The central bank is due to announce its decision at 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT) after its final two-day policy meeting of the year. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to hold a press conference half an hour later.
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As An Inflation Hedge, Copper’s Better than Gold
For centuries, gold has been a go-to asset among investors worried about all sorts of financial risks. In the past decade, exchange-traded funds backed by the metal drew more money than any other commodity. Even the world’s biggest central banks hoard bullion as a reserve asset.
Bad news for SBI customers! SBI halves daily ATM withdrawal on THESE debit cards to Rs 20,000 from 31 October
As per a senior SBI official, the average cash withdrawal from ATMs per card is less than Rs 20,000 and the move will help in checking frauds and promote digital transaction. About a month ago, the State Bank of India (SBI) had alerted its customers holding Classic and Maestro debit cards regarding reduction of cash withdrawal limit to Rs 20,000 a day from ATM starting October 31.
Draghi: Central bank Independence
Advanced economies are now emerging from the aftermath of the great financial crisis. Despite facing the largest shock in the postwar period, central banks have succeeded in maintaining price stability and fulfilling their mandates.
ECB’s Draghi Speaks After Central Bank Leaves Rates Unchanged
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is speaking at a press conference Thursday following the institution’s decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
ECB’s Draghi says incoming data has been weaker than expected
Draghi: Significant stimulus still needed for inflation
Draghi says ECB ready to adjust all instruments as appropriate
Five Questions for the ECB
Growing concern about the impact of trade tensions on the economic outlook, another spike in Italian borrowing costs, fraught Brexit talks and volatility in world markets make for a colorful backdrop to Thursday’s European Central Bank meeting.