Analysis: Nagging U.S. Treasury liquidity problems raise Fed balance sheet predicament
NEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve’s ongoing balance sheet drawdown has exacerbated low liquidity and high volatility in the $20-trillion U.S....
U.S. small business sentiment falls in October -NFIB
Nov 8 (Reuters) – U.S. small-business confidence edged down in October as stubbornly high inflation weighed on sentiment and more owners forecast a deteriorating outlook...
Euro zone downturn deepens, points to winter recession
Euro zone PMI fell to 23-month low in October Price pressures in 19-nation bloc remained high September German industrial orders fell more than expected LONDON,...
U.S. is not in recession, White House not preparing for one – officials
WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) – The United States is not in a recession, White House chief of staff Ron Klain said on Thursday, adding that...
Central banks ease off on rate hike push in October
LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The pace and scale of rate hikes delivered by central banks around the globe in October slowed down dramatically following...
EXCLUSIVE Bank of Mexico nears end of rate hike cycle, eyes economic toll, board member says
MEXICO CITY, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Bank of Mexico board member Gerardo Esquivel cautioned against increasing the monetary policy rate to “excessively” restrictive levels as...
Global economy approaching a recession, central banks unchained: Reuters poll
BENGALURU, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The global economy is approaching a recession as economists polled by Reuters once again cut growth forecasts for key economies...
Soaring food prices push UK inflation back to 40-year high
UK inflation hits 10.1% in September, matching 40-year high Food prices rise by most since 1980 Pounds slips on data, BoE under pressure to raise...
Japan’s inflation hits 8-year high in test of BOJ’s dovish policy
Sept core CPI rises 3.0% yr/yr, matches forecast Core consumer inflation stays above BOJ goal for 6th month Data underscores broadening inflationary pressure BOJ seen...
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall
Oct 20 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, indicating the labor market remains tight even...