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IMF slashes global growth forecast in latest fall-out from Donald Trump trade war
The Washington-based International Monetary Fund has piled pressure on President Trump as it warned his import tariffs would ...
100% chance that Bank of England will cut interest rates next month, markets predict
LSEG data suggests a quarter point cut is inevitable on 8 May following remarks on inflation by a member of the Bank's ...
Central-bank independence ‘absolutely crucial,’ says BOE’s Greene
Bank of England rate-setter Megan Greene said it’s “absolutely crucial” that central banks retain their independence, but ...
FTSE 100 bucks global Trump slump after BoE official says US tariffs might CUT inflation and wades into president's standoff with Fed chief
The FTSE 100 edged up after Megan Greene, a member of the Monetary Policy Committee, gave an assessment of the consequences ...
US growth forecast to be hit hardest from Trump tariffs, IMF says
The US president has ramped up attacks against Jerome Powell, calling him a "major loser" for not lowering interest rates.
Bank of England rate-setter says US tariffs likely to push down on inflation
Bank of England rate-setter says US tariffs likely to push down on inflation - Megan Greene was speaking weeks ahead of the ...