Keyword "DEST:EF-MARKETS-MACROMATTERS" - List of latest news (269 results)

12:31 BOJ to raise rates in Q3 though Trump tariffs will disrupt policy normalisation: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its key interest rate through June, showed a Reuters survey of economists, with a 25-basis-point hike next quarter expected by a slight majority of respondents rather than over two-thirds in a poll last month.

07:51 Japan's factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank for the tenth consecutive month in April as confidence among manufacturers dived to almost 5-year lows, dented by worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

22/04 IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund slashed its forecasts for growth in the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs, and warning that further trade tensions would slow growth further.

21/04 China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus

China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.

19/04 With inflation progress slow, Fed's Daly says rate cuts may need to wait

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Friday that while she is still comfortable with a couple of interest rate cuts this year, rising risks of inflation mean the central bank may need to do less, especially given that uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade policy has so far done little to disrupt still-solid U.S. economic growth.

18/04 Japan's core inflation accelerates, complicates BOJ's rate path

Japan's core inflation accelerated in March due to persistent rises in food costs, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's task of weighing mounting price pressures against risks to the economy from higher U.S. tariffs.

17/04 US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market remains stable

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable in April, though uncertainty around tariffs is making businesses hesitant to boost hiring.

17/04 Tariffs to trigger sharp US economic slowdown; chance of recession jumps to 45%: Reuters Poll

An aggressive U.S. tariff policy will trigger a significant slowdown in the U.S. economy this year and next, with the median probability of recession in the next 12 months approaching 50%, according to economists polled by Reuters.

17/04 BOJ warns US tariff uncertainty may hurt confidence, economy

Bank of Japan policymakers on Thursday warned of heightening uncertainty over the fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, saying they could damage household confidence and hurt the country's fragile economy.

17/04 Australia jobs rebound in March, markets still stuck on rate cuts

Australian employment rebounded in March, recovering from a one-off dive the previous month, while the unemployment rate came in slightly below forecasts, showing a labour market that remains healthy but does not stand in the way of policy easing.

17/04 Japan's exports expand in March as US tariffs feared to hit economy broadly

Japan's exports rose for a sixth straight month in March, data showed on Thursday, as the threat of sweeping U.S. tariffs drove Japanese companies to ramp up shipments while sparking concerns about the outlook of the country's export-reliant economy.

17/04 South Korea holds rates as Trump tariffs heighten economic risks

South Korea's central bank left its policy interest rate unchanged as expected on Thursday, a decision designed to aid a wobbly won as Washington's attempts to reorder global trade by imposing sweeping tariffs threaten to damage economic growth.

16/04 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speech text April 16, 2025

Thank you for the introduction. I am looking forward to our conversation, Professor Rajan. First, I will briefly discuss the outlook for the economy and monetary policy.

16/04 US retail sales surge in March due to motor vehicle buying ahead of tariffs

Households boosted purchases of motor vehicles ahead of tariffs, though concerns about the economic outlook are hurting discretionary spending.

16/04 UK inflation slows to 2.6% in March, ONS says

British inflation slowed to an annual rate of 2.6% in March from 2.8% in February, official figures showed on Wednesday.

16/04 Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace for the impact of sweeping U.S. import tariffs, a Reuters Tankan poll found.

16/04 China's Q1 economic growth likely to slow as tariffs darkens outlook

China's economy is expected to have slowed in the first quarter in the face of a prolonged property downturn, as policymakers brace for the impact of hefty U.S. tariffs that analysts say pose the biggest risk to the Asian powerhouse in decades.

15/04 US import prices ease, but tariffs casting shadow over inflation

U.S. import prices unexpectedly fell in March, pulled down by decreasing costs for energy products, the latest indication that inflation was subsiding before President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs came into effect.

15/04 China's murky bankruptcies expose hazards for foreign investors

Gaps in enforcement of China's insolvency laws can leave creditors vulnerable to opaque dealings and malicious bankruptcy filings by firms seeking to evade payment obligations.

14/04 China's March exports jump in temporary boost as Trump 2.0 heaps pressure

Exports rose 12.4% year-on-year, a five-month high, handily beating 4.4% growth expected in a Reuters poll of economists.

14/04 UK property asking prices up 1.3% on year, Rightmove says

Asking prices for housing on sale in Britain this month are 1.3% higher than a year earlier, despite the end of a tax break, pushing the average price above a previous record set in May 2024, property website Rightmove said on Monday.

12/04 Trump trade team chases 90 deals in 90 days. Experts say good luck with that

President Donald Trump's administration wants to strike 90 trade deals in 90 days, but the challenges to quickly resolving the president's trade war are already apparent.

11/04 Tariffs angst sinks US consumer sentiment, boosts inflation expectations

U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply in April and 12-month inflation expectations surged to the highest level since 1981 amid unease over escalating trade tensions that have roiled financial markets and raised the risk of a recession.

11/04 US consumer sentiment, inflation expectations deteriorate sharply in April

U.S. consumer sentiment deteriorated sharply in April and 12-month inflation expectations surged to the highest level since 1981 amid unease over escalating trade tensions.

11/04 Market distress could see trillions of dollar holdings seek currency protection

As Donald Trump's grand plan to redefine global trade whipsaws the U.S. dollar, investors who hold tens of trillions' worth assets in the currency may for the first time in decades be seeking ways to protect the value of those holdings.

11/04 Japan household inflation expectations rise, keep BOJ rate hike view alive

Japanese households' inflation expectations heightened in the three months to March, a Bank of Japan survey showed on Friday, keeping the central bank under pressure to raise interest rates further.

11/04 UK economy grows 0.5% in February, beating expectations

Britain's economy grew at a monthly pace of 0.5% in February, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday, well above economists' expectations in a Reuters poll for an expansion of 0.1%.

11/04 Trump's tariff pause brings little relief as recession risk lingers

A week of turmoil unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs showed little sign of easing on Friday, with markets again tumbling and foreign leaders trying to work out how to respond to a dismantling of the world trade order.

10/04 US consumer prices unexpectedly fall in March

U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly fell in March, but inflation risks are tilted to the upside after President Donald Trump doubled down on tariffs on imported Chinese goods even as he lowered duties on other nations.

10/04 US consumer prices seen mild in March before tariffs tsunami

U.S. consumer prices likely increased marginally in March, but inflation risks are tilted to the upside after President Donald Trump doubled down on tariffs on imported Chinese goods even as he lowered duties on other nations.

