Is Fed playing with fire?

The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates on Wednesday – despite Tuesday’s data showing a slowdown in inflation – and it could be “playing with fire” by doing so, warns

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All eyes on U.S. CPI

By Craig Erlam Stock markets are tentatively higher in Asia Tuesday, while Europe and the US are poised for a similarly modest start to trade in what is the start of a

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A steady start

By Craig Erlam Stock markets were off to a cautious start on Monday in what is expected to be a massive week in financial markets and the final all-action one of the

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Housing booms are over as prices fall

Housing booms across many advanced economies are coming to a halt due to rising mortgage rates and weak economic growth prospects, according to Moody’s analysis. “Slowing home sales and a moderation of

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Tales of the unexpected in Qatar

There were self-help guides and online tips on how to get through the days when the World Cup had a rest ahead of the mouth-watering quarter-finals. We didn’t know what to do

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Defining fintech trends for 2023

The financial technology (fintech) sector exploded last year with a record level of investment. This year it has continued to boom, albeit in a different environment. So, what’s next for fintech in

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Any recession will be mild, short-lived

If it comes, Europe can expect a mild and relatively short-lived economic recession as high inflation is tamed, said Cyprus Central Bank governor Constantinos Herodotou. He said the ECB’s objective is to restore

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