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Bank of England's Bailey Calls on Policymakers to Challenge the Populists
Date: January 16, 2026
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said financial policymakers had to push back against attempts by populist politicians to discredit them. In remarks published on...
German Inflation Confirmed at 2.0% in December
Date: January 16, 2026
BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - German inflation slowed in December to 2.0%, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data. Inflation, or consumer prices harmonised to compare...
Exclusive-Some in BOJ See Scope to Raise Rates Sooner Than Markets Expect, Sources Say
Date: January 16, 2026
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Some Bank of Japan policymakers see scope to raise interest rates sooner than markets expect with April a distinct possibility, as a sliding...
US Dollar Gains as Odds Drop on Hassett Being Made Fed Chair
Date: January 16, 2026
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The dollar was poised for a third weekly gain on Friday after positive U.S. economic data lowered expectations for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve anytime...
ECB on a Steady Rate Path for Now but Fed Tussle a Risk, Chief Economist Warns
Date: January 16, 2026
FRANKFURT, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will not debate any rate change in the near term if the economy stays on course, but new shocks, like a potential deviation by the Federal...
Sterling Edges Down Versus Dollar After UK Data
Date: January 15, 2026
By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 15 (Reuters) - Sterling slightly pared its fall against the dollar on Thursday after UK economic data showed the economy grew more strongly than expected in November, but failed...