10/04 Trump U-turns on tariffs but keeps trade war heat on China

Trump's turnabout, which came less than 24 hours after steep new tariffs kicked in on most trading partners, followed the most intense episode of financial market volatility since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/04 China's consumer prices extend declines in March

China's consumer prices fell for the second straight month in March while producer deflation persisted, as caution grows over the economic outlook amid mounting tariff risks.

09/04 Fed minutes show broad sense US risks tilted towards higher inflation, slower growth

Federal Reserve policymakers were nearly unanimous at their meeting last month that the U.S. economy faced risks of simultaneously higher inflation and slower growth, with some policymakers noting that "difficult tradeoffs" could lie ahead for the central bank, according to the minutes of the meeting.

09/04 Trade war pressures South Korea to cut rates faster and deeper

South Korea's central bank may be forced to bring forward or deepen interest rate cuts this year as Asia's fourth-largest economy grapples with the risk of recession due to the escalating U.S. trade war.

09/04 India cenbank cuts rates for a second time as US tariffs add to growth risks, changes stance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key repo rate on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and changed its monetary policy stance to "accommodative" from "neutral" to boost the sluggish economy, which is facing further pressure from U.S. tariffs.

08/04 Limited options push China into trade 'war of attrition' with Trump

Beijing, feeling boxed into a corner by the United States' intensifying tariff assault on China and any country that buys or assembles Chinese goods, is bracing for an economic war of attrition.

08/04 Some US consumers stockpile goods ahead of Trump's new tariffs

Pushing a shopping cart down the aisle of a Walmart Supercenter, Thomas Jennings, 53, loaded up on juices, condiments and whatever he could think of.

07/04 Tariff storm ravages Magnificent Seven as Apple nears one-year low

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks sank on Monday, extending a market rout that has wiped off around $2 trillion from their combined value as investors worry about the financial fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's global tariff war.

07/04 'Everything is so expensive': Bolivians tighten belts as new inflation reality bites

In Bolivia's highland city La Paz, homemaker Angelica Zapata is coming to terms with a new inflation reality as prices rise at the fastest speed in almost two decades, propelled by shortages of fuel and dollars in the Andean country.

07/04 Trump leaves emerging market central banks with no clean choices

U.S. President Donald Trump's bruising blast of tariffs last week has thrown emerging market central banks a fresh curve ball with many now forced to make the tough choice between supporting economic activity and keeping fragile currencies stable.

07/04 German exports rose in February ahead of tariffs, industrial production fell

German exports rose more than expected in February as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of tariffs by the Trump administration, but industrial production fell, showing the struggle of the manufacturing sector in Europe's biggest economy.

05/04 US starts collecting Trump's new 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms

The initial 10% "baseline" tariff took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET (0401 GMT) on Saturday, ushering in Trump's full rejection of the post-World War Two system of mutually agreed tariff rates.

05/04 Financial markets face fear, shellshock as global trade war looms

Alarm about the fallout from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs gripped global financial markets, with Wall Street's fear level at a five-year high while financial executives expressed shock and worry about economic growth.

04/04 US job growth beats expectations in March

The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in March, but President Donald Trump's sweeping import tariffs could test the labor market's resilience in the months ahead amid sagging business confidence and a stock market selloff.

04/04 As tax hit looms, UK employers prepare to push up prices

Pub owner Philip Thorley sees only one direction for his prices once a tax hike for British employers kicks in next week: up. That may be bad news for the Bank of England, which plans to lower interest rates to help the sluggish economy.

04/04 Slow, steady US job growth expected in March

U.S. job growth likely slowed in March amid mass firings of public sector workers to slash federal government spending and reluctance by businesses to increase hiring because of import tariffs that have put the economy's health in peril.

03/04 US weekly jobless claims fall as labor market stays stable for now

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability ahead of potential volatility from import tariffs.

03/04 China's services activity rises to three-month high, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity rose to three-month high in March, with both business activity and new orders picking up from February, a private sector survey showed on Thursday.

03/04 Euro zone economy saw only modest growth in March, PMI shows

The euro zone economy eked out modest growth for a third month in March as the bloc's manufacturing industry showed signs of recovery and its dominant services industry expanded at a slightly faster pace than in February, a survey showed.

03/04 Trump stokes trade war as world reels from tariff shock

President Donald Trump's move to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports on allies and rivals alike sparked threats of retaliation, intensifying a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and raising fears of recession.

03/04 Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy

The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by record debt and unnerved by geopolitical strife.

02/04 US private payrolls growth beats expectations in March

U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in March, but that did not change economists' views that the labor market was slowing against the backdrop of mounting economic uncertainty due to tariffs.

01/04 Weaker jobs signal, stronger prices highlight potential Fed dilemma

Lackluster new U.S. jobs data and a weak report on manufacturing highlight an emerging concern among Federal Reserve officials that employment could slip even as the risk of a tariff-driven round of inflation limits their ability to do anything about it.

01/04 Tariff woes depress US manufacturing, erode labor demand

U.S. manufacturing contracted in March after growing for two straight months, while a measure of inflation at the factory gate jumped to the highest level in nearly three years amid rising anxiety over tariffs on imported goods.

01/04 Euro zone inflation drops in likely boost for rate cut bets

Euro zone inflation eased as expected last month and a key measure of underlying price pressures also fell, likely adding to already widespread expectations for another European Central Bank interest rate cut later in April.

01/04 Euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery in March - PMI

The euro zone's long-suffering manufacturing industry showed initial signs of a meaningful recovery last month as output rose for the first time in two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, but the upswing could be hurt by U.S. trade tariffs.

01/04 Asia's factory activity weakens as US tariffs sap confidence

China was one outlier among a broadly downbeat set of purchasing managers' indexes, showing activity in the world's second-largest economy is picking up.

01/04 China's factory activity speeds up on export boost, Caixin PMI shows

China's factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in March, buoyed by stronger demand and robust export orders, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday, although the escalating U.S. trade war clouds the outlook.

31/03 Fed officials cautious on rates amid tariff-related inflation risks

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Monday that monetary policy is "well positioned" for what the economy might do this year, as he acknowledged there are risks that inflation could once again heat up.

31/03 China's manufacturing activity speeds up in March, PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in a year in March, an official factory survey showed on Monday, in a positive sign for the world's second-largest economy as it deals with an escalating U.S. trade war.

30/03 Markets in Q1: Everything's been Trumped!

Most investors knew things could turn turbulent this year given U.S. President Donald Trump's return to power, but few predicted the kind of a rodeo ride it has been so far.

