FEDERAL RESERVE AND BANK OF ENGLAND MEET AS ECONOMIC OUTLOOK.

Tina Collins

14 Mar 2025

Rates held steady in January due to sticky inflation and tariff impacts.

No immediate rate cuts expected in March.

future moves depend on labor market and economic conditions.

Policy outlook remains uncertain as global economic challenges persist.

The Fed’s meeting will be crucial for insights into future US monetary policy.

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CONSUMER SENTIMENT DROPS IN MARCH TO 57.9.

TREASURY YIELDS RISE AS INVESTORS AWAIT CONSUMER SENTIMENT DATA

GOLD PRICE CONSOLIDATES NEAR RECORD HIGH; REMAINS CLOSE TO $3,000 AMID RISING TRADE TENSIONS

BREXIT REVISITED: WHY CLOSER UK-EU TIES WON’T LESSEN BRITAIN’S SQUEEZED PUBLIC FINANCES