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Chicago Fed sees November unemployment rate steady at 4.4% as alternate data shows job losses
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged around 4.4% in November, the Chicago Federal Reserve estimated on Thursday, while closely watched data from a private provider added to the evidence that the U.S. labor market is slowly weakening. With offi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Brazil's GDP slows more than expected, fueling bets on January rate cut
Economy grew 0.1% in Q3, below 0.2% forecastInterest rates at nearly 20-year high, central bank cautiousServices sector rose 0.1%, industry 0.8%, agriculture 0.4%By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy slowed more than expected in the third quarter as weak services and ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Visa plans Syria launch after deal with central bank on digital payments
DUBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Visa V.N said on Thursday that it plans to launch operations in Syria, following an agreement with Syria's central bank on a roadmap to develop a digital payments ecosystem, according to a company statement.Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Morning News Call - Canada, December 4
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0830 Trade balan...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
US planned job cuts fall 53% in November, Challenger says
WASHINGTON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Layoffs announced by U.S. employers fell sharply in November, but hiring intentions continued to lag as businesses navigated an uncertain economic environment against the backdrop of tariffs on imports and slowing demand.Global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & C...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Brazil GDP grows 0.1% in third quarter, slightly below forecasts
BRASILIA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy expanded 0.1% in the third quarter from the previous three months, official data showed on Thursday, below the 0.2% growth forecast in a Reuters poll.On an annual basis, gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.8%, statistics agency IBGE said, compared wit...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
Irish domestic economy grows 2.3% in third quarter, GDP remains elevated
Irish modified domestic demand up 4.1% year-to-dateJump in investment by domestic firms drives Q3 growthIrish GDP remains elevated at 15.8% for first nine monthsBy Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Ireland's domestic economy grew by 2.3% in the third quarter compared to the previous th...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
USD/CNH recovers from one-year low – BBH
USD/CNH bounced from a one-year-plus low as the PBOC set a higher-than-expected fixing, signaling managed support for yuan appreciation. A stronger Yuan could help China pivot towards consumer-led growth, while the USD/CNH downtrend remains intact, BBH FX analysts report.
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Thu, Dec 4
Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, data shows
Tesla UK registrations dropped in November amid China rivalryBYD tripled UK registrations; Tesla struggles with aging lineupOverall UK car registrations fell; plug-in hybrids rose By Alessandro Parodi Dec 4 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O UK car registrations dropped in November, industry data sho...Reuters
Thu, Dec 4
