Japan trusts BOJ on monetary policy, economy minister says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s new economy minister, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday the government has trust in the central bank’s decision on how soon to raise interest…
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Fed’s Williams signals support for quarter-point interest rate cuts
Investing.com — A senior Federal Reserve official voiced confidence that the central bank is now “well positioned” to achieve a soft landing for the U.S. economy. He hinted at a…
In the Market: Fed may struggle to rid backstops of stigma amid new push
By Paritosh Bansal (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve is encouraging banks to count on its long-shunned cash backstops in a bid to support its monetary policy and financial stability…
Futures muted, Fed’s Williams on rates, Google order – what’s moving markets
Investing.com — US futures are broadly close to the flatline as traders overhaul their outlook for the Federal Reserve’s potential interest-rate path. Meanwhile, Google vows to appeal a landmark order from…
US jobs market cooling but still resilient, Fed’s Kugler says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The U.S. jobs market has started to cool but remains resilient and the Federal Reserve is keen to avoid a drastic weakening of the labor market, Fed…
Fed’s Kugler makes case for more rate cuts if inflation keeps easing
(Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Tuesday she strongly supported the U.S. central bank’s recent interest rate cut and will support further reductions if inflation continues to ease…
China slaps anti-dumping measures on brandy imports from EU
BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Tuesday announced provisional anti-dumping measures on brandy imports from the European Union, according to a statement from the Chinese commerce ministry, reversing an earlier move amid…
Factbox-Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise
(Reuters) -Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space. Below are some of…
Fed’s Williams says interest rate should be cut ‘over time’, FT reports
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve should cut interest rates over time, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams told the Financial Times in an interview published on…
Morning Bid: China stock frenzy gets a wet blanket
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Investors hoping for a roaring restart to China’s stock rally, after the mainland’s week-long holiday, were…