BOJ Governor Ueda’s comments at news conference
(Reuters) – The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday but one dissenting board member’s proposal to push up borrowing costs showed the central bank remains on track to tighten policy early next year. As widely expected, the…
Analysis-Italy’s bonds poised for gains at expense of Germany and France in 2025
By Antonella Cinelli and Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s uncharacteristic political stability is likely to boost its government bonds next year, analysts say, as uncertainty over Germany and France undermines investor confidence in them. While most of the risks…
US Congress has two days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill
By Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson, Andy Sullivan and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress has two days to avert a partial government shutdown after Republican President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal late on Wednesday and demanded lawmakers…
Thai minister says aiming to beat 2025 export growth forecast
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand could beat a government forecast of 2% to 3% export growth in 2025, the commerce minister said on Wednesday as he played down concerns about the potential impact of the second Trump administration on local exporters….
UK consumer inflation rises for second month in a row; UK CPI gains 2.6%
Investing.com – UK inflation rose for the second month in a row, largely cementing expectations for the Bank of England to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting later this week. Annual consumer price inflation climbed to 2.6% in November…
UK inflation hits 8-month high, underlying pressure more steady
LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation rose to its highest in eight months in November but an underlying measure of price growth watched closely by the Bank of England held steady, offering the central bank a little bit of relief. Consumer prices…