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Brazil's central government posts $3.62 billion primary deficit in November
BRASILIA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government recorded a primary budget deficit of 20.2 billion reais ($3.62 billion) in November, Treasury figures showed on Monday. Economists polled by Reuters were expecting a smaller shortfall of 13.4 billion reais. The monthly result also came in ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
TREASURIES-US yields tick lower to start New Year's week
By Matt Tracy Dec 29 (Reuters) - Treasury yields ticked lower to start the final week of 2025, as the market watches for any major signs of the U.S. economy's state. The yield on 10-year Treasury notes US10YT=RR was down one basis point (bp) from Friday's close to 4.123%.The yield on the ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US pending home sales surge to highest in nearly 3 years in November, NAR says
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly shot to the highest in nearly three years in November, as improving affordability conditions drew in buyers, the National Association of Realtors said on Monday. Pending home sales rose 3.3% last month after an upw...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Brazil Economists See 2026 Inflation At 4.05% - Cenbank Poll
SAO PAULO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil central bank poll:BRAZIL ECONOMISTS SEE ANNUAL IPCA INFLATION INDEX REACHING 4.32% IN 2025 VERSUS 4.33% IN PREVIOUS ESTIMATE - CENBANK POLLBRAZIL ECONOMISTS SEE ANNUAL IPCA INFLATION INDEX REACHING 4.05% IN 2026 VERSUS 4.06% IN PREVIOUS ESTIMATE - CENBANK POLLBRA...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
FACTBOX-Tax changes loom large for US economy in 2026
By Andy Sullivan Dec 29 (Reuters) - Economists see the tax cuts in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill as a principal driver of the U.S. economy in 2026, both for individuals and businesses. Here's some detail about what's in store. INDIVIDUAL TAX CUTSA range of changes in individu...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks
Tax cuts and AI investments expected to boost US economy in 2026Risks include weakening labor market and elevated inflationFed policy a question, though new Fed chair expected to push for rate cutsBy Ann Saphir Dec 29 (Reuters) - A see-saw year for the U.S. economy in 2025 looks set to give way t...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
