Britain's economy grew by ?0.1% in the final ?quarter of ?2025, official figures ?showed on ?Thursday. Economists ?polled by Reuters, ?as well ?as the Bank of England, ?had ?forecast ?0.2% growth in gross domestic product ?for the October-December period ?compared with the previous three months.
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee. A slate of European earnings takes centre stage for investors on Thursday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report ?firmed expectations the Federal Reserve will likely ?hold rates steady at least till the second half of the year. The outlook for policy ?will depend on upcoming labour market and consumer prices.
* Gold down 0.3% after more than 1% gain on Wednesday. * Spot silver down 0.8% after climbing 4% on Wednesday. * Weekly jobless claims, inflation data next in focus. By Ishaan Arora.
Australia's labour market has stabilised from a slowdown and remains tight, consistent with stubborn inflationary pressures in the economy, a senior central bank official said on Thursday.
Major stock indexes fell sharply on Thursday as technology shares slid and investors were cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data on Friday, while U.S. Treasury yields also dropped. The Nasdaq ended more than 2% lower, leading losses on Wall Street.
* US deficit-to-GDP ratio to average 6.1% over next decade, unusual for peacetime economy, CBO says. * CBO predicts 2026 economic growth at 2.2%, far lower than Trump administration. * Growth in interest costs from growing debt dwarfs discretionary spending cuts. By David Lawder and Richard Cowan.
By Jamie McGeever. U.S. labor's share of national income has fallen to 53.8%, the lowest since records began. The benefits of cost savings and efficiency gains generated by any incipient artificial intelligence boom are more likely to flow to companies and shareholders, with workers' share of ?the country's economic pie shrinking further.
* January wholesale prices up 2.3% yr/yr, matching forecast. * Yen-based import price index rises 0.5% yr/yr in January. * Analysts expect wholesale inflation to moderate in coming months. * Yen moves likely key to BOJ's rate-hike timing. By ?Leika Kihara.
US equity indexes traded mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed a strong jobs report that helped lift yields on government bonds. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 23,066.47, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% to 50,121.40, and the S&P 500 was unchanged at 6,941.47. Communication services, financials, and consumer discretionary comprised the decliners.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped from record highs as a strong jobs report boosted bets that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates steady next month. The Dow fell 0.1% at 50,121.4 after hitting record highs in the past three sessions. In economic news, the US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, delayed official data showed Wednesday.
Wall Street wobbled and Treasury yields rose on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, while Japan's yen extended its strong post-election rally for a third day. In my column today, I look at U.S. workers' share of GDP, which has slumped to the lowest on record, and ask whether a productivity boom might reverse this multi-year trend.
Wall Street wobbled and Treasury yields rose on Wednesday following the release of stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, while Japan's yen extended its strong post-election rally for a third day. In my column today, I look at U.S. workers' share of GDP, which has slumped to the lowest on record, and ask whether a productivity boom might reverse this multi-year trend.
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Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday said he would be "very happy" to stay on at the central bank longer term if asked, but the decision is not ?up to him.
"The bond market marked down the odds of rate cuts after the release," said FHN Financial Chief Economist Chris Low. "The fact long yields are still lower than two days ago suggests traders are skeptical of the quality of the employment data but are confident the Fed will use it as a reason to keep rates steady," he said.
Retail sales unexpectedly stalled at the end of the year, raising questions about the strength of the American consumer. In the past years, household consumption has been a vital engine of growth. That's precisely why the latest data felt different. The Commerce Department reported that retail sales were flat in December compared with November.
First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) said Wednesday it priced a US$1.5 billion offering of 6.375% senior notes due 2036, increasing the size from the originally planned US$1.35 billion. The issue price of the notes is 100%. The notes will pay interest of 6.375% per year, paid semi-annually.
US equity indexes were mixed Wednesday as investors weighed a strong jobs report and a rise in government bond yields. * Total nonfarm payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, double the 65,000 gain expected in a Bloomberg poll. * The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, while the market expected it to hold steady at December's 4.4% print.
FVCBankcorp, Inc. (FVCB) today announced the completion of its private placement of $25 million of its 6.75% Fixed Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due March 1, 2029 to certain qualified institutional buyers and accredited investors. ?We are extremely pleased with the success of this transaction,? said David W. Pijor, Chairman and CEO of the Company.
US equity indexes traded mixed ahead of Wednesday's close as investors looked at details of a strong jobs report. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% to 6,950.1, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.1% to 23,079.3, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 50,156.4. Communication services, consumer discretionary, and financials declined.
Financial stocks were lower in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.8% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF falling 1.4%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.5%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF eased 0.1%. Bitcoin was falling 2.2% to $67,285, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 2.5 basis points to 4.17...
Financial stocks were lower in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.8% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF falling 1.4%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.5%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF eased 0.1%. Bitcoin was falling 2.2% to $67,285, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 2.5 basis points to 4.17...
Most Latin American currencies and
stocks were broadly higher on Wednesday ?as investors digested a
hot U.S. jobs report and pushed back expectations ?for a Federal
Reserve rate cut.
