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Japan’s Takaichi says will take appropriate actions on FX if necessary
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday that she will make appropriate economic and fiscal decisions at appropriate timing. Takaichi further stated that she will take into account interest rates, foreign exchange and prices.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
US President Donald Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs over water dispute
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose a 5% tariff on Mexico if it doesn't immediately provide additional water to help US farmers, accusing the country of violating a decades-old treaty that grants US farmers access to water from the Rio Grande, Reuters reported on Tuesday.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
FACTBOX-Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown
Dec 8 (Reuters) - The statistical agencies responsible for publishing data about the U.S. economy have begun updating release schedules following the reporting lapse that occurred during the federal government shutdown.Following are the latest release dates for data that was missed during the shutdo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
Bank of England's Taylor expects inflation to fall to target 'in the near term'
LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - British inflation is likely to return to its 2% target "in the near term" as wage growth and inflation in the services sector look set to slow further, Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday."We've got our foot on the brake a little bit still...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
US bond investors bet on mild easing cycle, stick to middle of curve
Wall Street banks price in fewer Fed rate cuts in 2026Holding intermediate US debt presents lower carry costsInvestors reduce long duration positioning, JP Morgan saysFocus is on Fed 'dot plot'; analysts see few changes to forecastsBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - B...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
Euro area yields jump, markets price out an ECB rate cut in 2026
Money markets now see zero chance of an ECB rate cut in 2026ECB’s Schnabel says a hike is more likely than a cutStronger euro zone data challenges expectations for policy easingWeakness in Japanese bond markets adds pressure on euro area long-dated debtBy Samuel Indyk and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
TREASURIES-US yields rise after Japan earthquake, ahead of Fed meeting
Japan earthquake prompts concerns over inflation, economic growthFed expected to announce rate cut on WednesdayUS Treasury yields rise, with 10-year note reaching highest level since SeptemberBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose on Monday, w...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
FACTBOX-Major brokerages boost bets on December Fed rate cut ahead of policy meeting
Dec 8 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered and Nomura became the latest brokerages to forecast an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in December, as dovish signals from key voting members and weakness in the labor market ramped up hopes of lower borrowing costs.The brokerages jo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
US households' personal finance worries grew in November, New York Fed says
New York Fed says November inflation expectations steadyMedical cost expectations surged in NovemberReport released a day before start of Fed policy meetingBy Michael S. Derby Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S. households grew more downbeat on their current and future financial situations in November, ev...Reuters
Mon, Dec 8
