Promises a rate hike of 25 basis points in July Says he will walk again in September and a bigger move is possible Inflation rises, widens Lagarde press conference at 12:30 GMT FRANKFURT/AMSTERDAM, June 9 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank ended a long-running stimulus program on Thursday and said it would carry out its …
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Investors cautious ahead of ECB meeting and US CPI data White House expects next inflation numbers to be high Crude hits 13-week high on rising US demand Global growth concerns sap investment sentiment NEW YORK, June 8 (Reuters) – U.S. and European stocks fell on Wednesday as prospects for a rate hike dampened sentiment, while …
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A man walks past a screen displaying a graph showing recent average movements in Nikkei stock outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, December 30, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Asian scholarships: Nikkei adds 0.3%, S&P 500 futures rise 0.4% Euro hits 7-year high against yen ahead of …
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June 1 (Reuters) – Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) described the challenges facing the US economy as a “hurricane” on the road and urged the Federal Reserve to take strong action to avoid tipping the world’s largest economy into a recession. Dimon’s comments come a day after President …
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The European STOXX 600 up 0.3% Banks and auto stocks gain Wall Street poised to reflect advances The dollar climbs to its highest in two weeks against the yen LONDON/SINGAPORE, June 1 (Reuters) – European stocks posted small gains on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened as investors worried about soaring inflation and the hit to …
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NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) – Bad news could be good news for Wall Street again, as fans hope the Federal Reserve won’t need to tighten policy as much as expected. Home sales fell for a third consecutive month, while big misses from retail giants such as Target Corp (TGT.N) and Walmart Inc. (WMT.N) rocked …
US consumer spending rises, rising inflation slows Wall Street rallies and ends a weekly losing streak Treasury yields fall Brent oil rises $2 NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) – Global markets enjoyed a broad-based rally on Friday as the yield on benchmark U.S. Treasuries fell after data showed U.S. consumer spending rose in April and …
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LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) – Stocks rebounded on Friday after China slashed a key benchmark to support its economy, although a gauge of global equities remains set for its longest streak of weekly losses on record amid investor concerns about slowing growth and high inflation. China slashed its five-year prime lending rate (LPR) – which …
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LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) – A rebound in equities petered out on Wednesday as concerns over the outlook for economic growth and rising inflation rattled sentiment, while a British inflation reading of 9 % highlighted just how much interest rates could rise. Asian stocks managed to post their fourth consecutive session of gains, but in …
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Traders are seen in front of a screen with trading numbers in red at the Stock Exchange of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Juarawee Kittisilpa/Files Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Asian scholarships: Retail sales in China fall 11.1%, production falls 2.9% Nikkei Cuts Gains, S&P 500 Futures Fall Dollar …
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