29/03 No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a price

The Art House Tacheles used to be the epicentre of the alternative art and culture scene in Berlin, an impressive five-storey building in the heart of the capital dating back to 1908 and occupied by artists after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

28/03 US consumer spending rises in February; core inflation firmer

U.S. consumer spending rebounded in February, likely lifted by higher prices, which could amplify fears that the economy was facing a period of tepid growth and high inflation amid an escalation in trade tensions.

27/03 US corporate profits surge in fourth quarter

U.S. corporate profits rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter, but an uncertain economic outlook due to tariffs is creating a challenging environment for businesses in the first quarter.

27/03 US weekly jobless claims edge lower

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits slipped last week, while the jobless rate appeared to have held steady in March.

27/03 Economic turbulence shakes US airlines as travel demand falters

U.S. airlines were flying high less than two months ago on talk of a new golden age, as strong travel demand and tight industry-wide capacity raised the prospect of a multi-year profit boom.

27/03 Front-loading ahead of tariffs boosts US durable goods orders

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly rose in February as businesses rushed to avoid potential price increases from tariffs, likely boosting capital expenditure in the first quarter.

27/03 China's industrial profits fall in January-February as economic risks mount

China's industrial profits slipped in the first two months of 2025, signalling a challenging period ahead for businesses as they navigate persistent deflationary forces and an escalating trade war with the United States.

26/03 Trump tariffs loom over Britain's debt-laden economy

U.S. President Donald Trump emerged as one of the biggest threats hanging over the British economy on Wednesday, when the country's fiscal watchdog said slow growth and a heavy debt burden made it especially vulnerable to his proposed tariffs.

24/03 US business activity rises in March, but sentiment deteriorates further

U.S. business activity picked up in March, but growing fears over import tariffs and deep government spending cuts continued to weigh on sentiment and prospects for the rest of the year.

24/03 First-quarter US earnings outlook looks less rosy with tariff worries in focus

Analysts are turning more cautious on U.S. corporate earnings for the first quarter of this year.

22/03 Exclusive: Some European officials weigh if they can rely on Fed for dollars under Trump

Some European central banking and supervisory officials are questioning whether they can still rely on the U.S. Federal Reserve to provide dollar funding in times of market stress, six people familiar with the matter said, casting some doubt over what has been a bedrock of financial stability.

21/03 China's restaurants race to the bottom in deflation-hit economy

A record 3 million restaurants went out of business in 2024 as consumers skimped on eating out as China's economy slowed.

20/03 Berlin debt splurge turns screws on flagging German property

Berlin's borrow-to-spend splurge is driving up borrowing costs, further choking embattled property companies seeking fresh loans and threatening to compound the country's wider economic woes.

19/03 Fed leaves policy rate outlook unchanged amid projected growth slowdown, temporary inflation jump

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, but U.S. central bank policymakers indicated they still anticipate reducing borrowing costs by half a percentage point by the end of this year in the context of slowing economic growth and, eventually, a downturn in inflation.

19/03 Foreign investors jilt India as growth falters and China beckons

Global investors are deserting India's stock market, selling shares at a record pace to buy Chinese stocks instead, in a dramatic reversal of fortunes for the Asian giants over the last six months.

10/03 Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living

Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in February for the second straight month, a government survey showed on Monday, a sign the rising cost of living was weighing on consumption.

10/03 Recession risks rise for all three North American economies over US tariff chaos - Reuters poll

Risks to the Mexican, Canadian and American economies are piling up amid a chaotic implementation of U.S. tariffs that has created deep uncertainties for businesses and decision-makers, according to Reuters polls of economists taken this week.

10/03 Japan's real wages drop in January, spring wage talks in focus

Japan's real wages fell in January after two months of slight gains, data showed on Monday, days before the annual rounds of pay negotiations held each spring culminate at the country's major firms.

09/03 China Feb consumer price index contracts in February

China's consumer inflation in February fell at the quickest pace since January 2024, while producer price deflation persisted, as seasonal demand faded while households are still cautious about spending amid job and income worries.

08/03 Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags

The Federal Reserve will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labor market strong overall but showing some potential early signs of weakening, a development that could put the U.S. central bank in a tough spot if inflation remains high and the Trump administration's tariffs add to price pressures.

07/03 US job growth picks up in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.1%

U.S. job growth picked up in February and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, but growing uncertainty over trade policy and deep federal government spending cuts could erode the labor market's resilience in the months ahead.

07/03 Focus: New York workers’ return to office ignites deal hopes in battered real estate market

Investors including Blackstone and wealthy individuals are scouting for office properties in New York as companies call employees back to the office, fueling a nascent recovery in the battered commercial real estate market.

07/03 US labor market seen holding steady ahead of tariffs turbulence

U.S. job growth likely picked up in February, with the unemployment rate expected to hold steady at 4.0%, but growing uncertainty over trade policy and deep federal government spending cuts could erode the labor market's resilience in the months ahead.

07/03 Inflation risks may stir BOJ discussion of rate hike in May, sources say

Inflationary pressure from wage gains and prolonged rises in food costs could prompt Bank of Japan board members to discuss another interest rate hike as soon as in May, said three sources familiar with its thinking.

07/03 China's imports tumble as demand skids, trade war heats up

China's imports unexpectedly shrank over the January-February period, while exports lost momentum, as escalating tariff pressures from the United States cast a shadow over the recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

06/03 US trade deficit hits record high in January on imports surge

The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record high in January amid front-loading of imports ahead of tariffs, suggesting that trade could be a drag on economic growth in the first quarter.

06/03 US weekly jobless claims fall; DOGE action boosts planned layoffs in February

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable in February, though turbulence lies ahead from tariffs on imports and deep government spending cuts.

06/03 More words than deeds from China on consumption keep deflation in play

Analysts said this indicated Beijing's reluctance to take a sharper turn in changing the growth model away from investment and manufacturing exports.

06/03 ECB to cut interest rates even as trade wars, defence cloud the outlook

The European Central Bank is set to cut interest rates again on Thursday in what is likely to be its last easy decision for a while as trade wars and rearmament drive the continent's biggest economic policy upheaval in decades.

06/03 Exclusive: How ECB dodged a payment disaster in 10 hours of tech meltdown

The European Central Bank's payments crash last week meant salaries and welfare funds were delayed for thousands of people. It could have been much worse.

