Fed minutes point to another interest rate hike before year-end
Minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy rate decision show that members believe interest rates will rise further before the end of the year.
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Minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy rate decision show that members believe interest rates will rise further before the end of the year.
BusinessInflation and interest rate concerns caused the New York Stock Exchange to retreat on Wednesday from the previous day’s record levels.
BusinessThe Ikea department store chain is carrying out a reorganization that will lead to job cuts at two locations. Around 60 positions at Ikea in Älmhult are at risk, according to a notice.
BusinessThe SL ferry Nämdöfjärd lost one of its two rudders, which came loose and disappeared. Despite this, the shuttle ferry was allowed to continue operating and carrying passengers, TV4’s Kalla fakta (Cold Facts) reports.
BusinessThe Finnish government is proposing to raise the retirement age to 70. The measure is one of several proposed cuts to public spending.
BusinessThe EU is considering measures to limit imports of Chinese hybrid cars, Bloomberg reports.
CarsInflation has started to pick up again. Rapidly rising energy prices and a weaker krona explain most of the price increases.
BusinessA new compromise proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget will be presented on Saturday, according to Ireland’s presidency of the Council of Ministers.
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