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EXCLUSIVE-IMF's growth forecasts to show resilience to global trade shocks, Georgieva says
Georgieva warns risks remain, including geopoliticsPerformance strong, trade shock has not derailed global economyTechnological shifts also pose potential risks, IMF chief saysBy Andrea Shalal KYIV, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's latest economic forecasts due next week w...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries at all-time high in November, but China pulls back
China reduces holdings of Treasuries to lowest since Sept 2008Canada raises holdings to record levelsUS stocks also show foreign inflowsBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries hit record highs in November, rising after two straight months of de...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries hit all-time high in November, data shows
NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries hit record highs in November, rising after two straight months of declines as market sentiment improved after the U.S. federal government ended the longest-ever shutdown in history.Holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose to an all-time peak o...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
EXCLUSIVE-IMF's Georgieva says latest growth forecasts to show resilience to global trade shocks
KYIV, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's latest economic forecasts due next week will show the global economy's continued resilience to trade shocks and "fairly strong" growth, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters on Thursday.In an interview durin...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
EXCLUSIVE-IMF ready to aid Venezuela when shareholders give OK, Georgieva says
KYIV, Jan 15 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters on Thursday that the IMF is ready to support Venezuela but needs its major shareholders to recognize the country's leadership and those authorities to seek IMF assistance.Georgieva, in an int...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Fed's Schmid says central bank independence 'important'
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid on Thursday joined a near-unanimous chorus of his colleagues in offering support for Fed Chair Jerome Powell after he disclosed on Sunday a threatened indictment from the Trump administration and named it a pretext for pressuring the central b...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
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
