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UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of budget, retailers say
LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - British consumers' optimism about the economy and their own finances recorded its sharpest fall this month since April, when many household bills increased and U.S. President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs on imports from Britain.The British Retail Consort...Reuters
Thu, Nov 20
Japan policymakers agree to watch market with 'strong sense of urgency', yen weakens
BOJ Ueda meets ministers, reaffirms vigilance to market movesGovt, BOJ reaffirm resolve to achieve stable inflation with wage gainsKatayama says 'no objection' to BOJ's adjustment of monetary supportMeeting comes amid yen falls driven by Takaichi's spending planStimulus package could...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
German tax revenues rise 0.5% in October, finance ministry says
BERLIN, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Germany's federal and state government tax revenues were up slightly in October, rising 0.5% from the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said in a report on Thursday.The German economy, Europe's largest, contracted in 2024 for the second consecutive year d...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
G20 countries' medium-term growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis, IMF says
G20 economies expected to grow 2.9% in 2030Advanced G20 nations forecast to grow by 1.4% in 2030G20 leaders to meet in South Africa this weekendUS, China, others skipping leaders' summitBy Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The world's 20 largest economies will grow by just 2.9%...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
FACTBOX-Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown
Nov 19 (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 shutd...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
Germany will not reach defence spending target of 3.5% in 2029
MUNICH, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Germany will not hit its own 3.5% defence spending target in 2029, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Wednesday, as the country ramps up spending in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine. Germany's defence spending will only be 3.05% of gross domestic pro...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
TREASURIES-Delay in US jobs data boosts Treasury yields, dims rate cut hopes
Fed policymakers express concerns over further rate cuts due to inflationFed funds futures traders reduce odds of December rate cut to 27%Fed's October meeting minutes reveal divided stance on rate cutsBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the ...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
Fed minutes show support for ending quantitative tightening
By Michael S. Derby Nov 19 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve’s decision last month to announce a looming halt to the drawdown of its balance sheet earlier than many had expected drew broad support from central bankers, who also expressed interest in reweighting central bank holdings from longer-dat...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
US October employment report will not be published, BLS says
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Wednesday it would not be publishing the closely watched employment report for October, after the recently ended shutdown of the government prevented the collection of data for the household survey."Establishment survey d...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
WRAPUP 1-US trade deficit narrows sharply in August in boost to third-quarter GDP
Trade deficit shrinks 23.8% to $59.6 billion in AugustGoods imports tumble 6.6% to $264.6 billionExports of goods fall 0.3% to $179.0 billionBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed more than expected in August as businesses imported fewer goods against the...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
US crude stocks fall on higher demand, fuel inventories rise, EIA says
Crude inventories fell by 3.4 million barrels, exceeding expectationsUS crude exports rose by 1.34 million bpd, imports fell by 614,000 bpdGasoline stocks rose by 2.3 million barrels, distillate stocks up by 200,000 barrelsBy Liz Hampton and Georgina McCartney Nov 19 (Reuters) - U.S. crude stocks...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
US crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise - EIA
U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.Crude inventories fell by 3.4 million barrels to 424.2 million barrels in the week ended November 14, the EIA said, compared with analysts' expectations in a R...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
Williams-Sonoma posts quarterly results beat, reiterates annual sales forecast
Nov 19 (Reuters) - Pottery Barn owner Williams-Sonoma WSM.N kept its annual sales forecast intact on Wednesday, after topping quarterly estimates, signaling rising pressure of tariff-led uncertainty on demand for discretionary items including furniture and home decor.U.S. President Donald Trump'...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
US shoppers find Thanksgiving relief on turkey, but feel the pinch on pricier side dishes
Thanksgiving meal cost lowest since 2021 Farm Bureau survey shows grocery stores offering deals on turkeysInflation hits 3.0% in September, highest since JanuaryBy Howard SchneiderNov 19 (Reuters) - Deep discounting by U.S. retailers on turkeys pushed the cost of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner ...Reuters
Wed, Nov 19
Fed’s Miran: Fed should consider exempting treasuries
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Stephen Miran spoke about the United States (US) financial regulatory framework at the Bank Policy Institute, in Washington DC on Wednesday. He claimed that he strongly supports United States (US) central bank's efforts to streamline bank regulations.Fxstreet
Wed, Nov 19
