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Everything filed under beyond the fed in our economy coverage, the 16 reports filed on it so far.
IMF and Bank of England warn cyber fraud threatens financial trust
The heads of the IMF and Bank of England warned that escalating cyber fraud risks eroding public trust in the financial system, potentially driving...
Ed Miliband to push for faster, fairer debt relief for developing nations
Ed Miliband will call for urgent global financial reform at IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok on 14 October 2026, urging development banks to...
RBI raises repo rate to 5.50% amid persistent inflation
The Reserve Bank of India increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, lifting the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and...
East Asia Pacific AI Export Growth Masks Broader Weakness
The World Bank raised its 2024 growth forecast for East Asia and the Pacific to 4.5%, driven by AI-related exports.
Australian unemployment rises to 4.6%, highest since the pandemic
Australia's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.6% in August, its highest since the pandemic. Economists say households are taking on second...
Bank of England to sell gilts directly to Treasury, pausing quantitative tightening
The Bank of England plans to sell its government bonds directly to the Treasury, pausing its quantitative tightening program until a final decision.
Bank of Japan raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, in a split decision. Meanwhile, UK retail sales rose 0.9% in the...
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, warns of possible hike
The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 3.75% but signaled a likely increase if high energy prices persist, citing Middle East conflict...
Bank of England to hold rates as UK inflation hits 3.1%
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, diverging from the US Federal Reserve.
Bank of England to hold rates, slow bond sales
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% today while slowing its bond-selling programme.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% as Fuel Prices Soar
UK inflation increased to 3.1% in August, driven by soaring motor fuel costs, putting pressure on the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate...
Bank of England's QT policy could cost Treasury £120bn
The Bank of England's quantitative tightening policy may cost the Treasury up to £120 billion, with £17 billion paid last year to cover losses.
UK households face winter energy bill surge
Households are warned of higher energy bills this winter as European gas storage levels remain low and wholesale prices hit three-year highs.
AI poses global economic downturn risk
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned G20 finance ministers that artificial intelligence could trigger a worldwide economic slump and...
Federal Reserve Announces Enforcement Actions
The Federal Reserve Board has issued an enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and terminated an enforcement action with Deutsche Bank...
Switching Bank Accounts Could Earn You Up to £220
Many British savers are missing out on hundreds of pounds by staying with the same bank for years. Competitors are offering incentives to switch...