Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 27

Interest Rates Fall, but Central Banks Are No Longer in Lock Step

Officials in some countries started cutting rates last year, but others, including those in Europe and the United States, have taken a more cautious approach.

By Eshe Nelson and Karl Russell

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Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Signals Gradual Easing

The British central bank has emphasized its intention to move steadily to ensure that inflation continues to slow.

By Eshe Nelson

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France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says

The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements set by the E.U.

By Liz Alderman

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$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions

U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.

By Alan Rappeport