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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
White House adviser Hassett welcomes lower-than-expected inflation data
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett hailed 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 a...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Euro zone bond yields rise after ECB takes positive view on economy
By Stefano Rebaudo Dec 18 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields edged up and traders increased their bets on future European Central Bank rate hikes, following the ECB’s widely anticipated decision to keep rates unchanged.The ECB took a more positive view on the euro area economy that has ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
TEXT-Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2025/html/ecb.is251218~3a104...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
RPT-US weekly jobless claims fall as seasonal volatility persists
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, reversing the prior week's surge and suggesting labor market conditions remained stable in December. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
RPT-US weekly jobless claims fall as seasonal volatility persists
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, reversing the prior week's surge and suggesting labor market conditions remained stable in December. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 13,000 to a sea...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
US rate futures slightly raise odds of January cut after CPI data
NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Futures on the federal funds rate factored in a slightly increased probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at its next policy meeting in January, after data showing U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in the year to November.Traders were a...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 224,000 vs. 225,000 expected
There were 224,000 Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending December 13, a decrease of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 225,000.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 18
