News
Important Only
Fed's Miran says data suggest foreigners are bearing tariff burden
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that tariff costs are not mainly borne by Americans, a view at odds with how many of his central bank colleagues view the issue. Most of the tariffs will be covered by the exporter and not the importer,” Miran said at an appearanc...Reuters
28 minutes ago
Fed's Miran says weaker dollar not affecting monetary policy choices
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday a weaker dollar isn’t much of an issue for the central bank right now.The kind of decline seen in the dollar “doesn’t matter that much for consumer inflation” and only would if it were very dramatic, Miran said at an appearance at ...Reuters
42 minutes ago
TREASURIES-US yields edge down ahead of data-stuffed 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) - U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Monday, easing fro...Reuters
59 minutes ago
Fed's Miran: Fed should remain independent, but 100% independence impossible
Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Stephan Miran noted on Monday that, among other things, the Fed should maintain complete autonomy from political operations. Miran then walked back the outside edges of his own comment, stating that 100% Fed independence is "impossible".Fxstreet
an hour ago
ECB’s Lagarde: We expect inflation to stabilise sustainably at our 2% medium term target
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said that they expect inflation to stabilise sustainably at the ECB's 2% medium-term target, during the plenary debate on the state of the Eurozone economy and ECB activities in Strasbourg, France, on Monday.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
White House sets lower job growth expectations; Fed grapples with same issue
Hassett cites higher productivity for job growth slowdownFed faces challenge with falling worker demand, supplyWarsh has said productivity growth may influence Fed policy decisionsBy Doina Chiacu and Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on...Reuters
2 hours ago
AUD: Rally pause as RBA stays hawkish – HSBC
HSBC analysts note that the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 3.85% and revised growth and inflation forecasts higher, assuming the rate reaches 4.2% by end-2026. HSBC economists see the stance as hawkish and expect another 25bp hike in 3Q26.
Fxstreet
2 hours ago
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 were less wo...Reuters
2 hours ago
US container imports fell 6.8% in January, but result points to more normalized trade, Descartes says
Imports exceed historical average, indicating steady demandChina's imports down 22.7% from January 2025Forecast predicts import decline in first half of 2026By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U.S. seaports in January handled 6.8% less container import volume than the year-ago mo...Reuters
3 hours ago
Germany: Orders surge while construction set to rebound – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analysts note a strong upside surprise in German manufacturing orders, up 7.8% MoM on defence and transport-related demand, with underlying orders ex‑large items also rising. Construction PMIs weakened on bad weather, but healthy order books suggest a spring rebound.Fxstreet
3 hours ago
AI sector: Commercial shift raises macro risks – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered's Global Research Team discusses how recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AU), including Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT 5.3-Codex, may accelerate commercial adoption compared with earlier waves that mainly boosted consumer surplus.Fxstreet
3 hours ago
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
4 hours ago
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
4 hours ago