05/03 US factory orders rebound in January on commercial aircraft

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods rebounded in January amid a surge in commercial aircraft bookings, but the broader manufacturing sector's recovery is likely to be hampered by tariffs on imports.

05/03 US services sector expands; price growth accelerates amid tariffs

U.S. services sector growth unexpectedly picked up in February and prices for inputs increased, which combined with a recent surge in the cost of raw materials at factories suggested that inflation could heat up in the months ahead.

05/03 Tanks not cars: how a pivot to defence could help Germany's economy

German defence companies seeking more capacity as Europe prepares to raise military spending are eyeing the ailing car industry, the first sign of a shift that could help revive the continent's biggest economy after two years of contraction.

05/03 Whisper it and it's back: Recession risk creeps onto markets' radar

Global growth concerns have shot back onto the radar of financial markets as weakening U.S. economic data and growing trade tensions hurt consumer confidence and business activity.

04/03 Storm clouds gather over US economy as Trump kicks off trade war

A U.S. economy praised for its surprising resilience to a pandemic, high inflation, and rapid interest rate hikes faces a new challenge from President Donald Trump's self-declared trade war, seen by economists as a recipe for fewer jobs, slower growth, and higher prices.

04/03 US manufacturing stable, price pressures surge ahead of tariffs storm

U.S. manufacturing was steady in February, but a measure of prices at the factory gate jumped to nearly a three-year high and it took longer for materials to be delivered, suggesting that tariffs on imports could soon undercut production.

19/02 Fed concerns rise as tariff threats ratchet higher and wider

U.S. Federal Reserve officials have begun outlining more serious risks to supply chains, public expectations and ultimately prices.

24/01 US existing home sales rise in December; house prices hit record high in 2024

U.S. existing home sales increased to a 10-month high in December, but further gains are likely to be limited by elevated mortgage rates and house prices, which are keeping many prospective buyers on the sidelines.

24/01 A Fed on hold, for now, eyes strong jobs, easing inflation

At their last meeting in December, U.S. Federal Reserve officials were worried about inflation getting stuck above their 2% target and had watched job gains seesaw in what seemed an emerging decline.

24/01 US consumer sentiment ebbs in January; 12-month inflation expectations rise

U.S. consumer sentiment weakened in January for the first time in six months amid worries about the labor market and potential higher prices for goods if President Donald Trump's new administration presses ahead with planned tariffs on imports.

24/01 UK PMI survey highlights BoE's "stagflation" problem

Tepid growth across British businesses picked up only slightly at the start of 2025 with employment and optimism contracting again while price pressures rose, according to a survey that underscored the challenge facing the Bank of England.

24/01 BOJ likely to raise rates to highest in 17 years, signal more hikes

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday to their highest levels since the 2008 global financial crisis, as a broad stocks rally worldwide calms policymakers' fears U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats could upend markets.

23/01 US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no deterioration in labor market conditions and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates next week.

22/01 UK budget deficit surges in December as debt interest hits

Britain ran a bigger-than-expected budget deficit in December, swelled by debt interest and a one-off purchase of military homes, data showed on Wednesday that underlined the fiscal pressure faced by finance minister Rachel Reeves.

21/01 Canada's annual inflation rate drops to 1.8% in December on sales tax relief

Canada's annual inflation rate slowed in December, data showed on Tuesday, helped by a sales tax break which kicked off in the middle of the month and brought down prices of alcohol, restaurant foods and children's clothing.

21/01 After two years of smooth sailing, Fed ready to navigate rocky bond market, Trump uncertainty

After two years of progress on inflation and surprisingly persistent economic growth, the Federal Reserve next week meets with one eye on new Trump administration policies and another on a bond market that has ratcheted up borrowing costs even as U.S. central bankers have been cutting interest rates.

20/01 Argentina marks record trade surplus at nearly $19 bln in Milei's first year as president

Argentina posted a record $18.9 billion trade surplus for 2024, according to official data released on Monday, that largely coincides with libertarian President Javier Milei's first full year on the job.

20/01 What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble

With Donald Trump's pledge to quickly end the war between Ukraine and Russia, market players are starting to look at what impact that could have on the rouble, which became an outcast following sanctions.

20/01 China's frugal young adults accelerate saving, raising economic risks

The frugal trend that began in China during the economic disruption of the pandemic and deepened amid the crisis in the property market is intensifying as Gen Z shuns government calls to spend, spend, spend and doubles down on saving.

20/01 Bank of Japan poised to raise rates to highest in 17 years

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates on Friday barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, a move that would lift short-term borrowing costs to levels unseen since the 2008 global financial crisis.

20/01 China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Monday, as a weakening yuan has limited Beijing's monetary easing efforts.

20/01 Japan November machinery orders beat forecast on strong factory investment

Japan's core machinery orders rose 3.4% in November from the previous month to beat analysts' forecast, government data showed on Monday, signalling a recovery in capital expenditure ahead of a central bank interest rate review later this week.

17/01 BOJ likely to keep hawkish policy pledge, raise rates next week, sources say

The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates next week barring any market shocks when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and maintain a pledge to keep pushing up borrowing costs if the economy continues to recover, said five sources familiar with its thinking.

17/01 China's economic growth surpasses forecasts on stimulus push

China's economy ended 2024 on better footing than expected helped by a flurry of stimulus measures, although the threat of a new trade war with the United States and weak domestic demand could hurt confidence in a broader recovery this year.

16/01 ECB's Lagarde moves markets with a frown, Draghi with a smile, study finds

The European Central Bank's President Christine Lagarde can move financial markets with a frown, while her predecessor, Mario Draghi, used a smile to reinforce his message, a new study has found.

16/01 US retail sales rise solidly in December

U.S. retail sales increased solidly in December, pointing to strong demand in the economy and further reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to cutting interest rates this year.

16/01 Inflation revival persists as market risk despite CPI-fueled rally

A relatively benign U.S. reading on consumer price increases triggered a sharp relief rally in stocks and bonds on Wednesday, but traders and investors warn that markets are likely to remain anxious about the pace of inflation.

16/01 How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?

The Bank of Japan holds its first policy meeting of the year next week and the outcome will be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

16/01 UK economy grows by lower-than-expected 0.1% in November

Britain's economic output rose for the first time in three months in November but by less than expected, edging up by 0.1% from October, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Thursday.

15/01 US consumer prices rise slightly above expectations in December

U.S. consumer prices increased slightly more than expected in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for fewer interest rate cuts this year.

