As Fed members see risk of higher neutral rate, MRB warns of fewer cuts next year
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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EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
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…
Fed announces policy framework review, plans for May 15-16 conference
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…
Amazon doubles down on AI startup Anthropic with $4 billion investment
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…
DOGE may push for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac sale, TD Cowen says
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…
Fed finds discount window stigma persistent post-crisis
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…
New York Fed paper challenges notion of discount window stigma
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) – The banks most reluctant to tap the U.S. central bank’s discount window to shore up their capital are in fact those who…
EU ready to react to any renewed US trade tensions under Trump, ambassador says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The European Union is prepared to react to any renewed trade tensions with the United States that may emerge under President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration, the EU’s…
US business activity gauge rises to 31-month high in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A measure of U.S. business activity raced to a 31-month high in November, boosted by hopes for lower interest rates and more business-friendly policies from President-elect Donald…
Mexico not a backdoor for Chinese products, president Sheinbaum says
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Chinese products are not entering the United States and Canada through Mexico, the president of the Latin American nation said on Friday, and the government will…