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European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates

by Phil Hall | Dec 12, 2024 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Three major central banks have announced rate cuts for their respective economies. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced it was cutting rates by a quarter percentage point today, lowering its benchmark from 3.25% to 3%. “The disinflation process is well on track,”...
Switzerland Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time, UK Holds Rates Steady

Switzerland Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time, UK Holds Rates Steady

by Phil Hall | Jun 20, 2024 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Switzerland’s central bank enacted its second interest rate cut of the year while the Bank of England opted to hold rates at their current level. The Swiss National Bank slashed its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%. In March, Switzerland became the first...
Switzerland Cuts Interest Rates, The First for a Major Western Economy

Switzerland Cuts Interest Rates, The First for a Major Western Economy

by Phil Hall | Mar 21, 2024 | Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Switzerland caught the world’s economic observers by surprise when its central bank opted to cut interest rates, a first for a major Western economic power. The Financial Times reported the Swiss National Bank cut its headline rate by 25 basis points to 1.5%. Thomas...

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