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ANALYSIS-A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints
Trump appears less constrained than ever after his first year back in officeConcedes that November's congressional elections could be tough for RepublicansTrump struggling to lower high pricesBy Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday will mark his first ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Cook case could lead to 'cause' protections for Fed, or a roadmap for dismissals
US Supreme Court to hear Trump's case against Fed Governor CookRuling could impact Fed's independence from political influenceAnalysts fear central bank's political insulation could be weakenedBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The most consequential test of the Federa...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Everstone to sell stake in India's Burger King operator Restaurant Brands Asia, sources say
By Aditya Kalra, Yantoultra Ngui and Vibhuti SharmaNEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Everstone will sell its entire 11.26% stake in Burger King's India and Indonesia franchisee Restaurant Brands Asia RESR.NS, as part of a deal to be announced on Tuesday, two people with...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
China hits 5% growth target, but domestic weakness persists – Commerzbank
The Chinese economy grew by 5% last year – but this should come as no surprise to anyone. After all, this was the goal of the Chinese Communist Party, and Xi Jinping had already mentioned a few weeks ago that the growth target had been achieved.Fxstreet
Mon, Jan 19
UK PM Starmer opposes tariffs on allies, advocates for dialogue and partnership
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said tariffs should not be used against allies and warned that a trade war would be in no one’s interest, as he emphasized partnership, dialogue and respect for international law in comments addressing rising geopolitical and economic tensions, according to Reuters.Fxstreet
Mon, Jan 19
New Trump tariff threat is 'inappropriate escalation,' says German industry group head
Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff threat is an "inappropriate escalation" that is harmful to all sides, the head of German industry association BDI said on Monday."It is important that Europe now acts in a united and confident manner," BDI President Pete...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds
IMF forecasts 2026 global GDP growth at 3.3% even with stronger 2025 performanceAI investment, tax breaks and lower tariffs fuel US growth upgrade-IMFIMF sees downside risks from trade flareups, AI-driven market correction By David Lawder Jan 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund again e...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
TABLE-IMF edges up global 2026 economic outlook
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund nudged up its 2026 global growth forecast on Monday. Here is a summary of projections for key economies for 2026 and 2027 and their net changes from previous IMF forecasts.2026 estimatesJanuary vs prior estimatesJanuaryOctoberJulyAprilvs Octobervs J...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
IMF revises up Japan's growth forecast, sees inflation moderating
By Leika KiharaTOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Monday slightly revised up Japan's economic growth forecast for 2026, reflecting a boost from the government's fiscal stimulus package.Japan's economy will likely expand 0.7% this year, the IMF said in an updated...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Trump's Greenland threat puts Europe Inc back in tariff crosshairs
By Adam Jourdan LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Just as European companies were getting used to last year's hard-won U.S. trade tariff deals, President Donald Trump has put them back in his crosshairs with an explosive threat to place levies on nations that oppose his planned takeover of Greenland...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
German finance minister signals 'strong response' to new Trump tariff threat
BERLIN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Monday that there would be a strong response to additional U.S. tariffs, adding that the European Union needed robust instruments to counter unfair trade practices.Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
