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FACTBOX-Finalists for top Fed job want to cut rates, but diverge from there
Hassett, Waller and Warsh all say rates should be lowerTrump has interviewed each of the top three candidates Their views on other aspects of central banking differBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The three candidates interviewed by President Donald Trump so far to replace Feder...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
TREASURIES-US yields dip with lower-than-expected inflation
Consumer price inflation below economists' forecasts in NovemberFed policy outlook remains uncertain amid data concernsTraders await Trump's Fed chair nomination decisionBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday after data showed that consumer pr...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Friday, December 19
On the U.S. economic front, the National Association of Realtors is expected to report existing home sales rose to 4.15 million in November from 4.1 million in the prior month. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index final reading for December is forecast to show 53.4, compared wit...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
The pain points and bright spots in a patchy US inflation report
By Dan BurnsDec 18 (Reuters) - The long-delayed Consumer Price Index report for November offered some early holiday cheer for a Trump administration feeling the heat from Americans over high and climbing prices.Housing costs were up by the smallest margin in four years and food costs rose by the lea...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
WRAPUP 4-US annual consumer inflation slows in November, but report distorted by missing data
Consumer price index up 2.7% on year-over-year basis in NovemberNo monthly inflation rates were published due to government shutdownWeekly jobless claims decrease 13,000 to 224,000Continuing claims increase 67,000 to 1.897 millionBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer pric...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
EXCLUSIVE-Syria, Kurdish forces race to save integration deal ahead of deadline
Pact foresaw integration of SDF forces by year-endSyria, SDF, US accelerated talks in recent daysDamascus open to SDF reorganization, sources sayForces could form three divisions, open up territoryRisk of clash that could derail peace, draw in TurkeyBy Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Timour Azhari, Maya Gebeil...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
White House adviser Hassett hails lower-than-expected inflation data
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett welcomed the consumer price index report on Thursday, saying the U.S. economy was showing high growth and lower inflation."I'm not saying we're going to declare victory yet on the price problem, but this is just an...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
GBP: BoE cuts rates in tight 5–4 vote – Rabobank
The Bank of England (BoE) cut Bank Rate by 25bp to 3.75%, as expected. The 5-4 vote split was also in line with expectations, though markets had probably hoped for a stronger majority after yesterday’s inflation surprise, Rabobank's Senior Macro Strategist Stefan Koopman report.
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Thu, Dec 18
Russia's central bank says it will sue European banks in Russian court over frozen assets
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on Thursday it will extend its legal action beyond its lawsuit against Belgium-based depository Euroclear and sue European banks in a Russian court over attempts to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. European Union leaders wil...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
GBP: BoE signals endgame for easing – TDS
The Bank of England (BoE) delivered a closely split rate cut as expected, stressing that policy decisions will become more finely balanced as the easing cycle nears its end, with only one more cut likely in early 2026, TDS' economists report.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
Uniform retailer Cintas raises annual sales, profit forecast on strong demand
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Cintas CTAS.O raised its annual forecast for revenue and profit on Thursday, betting on resilient demand for its products, including uniform rentals and first-aid supplies.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTCintas offers a variety of services and products, including shop towels, fire extinguis...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
TREASURIES-US yields dip with lower-than-expected inflation
Consumer price inflation below economists' forecasts in NovemberFed policy outlook remains uncertain amid data concernsTraders await Trump's Fed chair nomination decision NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday after data showed that consumer prices rose by less...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
