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Bank of England holds interest rates despite Iran war inflation threat - as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as three members of monetary policy committee vote to raise rates

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Bitcoin hovers near $64K after Fed decision; futures open interest hits 2-month high

Bitcoin hovered near $64,000 after the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, while futures open interest climbed to a two-month high, signalling higher leveraged activity. Bitcoin traded at $64,062, up 0.26% in 24 hours, while Ethereum slipped 0.07%. Among major altcoins, BNB, Solana and Tron gained, whereas…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

US Stock Market: Trump backs Warsh as Fed’s hawkish tilt raises rate hike odds

President Trump supports Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh despite policy disagreements. Warsh maintains a cautious stance on monetary easing, differing from Trump's calls. The central bank kept interest rates unchanged at its latest policy meeting. Some Federal Open Market Committee members favored a rate increase due to inflation concerns. Financial…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Bank of England set to hold interest rates at 3.75%

A number of economists have predicted another seven-to-two vote in favour of holding the current rate.

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Warsh Says Five-Year Inflation Fight Won’t End Fast as 30-Year Tops 5.2%: What Do Prediction Markets Say?

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held interest rates steady Wednesday for a fifth straight meeting, then told reporters that while the Fed "hasn’t done much in 42 days, the markets have done quite a bit."

Benzinga · Jul 29

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as three policymakers back hike

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and an Iran war-driven surge in energy prices.

Euronews · Jul 29

Dollar Falls as FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.48%. The dollar tumbled on Wednesday after the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged. The dollar moved higher briefly early on Wednesday after crude oil prices surged more than +6% when President Trump said the...

Barchart · Jul 29

The Fed Kept Interest Rates Steady, But It Was Not a Unanimous Decision

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but stubborn inflationary risks and renewed energy market volatility keep pressure on the central bank to tighten policy later this year.

International Business Times · Jul 29

Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower them

Rates remain unchanged for fifth time since December as tenuous Iran peace deal pushes energy prices up again

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady as Iran-driven inflation risks keep markets on edge

The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, awaiting clearer inflation signals. Renewed fighting linked to Iran pressures oil prices and clouds economic outlook. Inflation remains above the Fed's target, causing investor concern about potential price increases.

The Economic Times · Jul 29