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Bank of England decision on Thursday will be at 12:02 p.m. local time instead of 12 p.m., due to VE

The Bank of England will announce its interest rate decision at 12:02 p.m. on Thursday instead of its usual noon time. The two-minute delay accommodat…

April 30, 2026
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Swiss National Bank cuts interest rates by a half point to 0.5%

The Swiss National Bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 0.5%, marking an aggressive move to support economic growth. The r…

April 30, 2026
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Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives

President Trump has directed Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop what he characterizes as discriminatory practices against conservative custome…

April 30, 2026
Banking

Bank of England decision on Thursday will be at 12:02 p.m. local time instead of 12 p.m., due to VE

The Bank of England will announce its interest rate decision two minutes late on Thursday. The decision comes at 12:02 p.m. instead of noon to accommo…

April 29, 2026
Banking

Swiss National Bank cuts interest rates by a half point to 0.5%

# Swiss National Bank Cuts Rates to 0.5% The Swiss National Bank slashed its policy interest rate by half a percentage point to 0.5%, signaling aggre…

April 29, 2026
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‘Keeps me awake at night’: Bank of England warns stocks may crash as market risks build. Protect you

# Bank of England Flags Stock Market Crash Risk The Bank of England warned that financial markets face growing risks that could trigger sharp stock d…

April 29, 2026
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Jerome Powell says he will continue to serve as a Fed governor, calls Trump criticism 'unprecedented

Jerome Powell confirmed he will remain a Federal Reserve governor after his term as chair expires in 2026. The Fed chair directly addressed mounting p…

April 29, 2026
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Powell Says He Will Stay on as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends

Jerome Powell will remain a Federal Reserve governor after his term as Fed chair ends, he announced. Powell cited legal threats against himself and th…

April 29, 2026
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How the Fed’s rate decision affects your finances.

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions ripple directly into your wallet through mortgages, auto loans, credit cards, and savings accounts. Whe…

April 29, 2026
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Warsh Clears an Early Hurdle on Path to Fed Chair

Kevin Warsh cleared the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, moving his nomination for Federal Reserve chair closer to confirmation. The committee's…

April 29, 2026
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Fed’s Powell says he will stay on as governor after chair term ends

# Summary Jerome Powell will remain at the Federal Reserve as a governor after his term as chair ends, he announced. This decision keeps Powell embed…

April 29, 2026
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Thom Tillis Is Prepared to Advance Kevin Warsh After U.S. Drops Fed Inquiry

Senator Thom Tillis said federal prosecutors gave him assurances that remove his objections to Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve. Tillis…

April 29, 2026
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World Bank estimates energy prices will surge 24 percent in 2026.

The World Bank projects energy prices will jump 24 percent in 2026, driven by tensions between Iran and Israel that threaten global oil supplies. The…

April 29, 2026

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