monetary policy

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Finance

Dollar loses ground against peers after Fed cuts rates

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The yen looked punch-drunk on Wednesday after a sudden spil...

10th December, 2025

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Finance

Trading Day: Nervy Fed vigil almost over

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar held relatively steady on Tues...

10th December, 2025

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Finance

France on course for fourth quarter growth of 0.2%, central bank says

PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - France's economy is set to notch up modest growth in the final quarter of t...

9th December, 2025

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Central bank independence essential for monetary stability, ECB's Panetta says

ROME, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The independence of central banks is essential for monetary stability, Bank...

9th December, 2025

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BoE's Lombardelli favours slower rate cuts

LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said she was worried abo...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England sees budget cutting inflation by around 0.4-0.5 percentage points

LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Bank of England estimates that finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England rate-setters stay divided on policy

By David Milliken and Andy Bruce LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Senior Bank of England policymakers struc...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

FTSE 100 little changed as investors await Fed

The UK's blue-chip FTSE 100 edged higher on Tuesday, as gains in defence stocks helped offset a slid...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

Oil settles down about 1% as traders focus on Ukraine peace talks, Fed policy decision

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Tuesday after falling 2% in the...

9th December, 2025

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Finance

Analysis-Euro's hidden strength could muddy the ECB's 'good place'

Dec 9 (Reuters) - The strength of the euro is amplifying the deflationary effect of China’s export m...

9th December, 2025

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Bitcoin's 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low

By Hannah Lang Dec 9 (Reuters) - With a series of record highs and crushing sell-offs, 2025 has been...

9th December, 2025

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Morning Bid: Markets riddled with anxiety on almost-Fed day

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are getting anxio...

9th December, 2025