15/01 Euro zone's depressed industry records small rebound in November

Euro zone industrial production rose as expected in November but not enough to erase earlier losses and new data were unlikely to signal any major turnaround for a sector in its second year of recession, data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday.

15/01 US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, highest since May 2024

The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to an eight-month high of 7.09%, extending an upward trend that's squeezing would-be homebuyers already facing rising house prices and limited supply.

15/01 UK inflation falls to 2.5%, core price measures slow by more

British inflation unexpectedly slowed to an annual rate of 2.5% in December from 2.6% in November and core measures of inflation watched closely by the Bank of England fell more sharply, official figures showed on Wednesday.

15/01 UK stagflation risk adds pressure on Reeves after market volatility

British inflation figures will be closely watched on Wednesday as a sharp jump in government borrowing costs, concerns about domestic and global price pressures and a weak economy put growing pressure on finance minister Rachel Reeves.

14/01 Economists say Los Angeles fire to have limited national economic impact

Devastating fires in the Los Angeles area are likely to put modest pressure on the U.S. national economy in the near term but are unlikely to derail strong forward momentum, economists say.

14/01 U.S. posts record $711 bln deficit for first three months of fiscal 2025

The U.S. government posted an $87 billion budget deficit in December, reduced partly by a shift of benefit payments into November but capping a record $711 billion deficit for the first three months of the 2025 fiscal year, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

14/01 US producer prices rise moderately in December

U.S. producer prices increased moderately in December, but that is unlikely to change views that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates again before the second half of this year amid labor market resilience.

14/01 Who are the bond vigilantes and are they back?

High government spending and a growing need among big economies - from the United States to Britain and France - to tap bond markets to fund their outlays have shot up the list of concerns for some policymakers and investors.

13/01 Robust US economy may not need Trump's big reforms

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on promises of aggressive import tariffs, strict immigration curbs, deregulation and smaller government, but the economy he inherits next week may be screaming for something different.

13/01 Euro zone savings rate dips in Q3 but stays exceptionally high

Euro zone households reduced their savings a touch in the third quarter of last year but still set aside an exceptionally large portion of their disposable income, highlighting a key challenge holding back growth, data from Eurostat showed on Monday.

13/01 China exports accelerate amid trade risks, imports surprise

Export momentum has been a critical driver for China's economy.

11/01 IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation

The International Monetary Fund will forecast steady global growth and continuing disinflation when it releases an updated World Economic Outlook on Jan. 17, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters on Friday.

10/01 US job growth beats expectations in December; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year.

10/01 Slow, steady US job growth seen in December

U.S. job growth likely slowed to a still-healthy clip in December while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach toward interest rate cuts this year.

10/01 China central bank is moving faster towards its policy limits

The announcement by the People's Bank of China that it has suspended treasury bond purchases due to the asset's scarcity highlights the limitations of its resources as it confronts an increasingly challenging economic environment.

10/01 Japan November household spending falls as price pressure persists

Japanese household spending fell in November, government data showed on Friday, weighed down by stubbornly high prices that dissuaded consumers from loosening their purse strings.

10/01 US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate hovers just under 7%

U.S. mortgage rates increased to a fresh six-month high this week, a trend that together with elevated house prices could further squeeze potential buyers from the market.

09/01 UK bond market sell-off heaps pressure on Reeves

Rachel Reeves is facing her first major test as Britain's finance minister after the government's borrowing costs jumped sharply this week and the pound tumbled, potentially forcing her to cut future spending.

09/01 German exports, industrial production rise more than expected

Exports increased by 2.1% in November compared with the previous month.

09/01 Australia retailers get Black Friday boost, but no bar posed to rate cut

The rise missed forecasts, suggesting the boost poses no impediment to rate cuts.

09/01 China's consumer inflation slows in Dec

China's consumer inflation slowed in December, while producer price deflation persisted, as Beijing ramped up policy support to bolster a faltering economy.

08/01 US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall

The data points to a stable labor market at the start of the year though some laid-off workers are experiencing difficulties finding new jobs.

08/01 China expands consumer trade-in scheme to revive economic growth

China added more home appliances to the list of products that can be used in its consumer trade-in scheme and will offer subsidies for additional digital goods this year, in an effort to revive demand in the sluggish household sector.

08/01 India's Modi looks to new economic playbook as risks mount

After world-beating economic growth last year, India's policymakers are scrambling to head off a sharp slowdown as worsening global conditions and domestic confidence wipe out a recent stock market rally.

07/01 UK house prices dip for first time since March, Halifax says

British house prices dropped unexpectedly last month for the first time since March although they finished the year higher than in December 2023, figures from mortgage lender Halifax showed on Tuesday.

06/01 With Barr's exit from regulatory role, Trump gets early chance to reshape Fed

Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr's decision on Monday to resign early from his regulatory oversight role sets up an early test of how Donald Trump will try to shape the U.S. central bank during his second term as president.

06/01 Canada's services PMI shows activity shrinking at year-end

Canada's services economy deteriorated for the first time in three months in December as a postal workers' strike weighed on activity and work outstanding tumbled, S&P Global's Canada services PMI data showed on Monday.

06/01 Euro zone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows

The euro zone economy ended 2024 in a fragile state, according a survey which showed overall activity contracted for a second straight month in December as a modest recovery in the services industry failed to offset a deeper downturn in manufacturing.

06/01 India's services sector ended 2024 on a strong footing, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector ended 2024 on a high note as sustained demand boosted activity to a four-month high and led to strong hiring in December, while inflationary pressures eased, a survey showed.

06/01 China services activity hits 7-month high but US trade fears dent optimism, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at the fastest pace in seven months in December, driven by a surge in domestic demand, but orders from abroad declined, reflecting growing trade risks to the economy, a private sector survey showed on Monday.

06/01 Japan's service activity expands on solid demand, PMI shows

Japan's service activity expanded for a second straight month in December, buoyed by solid demand and business expansion, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

03/01 US manufacturing PMI rises to nine-month high in December

U.S. manufacturing moved closer to recovery in December, with production rebounding and new orders rising further, though factories faced higher prices for inputs as the year ended.

03/01 China will sharply increase funding from treasury bonds to spur growth in 2025

China will sharply increase funding from ultra-long treasury bonds in 2025 to spur business investment and consumer-boosting initiatives, a state planner official said on Friday, as Beijing ramps up fiscal stimulus to revitalise the faltering economy.

02/01 US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to low layoffs at the end of 2024, consistent with a healthy labor market.

