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Asian markets fall as investors weigh concerns about Fed rate hikes;  China cuts benchmark interest rates

Asian markets fall as investors weigh concerns about Fed rate hikes; China cuts benchmark interest rates

IMF heads to Colombo for more economic solutions The International Monetary Fund will visit Colombo this week to continue discussions with the Sri Lankan authorities on economic and financial reforms and policies. “The goal is to make short-term progress towards a staff-level agreement on a future IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement,” the IMF said …

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Fed slows hike to 50 basis points in September, recession concerns mount, Reuters polls show

Fed slows hike to 50 basis points in September, recession concerns mount, Reuters polls show

A resident buys food at a local market, in downtown San Francisco, California, US, July 13, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BENGALURU, Aug. 22 (Reuters) – The US Federal Reserve is set to raise interest rates by 50 basis points in September amid expectations that inflation has …

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Plan for rail contract deal does not resolve concerns: union

Plan for rail contract deal does not resolve concerns: union

See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The head of the country’s largest railway union is opposing a report designed to kick-start stalled contract talks, which he says isn’t doing enough about working conditions. The railroads said earlier this week it was willing to work on a deal based on the recommendations of the Presidential Emergency Board …

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