Economy

By Davide Barbuscia (Reuters) – Investors are hoping President-elect Donald Trump will name a Treasury secretary soon who will assuage their concerns about the Republican’s policy promises that have weighed…

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Economy

Fed survey finds inflation fading as a risk next to debt, trade wars

November 23, 2024

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump may have campaigned hard against high inflation, but by the time of his Nov. 5 election victory financial…

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Economy

Chamber of Commerce sees new US export crackdown on China, email says

November 22, 2024

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration is set to unveil new export restrictions on China as soon as next week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told members in…

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Economy

Exclusive-Fund manager Bessent scores on Trump victory, hopes for bigger win

November 22, 2024

By Lawrence Delevingne and Carolina Mandl BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – As a money manager, Scott Bessent’s years of inconsistent performance have contributed to a nearly 90% decline in his hedge…

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EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says

November 22, 2024

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Brussels and Beijing are nearing a solution over tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports into the bloc, the chair of the trade committee of the European Parliament told…

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Economy

As Fed members see risk of higher neutral rate, MRB warns of fewer cuts next year

November 22, 2024

Investing.com — The Fed is likely to rein in its forecast for rate cuts next year as Fed members are teeing up the idea of a higher neutral rate pointing to…

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Economy

Amazon doubles down on AI startup Anthropic with $4 billion investment

November 22, 2024

By Arsheeya Bajwa (Reuters) -Amazon.com pumped in an additional $4 billion into artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, as the e-commerce giant goes up against Big Tech rivals in a race to…

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Economy

Fed announces policy framework review, plans for May 15-16 conference

November 22, 2024

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Reserve on Friday announced plans for a May 15-16 conference and public “Fed Listens” events around the country as part of a…

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Economy

DOGE may push for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sale, TD Cowen says

November 22, 2024

Investing.com — Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could push for sale of mortgage financing firms Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) as part of its efforts to generate cash for…

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Economy

Fed finds discount window stigma persistent post-crisis

November 22, 2024

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a comprehensive analysis of the stigma associated with the Federal Reserve’s Discount Window (DW) from 2014 to 2024. The report indicates that…

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