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Mexico's Sheinbaum says she had productive call with Trump
MEXICO CITY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday she had a "productive and cordial" conversation with her U.S. counterpart Donald Trump. "We continue to make progress on trade issues and the bilateral relationship. We agreed that both teams will contin...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Brazil meets 2025 fiscal target after deductions, despite wider headline deficit
Central government posted primary deficit of 0.48% of GDPFiscal result deteriorated year-on-yearPrimary surpluses of 0.5%–1% of GDP needed to stabilize debtBy Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government reported a wider primary deficit in 2025 compared with the prev...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
US trade deficit widens by the most in nearly 34 years in November
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in nearly 34 years in November amid a surge in capital goods imports, likely driven by an artificial intelligence investment boom, which could prompt economists to trim their economic growth estimates for the fourth quarter.Th...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
AUD: Outpaces G10 currencies amid heightened RBA rate hike expectations
The Australian Dollar has gained over 6% since the start of the year, making it the best performer among G10 currencies. Market expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates have increased, with a probability of over 60% for a hike next Tuesday.
Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 29
ECB unlikely to intervene despite Euro's rapid appreciation – TD Securities
TD Securities notes the recent strength of the Euro (EUR), which has appreciated by 4% against the USD in under two weeks, breaking the 1.20 level. The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed concerns about this move, but it is unlikely to alter its monetary policy stance.
Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 29
US third-quarter productivity growth unrevised
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. worker productivity grew at its fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday, likely fueled by an artificial intelligence spending boom. Nonfarm productivity, which measures hourly output per worker, increased at an unrevise...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
US weekly jobless claims fall slightly; prior week's data revised up
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, still consistent with a relatively low level of layoffs, though lackluster hiring is stoking anxiety among households over the labor market. Initial claims for state ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
