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Schedule for US economic data delayed by government shutdown
Dec 22 (Reuters) - The statistical agencies responsible for publishing data about the U.S. economy continue to update their report release schedules following the lapse that occurred during the federal government shutdown.Following are the latest release dates for data that was missed during the shu...Reuters
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Fed's Miran says he will likely stay after term ends until his seat is filled
Miran likely to stay until successor confirmed by SenateMiran favors larger rate cuts at deeply split central bankHammack opposes cuts, cites high inflation concerns Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday he is likely to remain on the central bank's Boar...Reuters
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China's November refined copper exports hit 2nd-highest on record
Nov refined copper exports at 142,991 T vs 65,945 T in OctMore than one-third of shipments were bound for the USDec 22 (Reuters) - China's exports of refined copper surged in November to their second-highest monthly level on record, customs data showed at the weekend, as a price arbitrage made i...Reuters
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Mexican economy bounces in October, but challenges remain ahead
MEXICO CITY, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Mexico's economy expanded in October, rebounding from a contraction the previous month, the national statistics agency said on Monday, but prospects remain challenging.Latin America's second largest economy grew 1% in October compared with a revised decline of...Reuters
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Fed’s Miran: Think we will adjust policy rate down
Federal Reserve (Fed) Member of the Board of Governors Stephen Miran said that the last few months have seen data consistent with his view of the world and that he doesn’t see a recession in the near term. He declared in an interview for Bloomberg TV on Monday.Fxstreet
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China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates
China's economy grew by 2.5%-3% in 2025, Rhodium Group estimatesOfficials expected to say economy grew at 'around 5%' this yearData indicates shortfall of $500 billion, report saysBy Joe Cash BEIJING, Dec 22 (Reuters) - China's economy grew by just 2.5% to 3% in 2025, the Rhodium ...Reuters
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Brazil Economists See Year-End 2026 Interest Rate At 12.25% - Cenbank Poll
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Brazil central bank poll:BRAZIL ECONOMISTS SEE ANNUAL IPCA INFLATION INDEX REACHING 4.33% IN 2025 VERSUS 4.36% IN PREVIOUS ESTIMATE - CENBANK POLLBRAZIL ECONOMISTS SEE ANNUAL IPCA INFLATION INDEX REACHING 4.06% IN 2026 VERSUS 4.10% IN PREVIOUS ESTIMATE - CENBANK POLLBRAZIL ECONOMI...Reuters
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ECB’s Vujcic: Growth risks and inflation are balanced
European Central Bank (ECB) General Council member and Governor of the Croatian National Bank said in the European trading session on Monday that risks to inflation and growth are more balanced, and the next move on interest rates could be in either direction.Fxstreet
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GBP: BoE's easing cycle weighs on currency – HSBC
HSBC analyzes the implications of the Bank of England's (BoE) recent rate cut on the British pound (GBP). The report notes that the BoE's ongoing easing cycle may lead to the GBP underperforming against other currencies like the AUD and NZD, which are expected to see rate increases.
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ECB’s Simkus: Inflation to stay near 2% target in the medium term
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and head of Lithuania's central bank, Gediminas Simkus, said during European trading hours on Monday that the Eurozone economic growth has improved, but is still sluggish, with inflation seen staying near 2% in the medium term.Fxstreet
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Greece's current account deficit widens in October
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Greece's current account deficit widened to 1.09 billion euros ($1.28 billion) in October, up 449.5 million euros from a year earlier, as weaker primary and secondary income balances offset gains in goods, data from the Bank of Greece showed on Monday.($1 = 0.8522 euros)Reuters
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