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Trump picks Brett Matsumoto as next Bureau of Labor Statistics chief
Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was nominating Brett Matsumoto as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.In August, Trump fired then Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, appointed by former President Joe Biden, on the heels of a market-shocking weak scorec...Reuters
Sat, Jan 31
Israel's outlook improved to "stable" by Moody's amid easing geopolitical tensions
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Credit ratings agency Moody's revised Israel's outlook to "stable" from "negative" on Friday, saying that the country's exposure to geopolitical risks has materially eased from very high levels.The country, which was at war in Gaza for over two years, r...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Mexico trims deficit in 2025 as tax revenues hit record
By Ana Isabel Martinez and Brendan O'BoyleMEXICO CITY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mexico trimmed its fiscal deficit in 2025 as it notched a record tax intake, the country's finance ministry said on Friday. Latin America's second-largest economy ended 2025 with a fiscal deficit equal to 4.3% of g...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Trump to nominate economist Brett Matsumoto to head Bureau Of Labor Statistics, WSJ reports
Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump plans to nominate economist Brett Matsumoto to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Trump taps ex-Fed insider Warsh to lead world's top central bank
Republican senator's opposition points to tough Senate confirmation fightNomination of Warsh follows months of public auditionsWarsh has advocated for steep rate cuts, Fed 'regime change'By Ann Saphir and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday ch...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
CORRECTED-TREASURIES-US long bonds slip as Trump pick for Fed chair drives steeper curve
US yield curve steepens with Warsh nominationBalance sheet may not be primary focus for Warsh, analyst saysUS producer prices rise in December, lift yieldsUS rate futures price in two full cuts in 2026By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. long-dated Treasury bond prices di...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Mexico closed 2025 with fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP, government says
MEXICO CITY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mexico ended 2025 with a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), in line with a previous estimate by the finance ministry, the ministry said on Friday.Total public debt stood at 52.6% of GDP.Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
USD/KRW: Supplementary budget signals upside risk – MUFG
Korea's industrial production growth rebounded in December, indicating robust export growth. President Lee has signaled a potential supplementary budget to support various sectors, which could pose upside risks to Korea's growth.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 30
FACTBOX-Five things to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump's 'central casting' Fed chair pick
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to return as Fed Chair in May, as the president continues his campaign for lower U.S. interest rates.Here are five key things to know about Warsh: YOUNGEST-EVER...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
TWD: Central bank to hold policy steady – DBS Bank
DBS Bank's Group Research expects Taiwan's central bank to maintain its policy rate at 2.00% throughout 2026. The report highlights that inflation is projected to remain below the central bank's comfort zone, with subdued price pressures reflecting stable economic conditions.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 30
WRAPUP 2-US producer prices post biggest gain in five months, businesses passing on tariffs
Producer price index increases 0.5% in DecemberServices account for bigger-than-expected rise in PPIBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices increased by the most in five months in December amid some pass-through from import tariffs, suggesting inflation could pick up...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
USD/IDR: Rupiah stability remains uncertain – MUFG
The Indonesian Rupiah faces challenges amid a deteriorating fiscal picture and rising state-level borrowing. While Bank Indonesia's commitment to FX stability may help slow depreciation, a sustained recovery requires stronger policy clarity.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 30
