Hedge funds short healthcare providers as subsidies debate intensifies
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – Hedge funds last week sold more U.S. healthcare stocks than they bought for…
Oil up as market weighs strong US economic growth, supply risks
US economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter US might keep or sell seized Venezuelan oil,…
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for seventh straight month
SHANGHAI, Dec 22 (Reuters) – China left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the seventh consecutive month…
EU Council backs digital euro with both online and offline functionality
MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The EU Council on Friday backed a negotiating position for a digital euro…
Russian central bank cuts key rate to 16% as Putin speaks
Key rate cut is in line with expectations Inflation expected below 6% in 2025, hit target in 2027…
Spanish consumer credit hits near 18-year high on economic boom
Banks see room for consumer credit to continue rising Higher workforce and economic strength viewed as drivers Bad…
Morning Bid: All I want for Xmas is accurate economic data
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.…
Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slow
Bank of England expected to lower rates to 3.75% from 4% Investors see one or two more interest…
ECB to hold rates steady as euro zone economy shows resilience
Item 1 of 2 Dark clouds are seen over the building of the European Central Bank (ECB) before…
Qatar bets on cheap power to catch up in Gulf AI race
Qatar seeks to catch up with Saudi Arabia, UAE in Gulf AI race Qatar’s cheaper energy, deep pockets…
UK inflation slides to 3.2% before Bank of England rate decision
Item 1 of 2 A woman shops in a Waitrose supermarket ahead of Christmas, in London, Britain, December…
Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks’ rally
Banks are ‘cost winners’ of AI boom, BlackRock says European banks remain undervalued, despite strong rally AI could…