02/01 India's Dec factory activity growth hits 2024 low, PMI shows

India's manufacturing activity grew in December at its weakest pace for the year amid softer demand and despite easing cost pressures and strong jobs growth, a survey showed, dulling the outlook for the start of 2025.

02/01 Asia's factories end 2024 on weak footing as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Asia's factory powerhouses ended 2024 on a soft note as expectations for the new year soured amid growing trade risks from a second Donald Trump presidency and persistently weak Chinese demand.

02/01 Growth in China's factory activity slows, Caixin PMI shows

China's factory activity grew in December but at a slower-than-expected pace, as overall sales were dampened by falling export orders amid concerns over the trade outlook, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

02/01 South Korea Dec factory activity shrinks as firms turn pessimistic, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity contracted in December, with manufacturers' sentiment turning pessimistic for the first time since mid-2020 due to uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and domestic politics, a private sector survey showed on Thursday.

31/12 China Dec factory activity expands at slower pace as trade risks rise

China's manufacturing activity grew for a third straight month in December but barely, an official factory survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting the effects of policy stimulus may take more time to lend support as fresh trade risks loom.

31/12 China Dec manufacturing activity expands for third month

China's manufacturing activity expanded for a third straight month in December but at a slower pace, an official factory survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting a blitz of fresh stimulus is helping to support the world's second-largest economy.

30/12 Lula's embrace of new Brazil central banker has markets wary

After months of rancor, ties between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Brazil's central bank look poised for an era of sweetness and light - which is precisely what worries some investors.

30/12 US pending home sales hit 21-month high in November

Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes rose more than expected in November, notching a fourth straight month of gains as buyers focused on taking advantage of improved inventory despite stubbornly high mortgage rates.

30/12 Indian banks' gross bad loan ratio may edge up by March 2026, central bank report says

Indian banks' gross bad loan ratio may rise from a 12-year low if risks emanating from credit quality, interest rates and geopolitics play out, a report published by the central bank on Monday showed.

30/12 Japan's factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in December as declines in production and new orders eased, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, edging closer to stabilisation after recent falls.

30/12 South Korea November factory output falls more sharply than expected

South Korea's factory output fell more sharply than expected in November, government data showed on Monday, amid slowing exports and weakening business confidence.

28/12 Russian services sector growth slows in December, PMI shows

Growth in Russia's services sector eased to a three-month low in December, as demand softened and cost pressures intensified, S&P Global reported on Saturday.

27/12 India household spending on non-food items rises as urban-rural gap narrows

Indian household spending on non-food items such as transport, garments and entertainment rose in both rural and urban areas in 2023/24 while outlays on staples like wheat and rice dropped, a government report showed on Friday.

27/12 High food prices dampen festive spirits in Russia

This holiday season, many Russians are tightening their belts.

27/12 Ark's Cathie Wood calls for tax clarity as she rides 'Trump bump'

U.S. tech investor Cathie Wood is calling on Donald Trump's incoming administration to boost economic growth and policy certainty by backdating promised corporate and personal tax cuts to Jan. 1, 2025, she told Reuters.

27/12 Indian economy to grow at around 6.5% in FY25, government says

India's economy is expected to grow at around 6.5% in fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower end of its 6.5%-7% projection, as global uncertainties pose a dampening threat, the government said on Thursday.

27/12 China's industrial profits decline at slower pace in November

China's industrial profits fell at a slower clip in November, official data showed on Friday, as policymakers pledged stronger support to prop up a faltering economic recovery.

26/12 US weekly jobless claims fall slightly

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week, consistent with a cooling but still-healthy U.S. labor market.

26/12 India considers cutting personal income tax to lift consumption, sources say

India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to 1.5 million rupees ($17,590) a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters.

26/12 World bank raises China's GDP forecast for 2024, 2025

The World Bank on Thursday said it raised its forecasts for China's gross domestic product growth for 2024 and 2025 to account for the effect of recent policy easing and near-term export strength.

25/12 Russia's inflation reaches 9.5% this year, weekly data shows

Russia's inflation has reached 9.5% this year, according to new weekly data showing that the consumer price index rose by 0.33% in the week leading up to Dec. 23, the statistical agency Rosstat reported on Wednesday.

25/12 Japan's budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance, draft shows

Japan's government is set to compile a record $735 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, a draft seen by Reuters showed.

24/12 Exclusive: Mexico central bank could weigh rate cut of 25 or 50 bps in February, deputy governor says

Mexico's central bank board could discuss a rate cut of either 25 basis points or 50 basis points in its next decision in February, Deputy Governor Jonathan Heath told Reuters, even as he warned of growing uncertainty regarding U.S. trade.

24/12 Exclusive: China plans $411 billion special treasury bond issuance next year

The move comes as Beijing prepares to soften the blow from an expected increase in US tariffs on Chinese imports when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January.

24/12 BOJ debated need for caution in raising rates, Oct minutes show

Bank of Japan policymakers agreed in October to keep raising interest rates if the economy moves in line with their forecast, but some stressed the need for caution on uncertainty over U.S. economic policy, minutes of the meeting showed on Tuesday.

23/12 UK business morale falls to 2024 low but pay growth strong, surveys show

British business confidence fell to its lowest level of 2024 in December but employers were a bit more optimistic about the wider economy, according to a survey published on Monday, while separate data showed a pre-Christmas rise in hiring and pay.

23/12 Singapore Nov core inflation at 1.9% y/y, lowest in almost 3 years

Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.9% in November on a yearly basis, lower than economists' forecasts and the smallest rise in nearly three years, official data showed on Monday.

23/12 UK economy flat-lined in Q3 in new setback for government

British economic output failed to grow in the third quarter, official figures showed, adding to the signs of a slowdown at the start of the government of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

20/12 US consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides

U.S. consumer spending increased in November, underscoring the economy's enduring strength, which prompted the Federal Reserve this week to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than it had three months ago.

20/12 Bank of Japan bids final farewell to Kuroda's radical policy experiment

In rare criticism of its past policies, the Bank of Japan said former governor Haruhiko Kuroda's stimulus didn't change consumer psychology as much as planned, continuing a symbolic shift away from his decade of policy radicalism.

20/12 Mind the labour gap: Worker crunch piles pressure on small-town Japan

Over the last decade, Masato Shiota brought his papermaking business back from the brink, paying down debt and buying machinery to automate some production. But he struggles to find workers to keep output at full capacity.

20/12 Japan's core inflation accelerates, keeps BOJ rate-hike chance alive

Japan's core inflation accelerated in November as rising food and fuel costs hit households, data showed on Friday, keeping the central bank under pressure to raise interest rates.

