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Today: January 11, 2025
Today: January 11, 2025

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US consumer inflation expectations soar in January on tariff fears

U.S. consumers expect inflation to increase over the next 12 months and beyond, likely reflecting concerns that broad tariffs on imports pledged by President-elect Donald

US consumer inflation expectations soar in January on tariff fears
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Constellation Brands cuts annual forecasts as beer demand weakens

Constellation Brands cut its annual sales and profit forecasts after weak consumer spending on its Modelo Oro and Corona Light beers pulled third-quarter results below estimates, taking its

Constellation Brands cuts annual forecasts as beer demand weakens
Americas|Business|Economy

Brazil's inflation ends 2024 above target, setting stage for more rate hikes

Brazil's annual inflation came in slightly below market forecasts in December but still ended 2024 above the upper limit of the central bank's target range, with policymakers

Brazil's inflation ends 2024 above target, setting stage for more rate hikes
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Options market positioned for US Treasury 10-year yield to hit 5% in near term

Investors in the futures options market are betting the benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is headed higher to 5% in the near term, reflecting

Options market positioned for US Treasury 10-year yield to hit 5% in near term
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb

U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising Treasury yields and uncertainty over

Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Rosy wage outlook, weak yen drawing BOJ attention to inflation risks

Prospects of sustained wage gains in Japan and the boost to import costs from a weak yen have heightened attention within the central bank to rising inflationary

Rosy wage outlook, weak yen drawing BOJ attention to inflation risks
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan November household spending falls as price pressures persist

Japanese household spending fell at a slower pace than expected in November, government data showed on Friday, but the broader consumption trend remained soft,

Japan November household spending falls as price pressures persist
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Peru central bank cuts benchmark interest rate to 4.75%

Peru's central bank trimmed its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to settle at 4.75% on Thursday, surprising analysts who expected the country's monetary authority to hold

Peru central bank cuts benchmark interest rate to 4.75%
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Here's what you need to know about credit card defaults

Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest amount in 14 years

Here's what you need to know about credit card defaults
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Fed's Schmid says central bank 'near' neutral interest rate level

By Michael S.

Fed's Schmid says central bank 'near' neutral interest rate level
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Mexico's central bank opens door to larger rate cuts, citing progress on inflation

The Bank of Mexico could increase the size of cuts to its benchmark interest rate in future meetings as inflation eases in Latin America's second-largest

Mexico's central bank opens door to larger rate cuts, citing progress on inflation
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

For good reasons and bad, global bond wobble passes over euro zone

Just as Britain and the United States come under pressure from investors worried about growing debt and sticky inflation, the euro zone seems to be largely

For good reasons and bad, global bond wobble passes over euro zone
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed's Harker still expects rate cuts but says imminent move not needed

By Michael S.

Fed's Harker still expects rate cuts but says imminent move not needed
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed's Collins says now is time for patient, gradual approach to rate cuts

By Michael S.

Fed's Collins says now is time for patient, gradual approach to rate cuts
Americas|Economy|Finance

Mexico's annual inflation eases in December, supporting further rate cuts

Mexico's headline inflation rate eased more than expected in December, fueling bets that the central bank will keep cutting its benchmark interest rate despite an

Mexico's annual inflation eases in December, supporting further rate cuts
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone consumers hold back spending as economy stagnates

Euro zone retail sales grew less than expected in November, confirming that consumption remains in the doldrums and adding to a recent string of gloomy data about the health of

Euro zone consumers hold back spending as economy stagnates
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed can soothe Trump or Treasuries, not both: Mike Dolan

Extreme bond market agitation has put the Federal Reserve in a bind.

Fed can soothe Trump or Treasuries, not both: Mike Dolan
Asia|Business|Economy

Seven & i, at centre of M&A tussle, sees quarterly profit tumble

Japan's Seven & i Holdings, operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, said operating profit fell 24% in the latest quarter, missing analysts' estimates, as

Seven & i, at centre of M&A tussle, sees quarterly profit tumble
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Philippine cbank has room to further ease policy, governor says

The Philippine central bank has room to ease monetary policy, its governor said on Thursday, following this week's data showing annual inflation stayed within its 2% to 4% target

Philippine cbank has room to further ease policy, governor says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia retailers get Black Friday boost, but no bar posed to rate cut

Australian retail sales had the biggest increase in 10 months in November as Black Friday discounting drew cost-conscious shoppers, but the rise missed

Australia retailers get Black Friday boost, but no bar posed to rate cut
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Japan Nov real wages fall for 4th straight month as inflation weighs

Japan's inflation-adjusted real wages fell for the fourth straight month in November weighed down by higher prices even as base pay grew at the fastest pace in more than three

Japan Nov real wages fall for 4th straight month as inflation weighs
Economy|Election|Political|US

Fact check: President Biden defends Hunter Biden pardon with false and inaccurate claims

Fact check: President Biden defends Hunter Biden pardon with false and inaccurate claims

Fact check: President Biden defends Hunter Biden pardon with false and inaccurate claims
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China inflation lands amid global bond turmoil

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

China inflation lands amid global bond turmoil
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead