ECB’s Cipollone says geopolitical risks strengthen case for European payments autonomy
MADRID, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Rising geopolitical tensions are firming the case for Europe to develop payment systems…
Australia’s hotter Q4 core inflation fuels bets for rate hike next week
Core Q4 inflation rises to uncomfortable level, puts RBA on high alert Headline inflation also accelerates in December,…
US consumer confidence dives to a more than 11-1/2-year low
Consumer confidence sags to lowest level in more than 11-1/2 years Consumers’ perceptions of the labor market weakened…
Chinese industrial profit rises in 2025, first time in four years
Industrial profit rises 0.6% on year, first increase since 2021 Government call to end price wars eased earnings…
Brazil corporate profit remittances hit record before new tax
Record $18 billion profit remittances in December, central bank data shows New 10% tax on profit remittances starts…
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…
Explainer: How Singapore’s unique monetary policy works
SINGAPORE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Singapore’s central bank has a unique method of managing monetary policy, tweaking the…
Brazil central bank to start cutting rates in March to boost weak economy
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank will likely start cutting interest rates for the first…
US business activity steady in January; consumer sentiment improves
Import tariffs cited by S&P Global as key driver of high prices S&P Global survey shows exports hit…
UK businesses report post-budget bounce
UK composite PMI rises to highest since April 2024 Services leads upturn but manufacturing grows too Data adds…
Surprise UK retail sales rise adds to signs of pickup in economy
UK retail sales rise 0.4% in December Economists had expected 0.1% fall Data adds to early signs of…
BOJ stands pat but primes market for more hikes with hawkish inflation signals
BOJ keeps key policy rate steady at 0.75% as widely expected Board revises up growth forecasts for fiscal…