The price drops follow a lawsuit filed Friday by bondholders alleging the mall's owners colluded with the city of East Rutherford to lower the property assessment.
* Canadian dollar weakens 0.1% against the greenback. * Trades in a range of 1.3505 to 1.3618. * Price of oil settles 1.05% higher. * Canada-U.S. 10-year spread widens by 5.5 basis points. By Fergal Smith.
Brazil's federal audit court TCU has completed a technical review of the central bank's handling of Banco Master's liquidation and found no reservations or recommendations regarding the regulator's conduct, a source familiar with ?the matter said.
The Federal Reserve plans to review issues its examiners had previously flagged for banks to address, as the U.S. central bank overhauls its oversight of ?the nation's financial institutions, according to ?a memo sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
"Conflicting" economic data and "uncertainty" surrounding CUSMA, a free trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico, have translated into an "extremely clouded" outlook for interest rates, and as a result, the latest Summary of Deliberations from Bank of Canada made clear that its Governing Council wants to "maintain optionality" in setting monetary policy, noted Royce Mendes ...
The Federal Reserve plans to review issues its examiners had previously flagged for banks to address, as the U.S. ?central bank overhauls its oversight of ?the nation's financial institutions, according to a memo sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
The National Association of Realtors' measure of US existing-home sales is expected to slow to a 4.15 million annual rate in January, based on a survey compiled by Bloomberg, after rising by 5.1% to a 4.35 million rate in December. Existing-home sales were at a 4.09 million rate in January 2025, so the year-over-year change would still be positive.
The January employment report was stronger than expected, with payrolls growth faster than expected, the unemployment rate down, and hourly earnings growth accelerated, but there were some negatives under the main figures. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 130,000 in January after a 48,000 gain in December and a 41,000 increase in November, both revised lower from their previous estimates.
US benchmark equity indexes were mixed intraday as traders assessed the latest jobs report, which helped strengthen the odds of the Federal Reserve holding its monetary policy steady. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3% at 50,049.8 after midday Wednesday after closing at a new all-time high in the previous session.
Gold trader higher midafternoon Wednesday, firming above the US$5,000 mark even as treasury yields climbed after the United States reported it added more new jobs than expected in January. Gold for March delivery was last seen up US$69.30 to US$5,100.30 per ounce.
Financial stocks were lower in Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 0.9% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF falling 1.5%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was up 0.2%. Bitcoin was falling 2.6% to $67,078, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 2.7 basis points to 4.17%. I...
The Federal Reserve's supervision staff told banks earlier this month that examiners will review previously sent private warnings to lenders to fix deficiencies and that some could be abandoned, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
* US job growth accelerates in January. * US unemployment rate falls to 4.3% * US dollar edges down to near two-week lows. * US 10-year Treasury bond yields fall to near one-month low. By ?Anmol Choubey.
The Bank of Canada's Governing Council members said threats to the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve had added to the turbulence and uncertainty in the world, according to the summary of deliberations ?at their January meeting released on Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve's monetary policy should remain "somewhat restrictive" to cool inflation, Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said Wednesday, as he cautioned against cutting interest rates further. The US economy entered 2026 with "solid" consumer demand amid an artificial intelligence buildout, according to Schmid.
The US Federal ?Reserve has signaled to ?lenders it ?plans to ?drop some ?of ?the confidential warnings ?it previously ?sent them to improve ?operations, ?Bloomberg ?News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar ?with the ?matter. Reuters could not immediately ?verify ?the report.
US equity indexes traded mixed after midday Wednesday as investors weighed seasonality against a strong jobs report that sent government bond yields higher.
Britain's government should think carefully before significantly expanding issuance of short-dated Treasury bills due to the extra refinancing risk, the head of the country's debt agency told a parliamentary committee ?on Wednesday.
* January jobs data supports Fed's decision to hold rates steady. * Traders trim bets on rate cuts, still see June as likely next Fed move. * Frozen job market in 2025 tied to lower immigration, rise in productivity growth. By Ann Saphir.
* Premium brands thrive as affluent consumers spend freely. * Value-focused firms face spending pullback from budget shoppers. * K-shaped recovery highlights income disparity in US consumer spending. By Shivansh Tiwary and Juveria Tabassum.
* US deficit-to-GDP ratio to average 6.1% over next decade, unusual for peacetime economy, CBO says. * CBO predicts 2026 economic growth at 2.2%, far lower than Trump administration. * Growth in interest costs from growing debt dwarfs discretionary spending cuts. By David Lawder and Richard Cowan.
? FY 25 sales of ?19,414.6m, boosted by organic growth and acquisitions. ? FY 25 current adjusted EBITA margin at 6.0% up +10bps versus the 5.9% reported in 2024, demonstrating market outperformance and margin resilience in a challenging environment ? FY 25 operating income stood at ?1,061.6m, including exceptional items.
With the Norwegian inflation figures for January, even those who still had doubts despite the recent statements made by Norges Bank should now realize that interest rate cuts by Norway's central bank are off the table for the time being, said Commerzbank. This is because inflation rates rose to 3.6% and 3.4% year-on-year, wrote the bank in a note to clients.
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