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TREASURIES-US yields higher after data flurry
Weekly jobless claims stronger than expectedUS import prices riseGoolsbee says Fed should focus on inflationBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields were mostly higher on Thursday, after a round of economic data came in stronger than expected, slightly denting expect...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Fed's Daly: policy in good place, calibration should be deliberate
Jan 15 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Thursday that incoming U.S. economic data looks promising despite uncertainties and continued risks to both the Fed's inflation and employment mandates."We will need to be deliberate as we calibrate policy to achiev...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Trump to decide on Fed chair pick in coming weeks, White House says
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will decide on his nominee for the U.S. Federal Reserve chair in the next couple of weeks, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday, saying there were a few people he liked for the job.Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Fed's Daly: policy in good place, calibration should be deliberate
Jan 15 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Thursday that incoming economic data looks promising despite uncertainties and continued risks to both the Fed's inflation and employment mandates."We will need to be deliberate as we calibrate policy to achieve bot...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Fed's Schmid says there is little reason to cut rates
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid on Thursday laid out an argument against cutting interest rates, calling inflation "too hot" and predicting that Trump administration policies will build the economy's momentum and the demand that has been outpacing sup...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Michigan governor says North America free trade deal critical for US auto production
Major US automakers warn of rising Chinese auto industry competitionChina criticizes calls for protectionism, trade barriersDetroit Three rely on Mexico, Canada for parts, productionBy David ShepardsonDETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday it was critical for U....Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Euro zone yields steady; bond sales meet healthy demand
Euro zone bond yields steady after recent declinesStrong demand for euro zone bond sales, including Spain and FranceECB rates seen as appropriate; Fed rate cut possible in H1 2023By Alun John and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields held steady in afternoon trading on ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Michigan governor says North America free trade deal critical for auto production
DETROIT, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday it was critical for U.S. auto production the Trump administration reach a deal this year to extend a North American free trade deal with Canada and Mexico and warned of China's rise as a major auto producer."This sy...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
WRAPUP 2-Wall Street bankers shift focus to busy 2026 after cashing in on big deals
Global investment banking revenues topped $100 billion in 2025Banking executives say pipelines remain activeHealthcare, industrial deals expected, Morgan Stanley CFO saysTrading momentum seen extending into 2026By Manya Saini, Tatiana Bautzer and Saeed Azhar Jan 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street's i...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
TREASURIES-US yields climb after data burst
Weekly jobless claims stronger than expectedUS import prices riseGoolsbee says Fed should focus on inflationBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields were mostly higher on Thursday, after a flurry of economic data came in stronger than expected, slightly denting expec...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Canadian home sales fall 1.9% in 2025 on tariff shock
By Fergal SmithTORONTO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Canadian home sales posted an annual decline last year as sales and prices fell in December, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Thursday.Home sales fell 2.7% in December from November, while they were down 4.5% year-over-year without s...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Brazil's car sales, production forecast to rise in 2026, association says
SAO PAULO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's auto sales are expected to grow 2.7% this year from 2025, automakers' association Anfavea said on Thursday, while production is set to climb 3.7%.Auto sales in 2026 were estimated at 2.76 million vehicles, up from 2.69 million last year.Production was p...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
US import prices increase from September to November
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. import prices increased 0.4% over the two months from September to November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday. The 43-day government shutdown prevented collection of survey data for October. As a result, the BLS did not publi...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Fed’s Bostic: We need to stay restrictive because inflation is too high
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic commented that he believes inflation pressures will continue throught the year and that many businesses are still incorporating tariffs into prices at the Metro Atlanta Chamber's Board of Directors meeting on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 15
Fed's Goolsbee tells CNBC getting inflation lower is Fed's main job
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said Thursday that amid ample evidence of stability in the job market the central bank should be focused on getting inflation down, in comments that kept alive the prospect of rate cuts later this year.“There’s still streng...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall amid seasonal adjustment challenges
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but that likely does not signal a material shift in the labor market, which remains in a holding pattern. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits droppe...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
