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White House adviser Hassett expects smaller jobs numbers
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday that Americans could see smaller job growth numbers in the coming months due to lower population figures and higher productivity.The combination of strong GDP growth and a pretty big decline in the labor force &#...Reuters
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SEK: Low core inflation tests Riksbank resolve – Danske Bank
Danske Bank analysts note the Riksbank unanimously kept rates unchanged, but minutes show Jansson considered a cut and may reserve his vote in March. Flash CPIF core inflation fell to 1.7% year-on-year, well below expectations, adding downward pressure on front-end rates.
Mexico inflation speeds up in January after new taxes go into effect
MEXICO CITY, Feb 9 - Inflation in Mexico sped up in January, data from the national statistics agency showed on Monday, supporting the central bank's decision last week to hold its interest rate as it sees inflation taking longer to reach the bank's target. Consumer prices rose 3.79% in the ...Reuters
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US: Above-potential growth and steady Fed stance – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas analysts forecast US growth at 2.9% in 2026, above potential and stronger than 2025, driven by AI-linked investment and high-income consumption. Inflation is expected at 2.7% in 2026, above target due to tariffs, with overshooting persisting to at least end-2027.Fxstreet
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TREASURIES-Longer-dated US yields rise to start data-packed week
Nonfarm payrolls, CPI and retail sales reports due this weekMarkets expect 50 basis points of Fed interest rate cuts this yearChinese regulators advise limiting US Treasury holdings due to risksBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Monda...Reuters
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German 10s/30s curve steepens to fresh 7-year peak after Japan vote
Japanese investors expected to focus on domestic bond marketsEuro zone investor morale rises unexpectedly in FebruaryU.S. data and British politics also in focus By Stefano Rebaudo Feb 9 (Reuters) - The gap between 10 and 30-year German yields hit a fresh seven-year high on Monday, driven by inve...Reuters
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NY Fed survey: January near-term expected inflation lower amid better job market views
NY Fed: January inflation expectations decline, labor market views improveHouseholds less optimistic about future financial situations, credit availabilityFed sees stable long-term inflation expectations, aims to ease short-term credit costsBy Michael S. DerbyFeb 9 (Reuters) - Americans grew less wo...Reuters
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Euro area: Growth steady as surveys flag two-speed economy – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analysts note euro area GDP is tracking around 0.2–0.3% QoQ, with PMIs showing a narrowing gap between core and periphery. Domestic demand and services remain the main growth engines, while manufacturing and industrial production are weak but volatile.Fxstreet
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Turkey's inflation-fighting quest risks stumbling again
Central bank expected to lift year-end forecast from 13-19%Bank could slow or even pause rate cuts in months aheadNear 5% monthly inflation in January higher than expectedUneven monetary easing cycle began in late 2024By Nevzat Devranoglu and Jonathan Spicer ANKARA, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's...Reuters
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Canada: Food prices and tariffs shape outlook – RBC Economics
RBC Economics analysts note that Canadian inflation drivers differ from those in the U.S., with limited tariff increases and easing business input cost pressures according to the Bank of Canada’s Business Outlook Survey.
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GBP: Gradual normalization with modest Dollar losses – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas analysts see UK GDP growth slowing to 1.1% in 2026 due to carryover effects, though quarterly expansion should stabilize at 0.3% helped by monetary easing and higher defence spending. Inflation is expected to return to target only gradually, keeping policy restrictive.
German 10s/30s curve steepens to fresh 7-year peak after Japan vote
Japanese investors expected to focus on domestic bond marketsShorter‑dated borrowing costs edge higher ahead of US dataEuro zone investor morale rises unexpectedly in FebruaryBy Stefano Rebaudo Feb 9 (Reuters) - The gap between 10 and 30-year German yields hit a fresh seven-year high on Monday, d...Reuters
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