Asia stocks hold steady as more rate cuts loom
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stocks were steady on Monday ahead of central bank meetings that are widely expected to deliver two more rate cuts and key U.S.…
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US House Republicans unveil three-month stopgap bill to avert shutdown
By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday proposed a three-month stopgap funding bill that excludes an immigration-related measure demanded by Donald Trump,…
Morning Bid: Fed adrenaline keeps pumping, PBOC inertia may drag
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. The adrenaline from the Federal Reserve’s bold interest rate cut and signal of intent to keep…
UK finance minister Reeves vows no austerity despite tough budget
LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Finance minister Rachel Reeves will promise Britain on Monday there will be no return to “austerity” or widespread spending cuts despite previous warnings of a tough…
Exclusive-Harris to release new economic proposals this week on US wealth creation, sources say
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to roll out a new set of economic policies this week that aim to help Americans build wealth…
French PM Barnier flags tax hike on the wealthy
By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) -French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Sunday that he would not raise taxes on most French taxpayers, although the wealthiest would have to help…
Liechtenstein votes to join IMF in referendum
ZURICH (Reuters) – Liechtenstein voted to join the International Monetary Fund in a referendum on Sunday in a move aimed at integrating the tiny principality more deeply into multilateral affairs…
Musk says SpaceX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years
(Reuters) – SpaceX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X on…
France’s Barnier entrusts budget dilemma to little-known duo
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) – French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has handed a little known duo the task of plugging a huge hole in the budget, putting loyalty before…
Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead
Investing.com — A key measure of inflation along with appearances by several Federal Reserve officials will be closely watched by investors in the wake of last’s week’s super-sized rate cut.…