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Bitcoin Halted at $80K as US Fed and ECB Hold Interest Rates Steady: Your Weekly ...

CryptoPotato | 2026-05-01, 16:28

It was a highly anticipated week for several economic events in the US and abroad, including the third FOMC meeting of the year, March PCE inflation data, and earnings reports from multiple S&P 500 companies. The previous weekend was eventful on the war front

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision: Powell’s Potentially Final Meeting as Chair Sparks Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin World | 2026-05-01, 14:49

The Federal Reserve interest rate decision this week carries extra weight. Markets widely expect the central bank to hold rates steady. However, this meeting may be Chair Jerome Powell’s last. This fact injects deep uncertainty into the outlook for

Investing in Bonds? Here's Why Accurate Pricing Is Crucial for Your Money

News18 | 2026-05-01, 14:16

Unlike equities, many fixed-income securities may trade infrequently or in fragmented markets, making robust valuation methodologies essential to determine credible market prices. ...

Namibia holds key interest rate as Iran war darkens outlook

Sowetan Live | 2026-05-01, 14:14

Namibia’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged at 6.50% on Wednesday, saying the outlook for economic growth and inflation had worsened due to the spillover effects of the Iran war. It was the third meeting in a row the Bank of Namibia has

Rate hikes are getting closer, big central banks say

Daily Sabah | 2026-05-01, 13:23

Major central banks left interest rates unchanged this week but warned that they could raise them soon to prevent a jump in energy prices, caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, ...

What are today's mortgage interest rates: May 1, 2026?

CBS News | 2026-05-01, 13:21

Want to buy a home or refinance the one you live in now? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know. ...

Barclays: No Bank of England rate hikes expected this year

CNBC | 2026-05-01, 13:11

Jack Meaning, U.K. chief economist at Barclays, tells

Best children’s savings accounts for 2026 - where to find the top interest rates

The Independent | 2026-05-01, 12:14

Kids can learn about money early - and they have decades ahead for savings to grow

Commercial LPG cylinder rates hiked by Rs 993, no change for household gas consumers

International Business Times | 2026-05-01, 10:59

The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 993, starting Friday, and after the revision, a 19-kg cylinder will now cost Rs 3,071.5 in Delhi. However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders for 33 crore users,

Treasury yields are flat as investors digest latest GDP and inflation data

CNBC | 2026-05-01, 10:11

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was unchanged at 4.390%. ...

The ECB left its key interest rates unchanged

GMK Center | 2026-05-01, 09:08

Following its meeting on April 30, the European Central Bank (ECB) left its three key interest rates unchanged. This was announced in a statement by the regulator. The deposit facility rate remains at 2.0%, the main refinancing operations rate at

European Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady as Markets Weigh Future Hike Prospects

Bitcoin World | 2026-05-01, 08:46

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to hold its key interest rates steady at the current level. Markets now carefully assess the prospects for future rate hikes. This decision comes amid persistent inflation and a fragile economic recovery in the

Rs 993 hike in Commercial LPG rates, no change for household gas consumers

Madhyamam | 2026-05-01, 07:33

New Delhi: The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 993, effective Friday, and a 19-kg cylinder will now cost Rs 3,071.5 in Delhi.However, the price of household LPG cylinders has remained unchanged for 33 crore users, according to a

Foreign buying, holdings of S. Korean government bonds rise after WGBI entry

Yonhap News | 2026-05-01, 04:58

SEOUL, May 1 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors increased their purchases and holding ...

BoE Holds Interest Rate Steady: Energy-Driven Inflation Complicates Policy Path

Bitcoin World | 2026-05-01, 03:51

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to hold its key interest rate steady at 5.25%, as persistent energy-driven inflation complicates the monetary policy path. This decision, announced from London on May 9, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the UK economy.

European Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Rising Inflation: Markets Brace for Future Hikes

Bitcoin World | 2026-05-01, 02:16

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to hold interest rates steady during its latest monetary policy meeting. This decision comes as markets closely watch for future rate hikes amid persistent inflation pressures across the eurozone. The ECB’s

Breaking: European Central Bank Leaves Key Rates Unchanged as Anticipated, Shocking Markets with Steadfast Hold

Bitcoin World | 2026-04-30, 22:59

The European Central Bank (ECB) has officially announced its decision to leave key interest rates unchanged, a move widely anticipated by financial markets and economists. This decision, confirmed at the ECB’s latest monetary policy meeting, holds the

BoE Interest Rate Outlook: Bailey Delivers Cautious Message After Holding Rates Steady

Bitcoin World | 2026-04-30, 22:59

The BoE interest rate outlook took center stage today as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey addressed the media following the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold rates at 4.75%. The widely expected status quo came amid persistent inflation

The US 30-year Treasury Yield Just Hit 5% and BTC USD May Pay the Price

99 Bitcoins | 2026-04-30, 21:40

The bond market just delivered a body blow to risk assets. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield crossed 5% early Thursday, a level tested only twice in the past two decades, and BTC USD is already feeling it, sliding to $76,400, down roughly -2% in 24 hours. The