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Mature markets push global debt to record near $346 trillion, says IIF
Government borrowing primary driver, fiscal stimulus packages to increase debtEmerging markets face $8 trillion redemptions, mature markets $16 trillion refinancingUS Supreme Court decision on tariffs could increase fiscal pressureBy Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Developed markets le...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
FOREX-US dollar gains after jobs report, as Fed decision nears
Focus on Fed meeting, with rate cut all but priced inInvestor confidence brittle after earthquake strikes JapanAussie dollar gains as RBA rules out easingBy Lucy Raitano and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday ahead of an expected rate cut f...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
USD/JPY extends advance as firmer US labour data lifts the Dollar ahead of Fed decision
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with USD/JPY extending gains for the third straight day as the Greenback strengthens following firmer labour-market signals. At the time of writing, the pair is trading near 156.90, its highest level since November 25.
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Tue, Dec 9
GBP/USD pulls back as Dollar firms on JOLTS strength ahead of policy meeting
GBP/USD drops below the key support level seen at the 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of 1.3331 and weakens some 0.21% on Tuesday as traders brace for the policy decision of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. At the time of writing, the pair trades below 1.3300 after reaching a high of 1.3356.
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Tue, Dec 9
Mature markets push global debt to record near $346 trillion, says IIF
NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Developed markets led a borrowing push that lifted global debt to near $346 trillion at the end of the third quarter, while a pending ruling on the legality of U.S. tariffs could force even more U.S. issuance, a banking trade group said.The Institute of International Fina...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says
Orban had suggested US would throw Hungary a lifelineTrump says in interview: 'No, I didn't promise him'Nationalist Orban faces tight election next year BUDAPEST, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and U.S. President Donald Trump did not agree on a proposed $20 b...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
GBP holds steady in mid-1.33s range – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains steady in the lower/mid-1.33s, with sentiment-driven consolidation following the post-budget rally, while traders await Friday’s UK trade and industrial production data and weigh the BoE’s policy outlook for 2026, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and EFxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
EUR/GBP Price Forecast: Technical setup neutral as pair trades between key moving averages
The Euro (EUR) holds steady against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, with EUR/GBP oscillating within its familiar range as traders remain on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh catalysts, with attention gradually shifting toward next week’s monetary policy meetings from the European Central Bank (
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Tue, Dec 9
EUR holds steady in tight range ahead of NA session – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is entering Tuesday’s NA session flat to the US Dollar (USD) as it extends its tight consolidation for a fourth consecutive session and trades within a remarkably narrow range in the mid-1.16s, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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Tue, Dec 9
CAD holds in tight range after jobs-driven shakeout – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has settled back into a narrow range after drifting a little lower overall yesterday. Market positioning was caught offside by the surprisingly strong Canadian jobs data Friday, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
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Tue, Dec 9
Orban and Trump agreed to start talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says
BUDAPEST, Dec 9 (Reuters) - There was no concrete agreement between Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and U.S. President Donald Trump on a $20 billion financial shield, Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.However, the two leaders agreed to start negoti...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
FOREX-Dollar steady as Fed decision nears; Aussie climbs after RBA holds rates
Dollar unchanged against range of currencies ahead of Fed meetingInvestor confidence brittle after earthquake strikes JapanU.S. Treasury bonds stabilise after three-day selloffYen firmer after five-year JGB auction attracts bidsBy Gregor Stuart Hunter and Lucy Raitano SINGAPORE/LONDON, Dec 9 (Reu...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
EUR/CHF hovers near three-month high as traders await SNB’s rate call
The Euro (EUR) trades on the back foot against the Swiss Franc (CHF) on Tuesday, with EUR/CHF consolidating near its strongest level in more than three months as the Franc remains under sustained pressure ahead of Thursday’s Swiss National Bank (SNB) monetary policy announcement.
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Tue, Dec 9
Sterling steadies, with focus on Fed and UK retail sales
LONDON, December 12(Reuters) - Sterling was steady against the dollar on Tuesday as traders readied for an interest rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve and October GDP data for a steer on the UK economy. At 1231 GMT the pound was unchanged against the dollar GBP=D3 at $1.332 and flat against the ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-India counts the cost of its US trade deal limbo
By Shritama BoseMUMBAI, Dec 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - India’s trade frictions with Washington are rippling through the rupee INR=IN. Its sharp 3% decline against the U.S. dollar USD= since late October, when the United States slapped fresh sanctions on two Russian oil producers, equals the currenc...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
USD/CAD remains depressed below 1.3860 ahead of US jobs data
The US Dollar remains pinned near two-month lows at the 1.3800 area, with upside attempts so far limited to below 1.3860. The pair has lost about 2% since late November as investors began pricing in a Fed interest rate cut at this week's Federal Reserve meeting.Fxstreet
Tue, Dec 9
Trump says support for interest rate cuts is key test for Fed chair nominee
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said support for immediately cutting interest rates would be a requirement for anyone he chose to lead the Federal Reserve, according to a Politico interview published on Tuesday. Asked if it was a litmus test that the new central bank chair ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 9
