Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows in December but no bar for further BOJ hikes
Tokyo December core CPI up 2.3% yr/yr vs forecast +2.5% Index excluding fresh food, fuel rises 2.6% yr/yr…
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…
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.…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushback Proposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing…
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…
Hollywood blockbuster keeps Wall Street hooked, oil jumps on Venezuela blockade
Item 1 of 2 Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American…
Japan’s exports to US post first rebound in 8 months as tariff pain eases
November exports +6.1% yr/yr vs forecast +4.8% Imports rise 1.3% yr/yr in November US-bound shipments up 8.8% yr/yr…
Equities fall with US Treasury yields after data, oil sinks
MSCI’s global index falls 0.5%, S&P 500 ends down slightly after US jobs data US adds jobs in…
Oil prices stable as Venezuelan supply disruptions balance surplus concerns
Brent, WTI prices steady after 4% losses last week Venezuelan oil exports down sharply since US seizure of…
China’s economy stalls in November as calls for reform grow
Factory output, retail sales grow at weakest pace in over a year Data highlight weak domestic demand alongside…
Exclusive: Russia’s monthly oil and gas revenue poised to hit lowest since August 2020
Annual oil and gas revenue to fall short of budget projection Returns hit by cheaper crude and stronger…
China’s car sales extend decline in November in biggest drop in 10 months
Car sales -8.5% y/y in Nov vs -0.8% y/y in Oct Boost from front-loading of govt subsidised purchases…