Learn about HIBOR, the benchmark interest rate in Hong Kong for interbank lending; its functions, workings, and criticisms; and how it impacts financial markets.

The Nikkei 225 Index retreated on Tuesday after an influential Japanese official hinted that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates as early as in April. In a statement, Seiji Adachi, a former ...

Inflation eased to 2.4% in January, the lowest in 8 months, raising speculation the Fed may revisit its steady interest rate stance in March.

When credit spreads widen, corporate FRN prices may decline temporarily as investors demand greater compensation for credit ...

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.05%, andDecember Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.11% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets ahead of the Federal ...

Central bankers cut rates three times last year, but are cautious about lowering borrowing costs any further due to a weakening job market. President Donald Trump has said his pick for a new Fed Chair ...

The rate of unemployment has risen to its highest level in almost a decade outside the pandemic as employers continue to shed jobs. The increase to 5.1% makes it even more likely that the Bank of ...

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve could approve "several more" interest rate cuts this year if inflation resumes a decline to the central bank's 2% target, ...

President Trump and top White House officials are ramping up pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates after two surprisingly strong economic reports. Data released by the Labor Department ...