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Japan to raise tax-free income threshold to ease inflation squeeze
TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan is set to raise the tax-free income threshold and expand deductions for middle-income earners under a deal between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's minority government and a key opposition party.Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Irish foreign multinational employment climbs in 2025 despite Trump tariffs
DUBLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The number of people employed by foreign multinational companies in Ireland increased slightly in 2025 despite uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs, the country's inward investment agency said on Thursday. Ireland's economy relies on the taxes and jobs of fo...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Taiwan Central Bank: Trade Surplus With US Was $143.8 Bln last year, Close to Taiwan's Entire Trade Surplus
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank governor Yang Chin-long told reporters after the bank's quarterly board meeting on Thursday: TRADE SURPLUS WITH US WAS $143.8 BILLION THIS YEAR, MOSTLY HIGH TECH PRODUCTS, CLOSE TO TAIWAN'S ENTIRE TRADE SURPLUSTONE OF OUR MONETARY POICY IS APPROPR...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Taiwan central bank raises growth forecast on AI-driven export boom
Central bank leaves policy interest rate on hold2025 economic growth forecast raised on export boomTaiwan-made chips have powered AI boom, boosted economyTaiwan trade surplus with US more than doublesBy Liang-sa Loh and Faith Hung TAIPEI, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank on Thursday r...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
EUR struggles to gain despite rising rate expectations – Commerzbank
The Euro (GBP) has seen little upside despite rising market expectations for interest rate hikes, with recent gains in EUR/USD largely reflecting a weaker US Dollar (USD) rather than stronger euro fundamentals, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
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Thu, Dec 18
Austria's economy to moderately grow in 2026 after prolonged recession, institutes forecast
By Ozan ErgenayDec 18 (Reuters) - Austria's economy is expected to moderately grow in 2026, helped by private and public consumption, despite the sluggish global economic environment, two economic institutes said on Thursday. The WIFO institute expects gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 1....Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
EUR/CAD slips toward 1.6150 due to Oil supply concerns
EUR/CAD pares its recent gains from the previous session, trading around 1.6160 during the European hours on Thursday. The currency cross weakens as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) strengthens on Oil supply concerns driven by rising geopolitical tensions.
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Thu, Dec 18
Poland - Factors to Watch December 18
WARSAW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Thursday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour):INTEREST RATESMember of the Polish Monetary Policy Council (MPC), Ludwik Kotecki, reiterated that the MPC may postpone further interest rate cuts to March...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
US consumer prices likely posted largest annual increase in 1-1/2 years in November
Consumer price index is forecast increasing 3.1% year-on-year in NovemberNo monthly inflation rates will be published after government shutdown prevented collection of data for OctoberLimited CPI values for October will be availableBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prReuters
Thu, Dec 18
BREAKINGVIEWS-Made in China’s success story is tentative at best: podcast
By Aimee Donnellan and Una Galani DUBLIN/HONG KONG, Dec 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Read the episode transcript. Listen to the podcast. The world’s second-largest economy posted a record $1 trln trade surplus for the first 11...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
