to changing global economic conditions.

Mar 14 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The dollar rises, gold falls โ€“ 5,167 dollars per ounce

Gold prices fell on Thursday due to the strengthening of the US dollar and decreasing expectations for short-term interest rate cuts in the US.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A minister of Kicillof criticized the councilors of LLA who propose reducing rates in 116 municipalities

Carlos Bianco, a highly trusted minister of Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof, criticized the move by La Libertad Avanza councilors to propose rate cuts in 116 municipalities, arguing it would have a negligible fiscal impact.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war โ€“ and a rise could be ahead

UK interest rates are expected to remain steady for the remainder of the year, with a potential increase forecasted for next summer due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The inflation pressure decreases โ€“ may lead to lower interest rates

Inflation in Sweden showed a decrease in February, suggesting potential for future interest rate cuts, according to economic experts.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Middle East War Pressures Dollar, Oil and May Limit The Intensity and Duration of Interest Rate Cuts in Brazil; Understand

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing significant pressures on oil prices and the Brazilian currency, which may affect the future of interest rates in Brazil.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Banks disburse N36.4 trillion to trade sector amid rate cuts

Nigerian banks extended N36.39 trillion in credit to the trade sector in the first nine months of 2025, indicating a modest increase amid calls for more private sector funding.

Mar 3 โ€ข 02:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Inflation in the US 'disappoints' in January: It stands at 3.1% and 'erases chances' of a Fed rate cut

US consumer prices surged at the beginning of the year, frustrating hopes for a continuous drop in inflation and likely delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Savers warned 'don't repeat the same mistake' as inflation falls

As UK's inflation reaches its lowest since March 2025, savers are urged to take action before potential interest rate cuts.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Demand for Interest Rate Cuts Can Be Made Automatically Without Direct Requests... 'Automated Agency Services' are Coming Out One After Another

Financial companies are launching automated services that allow customers to request interest rate cuts without making direct demands themselves.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Unexpected inflation drop fuels rate cut calls โ€” FXTM

A recent decrease in inflation in Nigeria has led analysts to predict potential interest rate cuts by the Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Fed is Divided: Majority Calls for Waiting for Inflation to Decrease Before Further Rate Cuts

Many Federal Reserve officials are advocating for waiting to see a decrease in inflation before supporting further interest rate cuts this year, particularly as the labor market remains stable.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Economists predict Bank of England interest rate cuts as inflation falls to 3%

UK inflation has decreased to 3%, leading economists to anticipate a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England soon.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Canada: The dollar fell to an 11-day low

The Canadian dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart as domestic inflation data raised expectations for continued interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why do forecasts continue for new record levels of gold and silver?

Market expectations for gold and silver continue to rise, driven by low U.S. inflation data and anticipated interest rate cuts this year.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Where to invest my money in 2026? These are the returns of Cetes, Nu, Revolut, and other fintechs

The article discusses investment options in Mexico for 2026, comparing traditional Cetes with various fintech alternatives amidst a pause in interest rate cuts by the Bank of Mexico.

Feb 14 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Monetary Policy Thaw: Curbed Inflation Fuels Hope for Interest Rate Cuts in the East

In Eastern Central Europe, higher interest rates than in the Eurozone are showing signs of decline, raising hopes for potential rate cuts by 2026.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

January's U.S. CPI rises by 2.4%, falling short of forecasts; early rate cuts remain uncertain

In January, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.4% compared to the previous year, which was lower than expected, indicating uncertain prospects for early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Sudden Big Decline... Gold and Silver Crumbled, Starting from the US, Know the Reason

Gold and silver prices have witnessed a significant drop, attributed to strong US employment data and waning expectations of interest rate cuts.

