central

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After a precious metals shop in Hong Kong's central business district announced that hundreds of silver bars had sold out for the day on Wednesday, murmurs of disappointment rippled through a waiting queue.

From Barron's

The central bank decided to hold interest rates steady after wrapping up its January policy meeting on Wednesday—largely in line with what economists expected heading into the meeting.

From Barron's

For the fourth time since summer, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declined Wednesday to say whether he will remain on the central bank’s board after his chairmanship ends May 15.

From The Wall Street Journal

SINGAPORE—Singapore’s central bank kept monetary-policy settings steady at its first meeting of the year, forecasting hotter inflation and relatively solid growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

At least five people have died after Storm Kristin tore through central and northern Portugal, causing flooding, landslides and widespread damage.

From BBC