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GCC central banks cut interest rates by 25 bps following Fed’s move

GCC central banks cut interest rates by 25 bps following Fed’s move

By Reem Walid18 September 2025

GCC central banks hold interest rates steady for 3rd time following Fed’s move

GCC central banks hold interest rates steady for 3rd time following Fed’s move

By Reem Walid8 May 2025

Saudi Central Bank lowers benchmark rate by 25 bps following US Fed decision

Saudi Central Bank lowers benchmark rate by 25 bps following US Fed decision

By Dayan Abou Tine8 November 2024

US interest rate cut could see funding taps turn on for GCC startups

US interest rate cut could see funding taps turn on for GCC startups

By Nour El Shaeri20 September 2024

Saudi Central Bank lowers benchmark rate by 50 bps, following US Fed decision

Saudi Central Bank lowers benchmark rate by 50 bps, following US Fed decision

By Dayan Abou Tine19 September 2024

GCC banks hold interest rates steady for 7th consecutive period following US Fed’s move

GCC banks hold interest rates steady for 7th consecutive period following US Fed’s move

By Reina Takla13 June 2024

GCC central banks hold interest rates steady for 6th time following Fed’s move

GCC central banks hold interest rates steady for 6th time following Fed’s move

By Reina Takla2 May 2024

US Fed leaves rates unchanged, flags ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

US Fed leaves rates unchanged, flags ‘lack of further progress’ on inflation

By Reuters2 May 2024

IMF chief urges central banks’ independence on policy matters

IMF chief urges central banks’ independence on policy matters

By Reuters21 March 2024

Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy

Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy

By Reuters19 March 2024

Global gold demand predicted to hit record high in 2024

Global gold demand predicted to hit record high in 2024

By Arab News31 January 2024

GCC central banks’ interest rates unchanged following Fed’s move

GCC central banks’ interest rates unchanged following Fed’s move

By Arab News2 November 2023