19/12 Bank of Mexico lowers key interest rate, opens door to larger cuts

Mexico's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.00% on Thursday and signaled larger rate cuts could be considered in future meetings given progress on inflation in Latin America's second-largest economy.

19/12 US third-quarter economic growth revised higher

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer spending.

19/12 US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, consistent with a gradual cooling in labor market conditions.

19/12 Bank of England splits on rates outlook as it keeps borrowing costs on hold

Bank of England policymakers split over whether to cut interest rates on Thursday with more officials than expected seeking to help the slowing economy with lower borrowing costs despite lingering inflation pressure.

19/12 Bank of England keeps rates steady, policy split widens

The central bank left its main interest rate unchanged at 4.75%, but policymakers were divided over whether rate cuts were needed to tackle a slowing economy.

19/12 Bank of England to keep rates steady as price pressures linger

The Bank of England looks set to hold interest rates at 4.75% on Thursday, despite signs of a slowing economy, as persistent inflation pressures limit it to a "gradual" approach towards cutting borrowing costs.

19/12 BOJ holds rates but poised to hike early next year

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday but one dissenting board member's proposal to push up borrowing costs showed the bank remains on track to tighten policy early next year.

19/12 Trump, not yet in office, already a figure in global economic policy

Officials are starting to deal with heightened uncertainty ahead of Trump's inauguration.

18/12 Most Gulf central banks follow Fed lead and cut key interest rates

Most central banks of the Gulf Cooperation Council cut key interest rates on Wednesday, following the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce U.S. rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

18/12 US single-family housing starts rebound in November

U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in November as the drag from hurricanes faded, but the threat of tariffs on imported goods and potential labor shortages from mass deportations could hamper new construction next year.

18/12 Fed looks set to tweak reverse repo rate to speed exit of cash

The Federal Reserve appears likely to take a step on Wednesday to nudge cash off its balance sheet as it enters a more uncertain period in what many see as the final months in its effort to draw down its balance sheet.

18/12 UK inflation hits 2.6% in November, service price growth holds steady

British inflation rose to its highest in eight months in November but an underlying measure of price growth watched closely by the Bank of England held steady, offering the central bank a little bit of relief.

18/12 China youth jobless rate falls for third straight month

Joblessness among the youth in Chinese cities eased for a third straight month in November after reaching its highest this year in August, official data showed on Wednesday.

18/12 Japan's exports rise faster than expected, helped by weaker yen

Japan's exports rose faster than expected in November, data showed on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen and solid global demand although businesses worry protectionist U.S. trade policies will undermine future growth.

17/12 US manufacturing output rebounds less than expected in November

U.S. manufacturing production rebounded less than expected in November as the boost from motor vehicle output was partially offset by persistent weakness in the aerospace industry, despite the end of a crippling strike by factory workers at Boeing.

17/12 US retail sales beat expectations in November

U.S. retail sales increased in more than expected in November amid an acceleration in motor vehicle purchases, consistent with strong underlying momentum in the economy as the year winds down.

17/12 Exclusive: China plans record budget deficit of 4% of GDP in 2025

Chinese leaders agreed last week to raise the budget deficit to its highest on record, while maintaining an economic growth target of around 5%, sources said.

17/12 Australian consumers fret over the economy in December, survey shows

Australian consumer sentiment took a step back in December as concerns about the economic outlook outweighed an improvement in people's own finances, a survey showed on Tuesday.

16/12 UK firms cut staffing by most since 2021 as budget bites, PMI shows

British businesses this month cut staff numbers at the fastest pace in almost four years, raised prices and turned more pessimistic about the outlook, placing much of the blame on the new government's tax increases, a survey showed.

16/12 India's economy ends 2024 with solid momentum as business growth hits four-month high

India's private sector output grew at the fastest pace in four months, preliminary readings from a survey showed, helping the economy end 2024 on a positive note underpinned by sturdier demand in services and manufacturing and record jobs growth.

16/12 China's factory output up, but consumption still a drag

China's industrial output growth quickened slightly in November, while retail sales disappointed, keeping pressure on Beijing to ramp up stimulus for a fragile economy as it braces for more U.S. trade tariffs under a second Trump administration.

16/12 China new home prices fall at slowest pace in 17 months in Nov

China's new home prices fell at the slowest pace in 17 months, official data showed on Monday, as the government scaled up stimulus measures to lift the crisis-hit property sector.

16/12 Japan's factory activity softens for 6th straight month, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank for the sixth straight month on lacklustre demand while the service sector extended gains in December, business surveys showed on Monday, highlighting the economy's increasing reliance on services.

13/12 BOJ's rate hike plans clouded by small firms' wage woes

Japan's small firms are spending far more of their profits on wages than their bigger counterparts and could struggle to keep hiking pay, casting doubt on whether wage gains could broaden enough for the central bank to keep raising interest rates.

13/12 Japan business sentiment improves slightly, BOJ tankan shows

Japanese big manufacturers' sentiment improved slightly in the three months to December, a quarterly survey showed on Friday, boding well for the central bank's plans to gradually raise interest rates from near-zero levels.

12/12 As euro zone risks mount, markets seek clarity on pace of ECB rate cuts

Euro zone markets swung on Thursday after the European Central Bank gave up a long-standing hawkish tilt but analysts were split on the signals it gave on how fast it will cut rates.

12/12 US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week and more people continued to collect unemployment checks at the end of November relative to the beginning of the year as demand for labor cools.

12/12 China pledges more debt, rate cuts as Trump tariff threats loom

China pledged on Thursday to increase the budget deficit, issue more debt and loosen monetary policy to maintain a stable economic growth rate as it gears up for more trade tensions with the United States as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

12/12 US producer price increase exceeds expectations in November

U.S. producer prices rose more than expected in November amid a surge in the cost of food, but a moderation in the prices of services offered hope that the disinflationary trend remains in place.

12/12 ECB cuts interest rates for fourth time this year

The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year on Thursday and kept the door open to further easing ahead as inflation closes in on its goal and the economy remains weak.

12/12 ECB to cut interest rates again, signal further easing as growth falters

The European Central Bank is all but certain to cut interest rates again on Thursday and signal further easing in 2025 as inflation across the euro zone is nearly back at target and the economy is faltering.

12/12 Exclusive: BOJ leaning toward keeping rates steady next week, sources say

The Bank of Japan is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady next week as policymakers prefer to spend more time scrutinising overseas risks and clues on next year's wage outlook, said five sources familiar with its thinking.