Feb 13 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Bache's headache: - Price growth is still too high

Norwegian central bank chief Ida Wolden Bache announces that higher-than-expected inflation has led several economists to rethink anticipated interest rate cuts this year.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Interest rate hikes are just as likely as cuts

Economic indicators suggest that interest rate hikes are now as probable as cuts, according to leading economist Kjetil Olsen at Nordea.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Asia markets mixed as strong US jobs data temper rate expectations

Asian stock markets experienced mixed performances following a robust US jobs report that eased fears about the US economy but moderated expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Here is the dollar quotation in Mexico this Wednesday, February 11, 2026

On February 11, 2026, the Mexican peso strengthened slightly against the dollar, closing at 17.17 units per dollar, aided by positive comments from Banco de Mexico's Jonathan Heath about potential interest rate cuts.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Construction industry expects to grow 2% in 2026 with interest rate cuts and increased credit

The Brazilian construction industry is projected to grow by 2% in 2026 due to anticipated interest rate reductions and increased credit availability.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Promised interest rate cuts during the election campaign: - Stands well

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stรธre believes the promise of interest rate cuts made during the election campaign still holds, despite several brokerages retracting their predictions for rate cuts in 2026 due to unexpected inflation rates.

Feb 11 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Heath accuses Banxico: โ€˜We foresee inflation rise, but consider rate cutsโ€™

Jonathan Heath, subgovernor of the Bank of Mexico, criticized the central bank's inconsistent approach toward rising inflation and potential rate cuts.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The US labor market surprised. After this data, the Fed may halt cuts

The recent US labor market data reveals surprising job growth and a decrease in unemployment, leading to speculation about the Federal Reserve's next steps on interest rates.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction sector expects growth in 2026 with interest rate cuts, credit, and investments

The Brazilian construction sector anticipates a 2% growth in 2026, bolstered by lower interest rates, increased housing credit, and rising infrastructure investments.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Handelsbanken no longer believes in interest rate cuts this year: โ€“ Norges Bank is in serious trouble

Handelsbanken has revised its forecast, stating that it no longer expects any interest rate cuts this year, attributing its position to unexpectedly high inflation figures.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

'We do not demand a cut in interest rates, just an open mind,' says US secretary about new Fed president

Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, emphasized that the selection of Kevin Warsh as the new Fed president prioritizes open-mindedness over pressure for interest rate cuts.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Here we can thank ourselves

Norwegian inflation rates have risen sharply, delaying anticipated interest rate cuts from the central bank.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ECB Study: Interest Rate Cuts Could Mitigate Tariff Effects

A study by the European Central Bank suggests that reducing interest rates could counterbalance the economic impact of U.S. tariffs imposed on European exports.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

High price growth: โ€“ Could be the nail in the coffin for interest rate cuts

Price growth in Norway jumped to 3.6% in January, raising concerns about further interest rate cuts according to chief economist Marius Gonsholt Hov.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Double benefit of buying a house... Repo rate cut makes loans cheaper, property prices also soften

The recent repo rate cuts by the RBI make it an advantageous time for potential home buyers as loan costs decrease and property price growth has slowed.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuts Will Continue If the Macro Environment Allows

Bank of Mexico governor Victoria Rodrรญguez Ceja indicated that interest rate adjustments will be considered based on macroeconomic conditions to mitigate inflation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The three messages from Banxico and their implications

This week, the Board of Governors of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) unanimously decided to keep the reference rate unchanged at 7 percent, marking a pause after five consecutive cuts motivated by market expectations.

Feb 7 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

With almost 50% of its positions vacant, the Attorney General's Office awaits improvements in government funding

The Attorney General's Office faces a 46% vacancy rate and budget cuts, anticipating a necessity for improved funding amidst a total crisis.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Bank Records Its Profit in 2025: Earns 34 Billion, 7% More

The banking sector achieved a profit of 34 billion euros in 2025, marking a 7% increase from the previous year, although growth has slowed due to interest rate cuts.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Banxico pauses rate cuts and expects higher inflation

The Board of Governors of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) has paused its interest rate cuts, maintaining the rate at 7.0 percent while revising its inflation expectations to a convergence goal of 3.0 percent by 2027.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:53 UTC

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