* Fed's October 28-29 meeting led to rare dissents on policy direction. * Lack of data has clouded US central bank's policy outlook. * Investors see 50% chance of December rate cut. By Howard Schneider.
The European Central Bank could prove a lot more dovish in its approach to monetary policy than the market currently expects, Vincent Mortier, chief investment officer at Amundi, said on Wednesday. Markets currently show traders see little chance of the ECB lowering rates over the coming year.
* EM stocks down 0.14%, FX flat. * All eyes on Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings after Wednesday market close. * Hungary's central bank keeps base rate steady at 6.5% * Russia carries out overnight attack on Ukraine, Kyiv bonds mixed. By Nikhil Sharma.
Sterling edged lower after data on Wednesday showed British consumer price inflation fell to 3.6% in October, the first drop since May, with traders increasing bets the Bank of England will cut interest rates in December. Consumer price inflation fell to 3.6% in October from September's joint 18-month high of 3.8%, as expected by the BoE and economists polled by Reuters.
* Nokia falls as new long-term goals disappoint. * Defence stocks fall on signs of U.S. push over Ukraine war. * UK inflation drop fuels Bank of England rate cut expectations.
By Liz Lee and Shi Bu. U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted top economic rival China with a cascade of tariffs on imports worth billions of dollars as he tries to narrow a trade deficit, bring home lost manufacturing and cripple the fentanyl trade.
By Liz Lee and Shi Bu. U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted top economic rival China with a cascade of tariffs on imports worth billions of dollars as he tries to narrow a trade deficit, bring home lost manufacturing and cripple the fentanyl trade.
By Liz Lee and Shi Bu. U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted top economic rival China with a cascade of tariffs on imports worth billions of dollars as he tries to narrow a trade deficit, bring home lost manufacturing and cripple the fentanyl trade.
Jakarta stocks edged higher and the rupiah held steady on Wednesday after Bank Indonesia left its benchmark rate unchanged as expected, while equities in Taiwan and South Korea slipped ahead of ...
* UK CPI falls to 3.6% in October from 3.8% in September. * Drop in CPI is first since May, was at 18-month high. * BoE expected to cut rates to 3.75% from 4% in December. * Reeves says she will seek to lower living costs in budget. By David Milliken and Suban Abdulla.
RIGA, Latvia, Nov. 19, 2025 Mintos, the leading European platform for long-term wealth building, introduces the High-Yield Bonds portfolio - an automated way for investors to access high-yield corporate bonds. The new portfolio builds on Mintos' existing range of bonds, taking the next step toward accessible, diversified investing.
* U.S. jobless claims at two-month high in mid-October. * Focus on U.S. non-farm payrolls report due on Thursday. By Brijesh Patel. Gold prices rose on Wednesday as broader risk aversion lifted demand, while investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and a delayed U.S. jobs report for clues on the central bank's interest rate trajectory.
* U.S. jobless claims at two-month high in mid-October. * Focus on U.S. non-farm payrolls report due on Thursday. By Brijesh Patel. Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and U.S. jobs report that could shed more light on the central bank's interest rate trajectory.
Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) today announced the pricing of $375.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The offering price of the notes is 95% of the principal amount of notes.
* US jobless claims at two-month high in mid-October. * Focus on US non-farm payrolls report due on Thursday. By Brijesh Patel. Gold edged lower on Wednesday due to a stronger dollar, while investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and U.S. jobs report that could shed more light on the central bank's interest rate trajectory.
President Donald Trump issued his sharpest critique yet against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while confirming that he?s begun interviewing candidates for the top central bank role.
The prospectus supplement, the corresponding base shelf prospectus and any amendment thereto in connection with the offering of Canadian Notes will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days. Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE) announced today that it has priced an offering of $2.6 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.
The dollar strengthened against the yen on Wednesday and the Japanese currency fell to a 10-month low, while Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declared that Japan's new government was closely monitoring markets "with a high sense of urgency." Japanese government ministers including Katayama met Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Wednesday.
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday,
as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest
policy meeting and U.S. jobs report that could shed more light
on the central bank's ...
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet the final shortlist of candidates for the next Federal Reserve chair after Thanksgiving and he could announce his pick before Christmas, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday. "We moved the list from 11 to five.
Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman said on Tuesday that proposals to sell a piece of the U.S. mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an initial public offering is not possible in the short term.
Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman said on Tuesday that proposals to sell a piece of the U.S. mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in an initial public offering is not possible in the short term. "The sale of a piece of these companies to the public is neither feasible nor desirable at this moment," Ackman said during a presentation posted on X on Tuesday.
The rating agency lowered the outlook to stable on its A-plus rating, saying Pennsylvania didn't do itself many favors in its fiscal 2026 budget season.?
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (EOSE) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The muni market has "demonstrated more conviction with steady demand and appealing relative yields weighing on the long-end while shifting dynamics on the short-end have led to municipals selling-off," said Tim Iltz, fixed income credit and market analyst at HJ Sims.
Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $375 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2033 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The unions representing Spirit Airlines pilots and flight attendants said on Tuesday that they have reached an agreement with the company for pay and benefits cuts as the carrier tries to rein in costs as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring process.
Financial stocks edged higher late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund each adding 0.1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.5%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund increased 0.4%. Bitcoin was increasing 1% to $93,060, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was shedding 1 basis point to 4.12%. In corporate news, Chaince D...
Crown Holdings (CCK) said Tuesday that its subsidiary, Crown Cork & Seal, will repurchase its 7 3/8% Debentures due 2026 through a previously announced cash tender offer. The tender offer price is $1,036.53 per $1,000 principal, reflecting a 3.693% reference yield plus a 15-basis-point spread over US Treasuries maturing Dec. 15, 2026, according to the report.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is seeking City Council approval of $1.8 billion in new money general obligation bonds and $2 billion in refunding authority.
* Jobless claims at two-month high in mid-October. * Focus shifts to US non-farm payrolls data due on Thursday. * Traders see 50% chance of US interest rate cut in December. By Pablo Sinha.
Inflation is unlikely to accelerate much from here on out as consumers trade down and cut back on expenses amid high prices, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Tuesday. Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the consumer price index accelerated to 3% year over year in September.
New cost estimates for the repair of tolled Key Bridge in Baltimore, which is already under scrutiny by the Trump administration, indicate the price could be as much as $5.2 billion, more than double the original number.
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said that there are signs that the employment picture is weaker than some data would suggest and that inflation is not likely to increase considerably but would not comment on the appropriate action at the December FOMC meeting due to the lack of government data that would normally provide some guidance.
US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, weighed down by technology giants Microsoft (MSFT) and Amazon.com (AMZN) as traders parsed remarks by a Federal Reserve official.
Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.2% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund adding 0.4%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 0.6%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 0.6%. Bitcoin was increasing 1.6% to $93,569, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.14%. In economic news, new order...
Financial stocks were advancing in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.3% and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund adding 0.5%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 0.6%, and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund rose 0.5%. Bitcoin was increasing 1.4% to $93,422, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.14%. In corporate news, Artisan ...
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was speaking with various people about the Federal Reserve chairman's job and had some unexpected candidates on the list of those who might replace Jerome Powell.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration has started interviews for the position of the next Federal Reserve chairman and reiterated that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not want the job. "We are talking to various people," Trump said in the Oval Office.
* Jobless claims at two-month high in mid-October. * Focus shifts to US non-farm payrolls data due on Thursday. * Traders see 50% chance of US interest rate cut in December. By Pablo Sinha.
SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) shares are trading lower Tuesday morning, extending a sharp sell-off that has wiped out over 41% of the stock's value in the past month. Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials have slashed hopes for a December rate cut, reigniting a tech sector selloff that is punishing speculative AI assets regardless of operational performance.
* Risk-off mood permeates markets. * Nvidia (NVDA) earnings to test AI boom sustainability. * Home Depot (HD) forecasts steeper profit drop, raising consumer health concerns. * Treasury yields dip as safe-haven demand rises. By Stephen Culp.
Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday he hopes coming data and ongoing community interviews will help clarify where the economy is heading, with U.S. central bank policymakers still facing tension between their inflation and employment goals and divided about the direction of monetary policy.
Hungary's central bank Tuesday said the Monetary Council left the key base rate at 6.50%, a move expected by the majority of economists. MNB noted in its policy statement that the Monetary Council also kept the o/n deposit rate at 5.50% and the o/n collateralized lending rate at 7.50%. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
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