monetary-policy

Image for Central Europe's currencies to back off highs in 2026: Reuters PollFinance

Central Europe's Currencies to Back Off Highs in 2026: Reuters Poll

Image for ECB's Lane flags 'upside surprises' to euro zone inflationFinance

ECB's Lane Flags 'upside Surprises' to Euro Zone Inflation

Image for SNB expected to avoid negative rates despite inflation downturnFinance

SNB Expected to Avoid Negative Rates Despite Inflation Downturn

Image for ECB urges Italy to reconsider proposal on central bank's $300 billion goldFinance

ECB Urges Italy to Reconsider Proposal on Central Bank's $300 Billion Gold

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Morning Bid: Risk-On, Risk-Off, Risk-On

Date: December 3, 2025

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee There have been a couple of instances over the past month where a market rally was abruptly halted by sudden risk aversion -...

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Stocks Steady as Slide in Bitcoin Global Bonds Hit Pause

Date: December 3, 2025

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Asia shares were on steadier footing on Wednesday, helped by an overnight rebound on Wall Street as a brief selloff in global bond markets and cryptocurrencies...

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Global Financial System Must Adapt to Better Serve Economy, UN Trade Agency Says

Date: December 2, 2025

By Catarina Demony LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The financial system risks undermining global trade if it fails to adapt to the economy's needs, with developing countries likely to suffer the most, the...

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Russia's Putin Says Output Fall in Some Sectors Not Acceptable

Date: December 2, 2025

MOSCOW, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that a fall in output in some sectors of the economy was not acceptable, and a transition to balanced growth remained a goal...

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Russian Officials Warn of Challenges Posed by Strong Rouble

Date: December 2, 2025

MOSCOW, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble will be stronger than previously expected, which represents a challenge for the economy and some exporters, Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said on...

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Benefits of Joining Euro Zone Outweigh Downside for Sweden, New Report Says

Date: December 2, 2025

STOCKHOLM, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Sweden should join the 20 countries using the euro as their currency as the potential economic benefits now outweigh the risks amidst increased global uncertainty, a...