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ECB to start rate cuts but sticky inflation clouds path ahead
ECB to start rate cuts but sticky inflation clouds path ahead
by  AFP

The European Central Bank is expected to begin cutting eurozone interest rates from historic highs this week, but sticky inflation means the move is unlikely to kickstart a rapid easing cycle. The central bank will also release its own updated forecasts for growth and inflation on Thursday, which will feed into rate-setters' debate about their next move.

Asian markets rally on renewed US rate cut hopes
Asian markets rally on renewed US rate cut hopes
by  AFP

Asian markets rallied and the dollar weakened on Monday as a closely watched US inflation gauge dipped in April, reviving hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year. The PCE report came after figures showed eurozone inflation topped forecasts in April, though observers were still optimistic the European Central Bank will cut rates this week.

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