Central Banks Tiptoe on Rates
ECB holds rates, sees moderate, uneven recovery
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank kept interest rates at a record low of 1.0 percent on Thursday and reaffirmed its view that the euro zone's economic recovery would be modest and uneven this year. Full Article
Indonesia c.bank plays down inflation worries
JAKARTA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Indonesia's central bank played down market worries over inflation on Thursday, signalling it is in no hurry to raise interest rates. Full Article
BOE FOCUS - Don't even think about UK rate rises until Q4
LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England may have no secret deal with the opposition Conservative Party to keep monetary policy loose, but interest rates look set to stay low for longer than many expect whoever wins the next election. Full Article
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Australia c.bank skips a hike, in huge surprise
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's central bank shocked markets by skipping an interest rate rise on Tuesday, citing the impact of higher mortgage rates at home while noting tighter policy in China and concerns over sovereign debt abroad. Full Article
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GLOBAL RECOVERY
Global economy in holding pattern - IMF
The global economy is in a holding pattern and vulnerable to more upheaval, the head of the IMF said, adding a lasting recovery will depend on policymakers taking the proper steps in the coming months. Full Article
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Markets & Currencies
American Recession
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The Lighter Side
With the recession unofficially over, Reuters takes a look at some of the humorous moments it produced. Slideshow
