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ANALYSIS-The 13-letter word tripping up Trump - and risking Republicans' hold on Congress
Trump's mocking of 'affordability' worries Republican strategistsWhite House defends Trump's messaging on strength of economy Democrats aim to exploit Trump's defensiveness on the issueEconomic data shows inflation edging up and job growth slowing By Tim Reid, Nandita Bose and Na...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Bund yields close to 9-month high, focus shifts to ECB meeting, US data
Lagarde said the ECB could lift growth projectionsMarkets price a 55% chance of a rate hike in March 2027Analysts cautious as inflation is expected to undershootUS jobs data due later in the sessionBy Stefano Rebaudo Dec 11 (Reuters) - The euro area’s benchmark Bund yield hovered near a nine-mont...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
German economy stuck in slow lane, institutes say
Kiel Institute forecasts 1.0% growth next year, down from 1.3%RWI warns of slow public investment rollout, weak demandGerman budget deficit to widen with increased public spendingBy Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Germany's economy has stabilised but remains stuck in a phase of meag...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
China Central Economic Work Conference: Focuses to keep Yuan exchange rate stable
Chinese officials say in the Annual Central Economic Work Conference during the European trading hours on Thursday that the government is focused on maintaining the Chinese Yuan’s (CNY) exchange rate basically stable.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 11
SNB’s Schlegel: Monetary policy to support growth and stoke inflation
While responding to reporters in the press conference, after leaving interest rates steady at 0%. Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel offers more details on the outlook of the economy and monetary policy in the near-to-longer term.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 11
German economy remains stuck in meagre growth phase, Kiel Institute says
BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Germany's economy has stabilised at a low level but remains stuck in a phase of only meagre growth, with a planned fiscal expansion from next year set to provide limited momentum, the Kiel Institute said on Thursday.The German economic institute forecasts growth of 1.0...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Brokerages stick with US rate cut forecasts despite Fed caution
Top brokerages bet Fed to cut rates twice in 2026Goldman, Wells Fargo and Barclays see cuts in March, JuneGoldman, Barclays view FOMC policy statement as hawkishCitigroup, Morgan Stanley, J.P.Morgan expect next cut in JanuaryStanChart sees no cuts in 2026By Siddarth S Dec 11 (Reuters) - Most glob...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
US phone imports from Samsung hub Vietnam hit lowest level since 2020
HANOI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. imports of telephones and parts from Vietnam, one of its top suppliers, fell to their lowest levels in more than five years in November, according to official Vietnamese data, as exporters led by Samsung Electronics 005930.KS faced trade uncertainties and slowing consu...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Japan's government reportedly plans new tax breaks despite debt concerns
Measure could reduce tax revenue by $2.6 billion a year, Nikkei reportsTakaichi pursuing a reflationary policy to boost economy But concerns about Japan's fiscal debt have sent bond yields to 18-year highs TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax brea...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
TREASURIES-US bonds rally as Fed's imminent T-bill purchases ease funding strains
SINGAPORE, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries caught a bid on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered a less hawkish outlook than some had anticipated and signalled that its imminent buying of Treasury bills could ease the strain on money markets.The Fed said on Wednesday that purchases will be...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
UK pledges extra $2 billion NHS spend to avert Trump tariffs, FT says
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Britain has promised the United States that spending on National Health Service (NHS) medicines will rise by 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) over the next three years, the Financial Times said on Thursday.The pledge is part of a deal to win exemption from drug import levies threat...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Japan’s Kihara says closely watching impact of US financial conditions after Fed rate cut
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Thursday that the government will closely monitor the impact on the Japanese economy of United States (US) financial conditions following Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut.Fxstreet
Thu, Dec 11
Japan plans tax breaks to spur capital spending, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Japan's government plans to introduce additional tax breaks to spur corporate investment, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday, even though the administration and ruling coalition have begun debate on how to cut government spending.Tax breaks under considerati...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Fed may not give Trump his rate cuts, but has set out a positive view of the 2026 economy
Projections set baseline for solid growth, limited policy easingInflation, affordability issues remain unresolvedPowell sees rising productivity bouying growth prospects By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve may not give President Donald Trump all the rate c...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
World Bank says China's economy stayed firm in third quarter as growth hit 5.2%
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday said China's economy held firm in the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date GDP growth to 5.2% year on year.In its latest China Economic Update, the lender estimated full-year growth at 4.9% and forecast 4.4% for 2026, citing persistent headwi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Breaking: Australia’s Unemployment Rate stays unchanged at 4.3% in November vs. 4.4% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadied at 4.3% in November from 4.3% in October according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday. The figure came in below the market consensus of 4.4%.
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