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Chile's central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 4.50%
By Fabian Cambero and Inigo Alexander SANTIAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.50% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations, as inflation remains within the bank's target range but ticked up slightly last month.The decisi...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Chile's central bank maintains benchmark interest rate at 4.50%
SANTIAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.50% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations, as inflation remains within the bank's target range but ticked up slightly last month.Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Euro-area labour market: Resilience amid challenges – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered's Christopher Graham discusses the resilience of the Euro-area labour market despite recent economic shocks. The report highlights that employment growth and vacancies indicate a more balanced labour market, which may lead to lower wage growth and inflation.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
WRAPUP 2-US consumer confidence dives to a more than 11-1/2-year low
Consumer confidence sags to lowest level in more than 11-1/2 yearsConsumers' perceptions of the labor market weakened considerablyHouse price growth picks up in NovemberBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence slumped to the lowest level in more than 11-1/2 ye...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Key prediction market putting strong odds on BlackRock's Rieder as next Fed chair
Kalshi prediction market favors Rick Rieder for Fed ChairTrump's dissatisfaction influences Fed Chair succession raceMany worry next Fed chair will be under Trump's thumbBy Michael S. Derby Jan 27 (Reuters) - BlackRock's BLK.N chief bond investment manager Rick Rieder is now the clear...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
AUD: Rate hike expectations supported – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman's (BBH) analysis shows that the NAB December business survey supporting expectations for a rate hike by the RBA. If the upcoming trimmed mean CPI inflation exceeds the RBA's projection, it could lead to a February rate increase and bolster the AUD.
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Tue, Jan 27
German gold reserves safe at NY Fed, Bundesbank chief says
FRANKFURT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - German gold reserves kept at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York remain safe, Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel told a German newspaper, responding to a public debate on whether Germany should reconsider its gold strategy given political tensions."I have no doubt that...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Singapore: Industrial production declines in December – UOB
UOB Senior Economist Alvin Liew reports that Singapore's industrial production (IP) fell by 13.3% month-on-month in December 2025, aligning with market expectations. The decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in pharmaceuticals output, which decreased by 85.8%.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
African nations now send more money to China than they receive in new loans
China shifts from net provider to net receiver, data showsAfrica sees $52 billion swing in five-year net finance flowsMultilateral institutions increase global net financing by 124%2025 saw record levels of Belt and Road deals, study shows By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, Jan 27 (Reuters) - China&#...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Benin hedges sukuk and Eurobond proceeds into euros
By AyenDeng Bior and Colleen Goko DAKAR, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Benin's government said on Friday it had swapped the $850 million borrowed from its debut international sukuk and a 2038 bond tap into euros to help manage its currency risk and costs.The West African nation said its $500 million sev...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Indonesia: Cyclical recovery outlook – Standard Chartered
Indonesia's economy is poised for a cyclical rebound driven by expansionary macroeconomic policies, according to Standard Chartered's report by Aldian Taloputra. Fiscal policy is expected to play a larger role as the scope for further monetary easing diminishes.Fxstreet
Tue, Jan 27
TREASURIES-US yields mixed ahead of expected Fed rate-cut pause; investors focus on auctions
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields were mixed on Tuesday as investors positioned ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision that is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, while also eyeing a five-year note auction for fresh signals on demand for U...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
Electric car sales edge above petrol in EU for first time
Chinese brands intensify EU competitionElectrified cars account for 67% of EU registrationsHybrids have the largest overall shareBy Alessandro Parodi Jan 27 (Reuters) - Sales of fully electric cars surpassed those of petrol-only vehicles in the European Union for the first time in December, data ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
KRW: Tariff threats weigh on performance – BBH
The report from Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) indicates that the KRW is underperforming. The announcement of increased tariffs by US President Trump is a significant factor impacting the KRW. Despite this, reduced capital outflows are providing some support to the currency.
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Tue, Jan 27
Hungary holds rates at 6.5%, no clarity on rate cut timing
Base rate unchanged since late-2024Inflation approached bank's 3% target in DecApril election a key source of uncertaintyGovernor gives no clues on timing of rate cutBy Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank left its base rate steady at the European Union'...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
US consumer confidence slumps in January to a level last seen in 2014
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly deteriorated in January, slumping to its lowest level since 2014, amid growing anxiety over high prices and a sluggish labor market, a survey showed on Tuesday. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index plu...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
US single-family home prices jump in November, FHFA says
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. single-family house prices accelerated in November, which combined with high mortgage rates could keep potential homeowners on the sidelines even as the Trump administration takes steps to address the issue of housing affordability.House prices increased 0.6% on a...Reuters
Tue, Jan 27
