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UK public inflation expectations ticked lower in November, BoE says

MANCHESTER, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The British public's expectations for inflation inched lower in Novem...

12th December, 2025

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Exclusive-BOJ to pledge more rate hikes at next week's policy meeting, sources say

TOKYO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will likely maintain a pledge next week to keep raising...

12th December, 2025

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Sterling edges lower after data shows surprise drop in UK GDP

LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The pound dipped on Friday after data showed the UK economy unexpectedly...

12th December, 2025

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Russian central bank says EU plans to use its assets are illegal

MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank on Friday said published proposals by the European...

12th December, 2025

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Morning Bid: Copper edges past silver to take gold

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter After a banner year...

12th December, 2025

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Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

By Yoruk Bahceli and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Central bank meets next...

12th December, 2025

Image for US dollar advances after recent fall; sterling dips after GDP data
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US dollar advances after recent fall; sterling dips after GDP data

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar headed for its third straight weekly...

12th December, 2025

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UK's CBI bumps up 2026 growth view due to 'temporary' budget boost

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Confederation of British Industry on Frida...

12th December, 2025

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Trading Day: Investors cling to dovish Fed view

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street was mostly higher on Thursday - t...

11th December, 2025

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FTSE 100 gains after Fed's softer tone; eyes on GDP data

Dec 11 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 held steady on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman's...

11th December, 2025

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Sterling holds onto gains on dollar, awaits data

LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sterling held onto its gains against a dollar pressured by the Federal Re...

11th December, 2025

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Bank of England to cut rates on December 18 to 3.75% and again in Q1 2026 - Reuters poll

LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Bank of England will cut interest rates by a quarter point to 3.75% o...

11th December, 2025