12/12 Australia's unemployment drops to 8-mth low, markets pare Feb rate-cut bets

Australia's jobless rate posted a shock decline to an eight-month low in November, while employment extended its strong run, evidence of a far more resilient labour market than many had expected.

11/12 US consumer prices post largest gain in seven months in November

U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in November, but that is unlikely to discourage the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates for a third time next week against the backdrop of a cooling labor market.

11/12 Exclusive: Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom, sources say

China's top leaders and policymakers are considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 as they brace for higher trade tariffs in a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States.

11/12 How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?

The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S. Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut.

10/12 US small business sentiment nears 3-1/2-year high in November

U.S. small-business confidence surged to the highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years in November amid post-election euphoria.

10/12 China ready to go deeper into debt to counter Trump's tariffs

In one of their most dovish statements in more than a decade, Chinese leaders signalled on Monday they are ready to deploy whatever stimulus is needed to counter the impact of expected U.S. trade tariffs on next year's economic growth.

10/12 Australia's central bank ends 2024 with dovish pivot, Aussie dlr dives

Australia's central bank held interest rates steady at its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, but softened its hawkish tone by noting the board had gained "some confidence" that inflation was heading back to target.

10/12 China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs

China's exports grew at a slower pace in November than the bumper month before, while imports unexpectedly shrank, in a worrying sign for the world's No. 2 economy as Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House brings fresh trade risks.

09/12 US wholesale inventories rebound marginally in October

U.S. wholesale inventories rebounded moderately in October amid a small rise in stocks of long-lasting manufactured goods.

09/12 China's inflation weakens as new risks cloud horizon

China's consumer inflation hit a five-month low in November as fresh food prices pulled back while factory deflation persisted, suggesting Beijing's recent efforts to shore up faltering economic demand are having only limited impact.

09/12 Japan revises Q3 GDP higher, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike expectations

Japan's economy expanded in July-September at a faster pace than initially reported thanks to upward revisions in capital investment and exports, keeping alive market expectations for a near-term interest rate hike by the central bank.

06/12 Fed seen cutting rates this month as debate shifts to 2025

Federal Reserve officials appear more likely to cut rates this month after data showed the U.S. labor market remained strong but continued to cool in November, with a deeper debate to come next year over whether to pause further rate reductions.

06/12 US job growth accelerates in November; unemployment rate rises to 4.2%

U.S. job growth surged in November after being severely constrained by hurricanes and strikes, but this probably does not signal a material shift in labor market conditions that continue to ease steadily and allows the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this month.

06/12 UK employers cut growth forecasts as tax hikes weigh on economy

One of Britain's leading employers' groups on Friday cut its estimate for economic growth next year due to measures in the new government's first budget, striking a gloomier note than other recent forecasts.

06/12 Vietnam's soaring US trade surplus stokes new fears of Trump tariffs

Vietnam is vulnerable to becoming the new Trump administration's next target for tariffs as data shows its trade surplus with the United States ballooning, industry executives and analysts said.

06/12 India cenbank steps in to support growth with more liquidity; keeps key rate steady

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Friday but cut the cash reserve ratio (CRR) that banks are required to hold, effectively easing monetary conditions as economic growth slows.

06/12 Japan's soft consumer spending unlikely to deter BOJ from raising rates again

Japanese household spending fell at a slower pace than forecast in October, but while the broader consumption trends remain soft the Bank of Japan is still expected to raise rates again to normalise monetary conditions after a decade of easy policy.

06/12 India cenbank may ease policy Friday through liquidity if not rates, analysts say

The Reserve Bank of India may ease monetary conditions on Friday by reducing banks' cash reserve ratios after economic growth slowed to a seven-quarter low, but inflationary pressures may make it reluctant to cut interest rates just yet, analysts said.

05/12 US weekly jobless claims rise moderately

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased moderately last week, suggesting that the labor market continued to steadily cool.

05/12 Canada Christmas stimulus, immigration curbs cast more doubt on fiscal targets

Canada's fiscal targets over the next few years will be tougher to achieve as a promised Christmas handout last month by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amplifies the impact of falling growth from immigration curbs.

04/12 Powell says Fed can afford to be a little more cautious

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said the economy is stronger now than the central bank had expected in September when it began reducing interest rates, and appeared to signal his support for a slower pace of interest-rate cuts ahead.

04/12 US economy grew slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey says

U.S. economic activity has expanded slightly in most regions since early October, with employment growth "subdued" and inflation rising at a modest pace and businesses expressing optimism about the future, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday in a summary of surveys and interviews from across the country known collectively as the "Beige Book."

04/12 US private payrolls gain slightly below expectations in November

U.S. private payrolls increased at a moderate pace in November, while annual wages for workers staying in their jobs edged up for the first time in 25 months.

04/12 India's services sector saw strong growth in November, PMI shows

Growth in India's dominant services sector remained strong in November despite the steepest rise in prices for over a decade, while consistent demand led to a significant rise in business sentiment and record hiring, a business survey showed.

04/12 China's services activity expansion eases in Nov, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity expanded at a slower pace in November, pressured by easing new business growth, including in exports, a private sector survey showed, as the economy braces for a rocky ride of more U.S. tariffs under a second Trump administration.

03/12 Fed policymakers signal open mind on rate cut this month

Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday said they believe inflation is heading down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target and the job market is "solid," even as neither gave any clear steer on whether they'll support another interest rate cut later this month.

03/12 US job openings rise; layoffs post largest drop in 1-1/2 years

U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market continued to slow in an orderly fashion.

03/12 UK retailers report weakest sales since April, BRC survey shows

British retailers reported lacklustre sales in November, according to industry data on Tuesday affected by the timing of the Black Friday sales, although it still pointed to weakening consumer confidence.

02/12 US manufacturing improves in November as orders rebound, input price gains slow

U.S. manufacturing activity improved in November, with orders growing for the first time in eight months and factories facing significantly lower prices for inputs.

02/12 India's weak Q2 growth widens divide between government, cenbank priorities

India's central bank is under increasing political pressure to cut interest rates as soon as this week, after data showed growth was much weaker than expected, but its firm focus on getting inflation down means it is unlikely to do so.

02/12 India factory growth softened in November on high inflationary pressures, PMI shows

India's factory growth cooled in November yet maintained a strong pace, leading to significantly improved optimism despite demand easing a bit due to higher price pressures, a business survey found.