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#monetary policy

Business
Fed holds rates at 3.5%-3.75% for fifth meeting, but three dissenters push for a hike
Three dissenting policymakers pushed for a quarter-point hike as Chair Warsh described a “good family fight” and markets trimmed bets on future moves.
Jul 30

Finance
Dow plunges 1,153 points after Fed holds rates steady in fractious meeting
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged, but a rare trio of dissents and Chair Kevin Warsh's guarded outlook rattled investors, sending the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest since 2007.
Jul 30

World
Indonesia central bank chief Perry Warjiyo resigns suddenly amid policy tensions
Behind Perry Warjiyo’s resignation for personal reasons lay weeks of tension with Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati over growth strategy, according to people familiar with the matter.
Jul 28

Finance
ECB Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% as Energy-Driven Inflation Clouds Outlook
Jul 24