China Unexpectedly Leaves Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged after Feds Jumbo Cut
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UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
The slower rate eases pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves, but is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.BBC News - 11m -
'I went back after three days': Calls for miscarriage leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.BBC News - 4h -
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile strike
Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW’s reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1,057. See all our Ukraine coverage Continue reading...The Guardian - 8h -
A global bond sell-off is deepening as investors pare Fed rate-cut expectations
A sell-off in global bond markets is accelerating, fueling concerns over government finances and raising the specter of higher borrowing costs.CNBC - 20h -
Small-cap stocks face heightened risk with rate cuts in question, warns BofA
The recent selloff in small-cap stocks left the Russell 2000 index in correction territory.MarketWatch - 1d -
Wall Street stocks waver after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets
Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023Financial Times - 1d -
India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts
The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.CNBC - 1d -
The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said, amid some international concern over a potential pandemicABC News - 3d -
This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates
Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price indexMarketWatch - 3d -
Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025
U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.MarketWatch - 4d -
China and UK restart economic and financial talks after 6-year hiatus
China and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britain’s Treasury chief to BeijingABC News - 4d -
Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut
Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.CBS News - 4d -
The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates
Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.The New York Times - 4d -
Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeezeFinancial Times - 5d -
Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.BBC News - 5d -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - 5d -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - 5d -
Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts
One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”MarketWatch - 5d -
Attack on Chad presidential palace kills 19 after China minister visits
Battle with security forces comes after central African country ordered departure of French troopsFinancial Times - 6d -
After leaving the U.S., Richard Gere dives into holiday season in Spain with family
The Hollywood legend has wasted no time in enjoying his new life in Spain, taking full advantage of the holiday season to explore the surrounding areas of his Madrid abode.MarketWatch - 6d -
Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts
Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risksFinancial Times - 6d -
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.The New York Times - 6d -
Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show
“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.MarketWatch - 6d -
Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles
After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.Inc. - 6d -
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - 6d -
Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC
Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.ESPN - 6d -
Didier Deschamps to leave as France coach after 2026 World Cup
Deschamps in charge since 2012 and won 2018 World Cup Zinedine Zidane the early favourite to take over France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, has confirmed he will leave when his contract expires ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle
Amit Yoran, who ushered cybersecurity company Tenable into the public market as chief executive, died on Friday.NBC News - Jan. 5 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Amit Yoran, chair and CEO of cybersecurity firm Tenable, dies unexpectedly after cancer battle
Yoran led the cybersecurity company in its IPO in 2018.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power
Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings
On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts
Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Beef giants on alert after China announces imports probe
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
Sarrazin leaves intensive care after horror crash
French skier Cyprien Sarrazin leaves intensive care after successful surgery to drain a bleed on his brain following a fall in training.BBC News - Jan. 2
