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Image for UK's CBI bumps up 2026 growth view due to 'temporary' budget boostHeadlines

UK's Cbi Bumps up 2026 Growth View Due to 'temporary' Budget Boost

Image for FTSE 100 gains after Fed's softer tone; eyes on GDP dataFinance

FTSE 100 Gains After Fed's Softer Tone; Eyes on GDP Data

Image for Sterling holds onto gains on dollar, awaits dataFinance

Sterling Holds Onto Gains on Dollar, Awaits Data

Image for Bank of England to cut rates on December 18 to 3.75% and again in Q1 2026 - Reuters pollHeadlines

Bank of England to Cut Rates on December 18 to 3.75% and Again in Q1 2026 - Reuters Poll

Image for Bank of England's Bailey says continued QT needed to end interest rate risk

Bank of England's Bailey Says Continued Qt Needed to End Interest Rate Risk

Date: December 11, 2025

(Adds missing word "a" in paragraph 4) LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said eliminating interest rate risk from the public sector was a key goal of its efforts to...

Image for Big central banks tilt towards hiking mode as inflation nerves rise

Big Central Banks Tilt Towards Hiking Mode as Inflation Nerves Rise

Date: December 11, 2025

By Alun John and Naomi Rovnick LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Central banks in big economies are signaling a change of stance, with many now on hold after a long easing cycle, and policymakers flagging...

Image for European markets end higher as investors cheer Fed cut; SNB holds rate

European Markets End Higher as Investors Cheer Fed Cut; SNB Holds Rate

Date: December 11, 2025

By Purvi Agarwal and Ragini Mathur Dec 11 (Reuters) - European shares were subdued on Thursday as renewed worries over tech valuations after Oracle's weak forecast offset investor relief from the U.S....

Image for S&P 500 posts record closing high, US dollar and yields decline in wake of Fed 

S&P 500 Posts Record Closing High, US Dollar and Yields Decline in Wake of Fed 

Date: December 11, 2025

By Marc Jones LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - World stocks stalled on Thursday as cloud computing giant Oracle sounded a warning for AI profitability, while bonds were firm and the dollar nursed losses...

Image for US dollar sags as Fed outlook undermines; Swiss franc gets SNB lift

US Dollar Sags as Fed Outlook Undermines; Swiss Franc Gets SNB Lift

Date: December 11, 2025

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve delivered an outlook that was not as hawkish as some had anticipated, giving investors confidence to...

Image for Stocks rise, yields and dollar fall after Fed cuts interest rates 

Stocks Rise, Yields and Dollar Fall After Fed Cuts Interest Rates 

Date: December 11, 2025

By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes jumped while U.S. Treasury yields declined on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected and investors...