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Today: January 25, 2025
Today: January 25, 2025

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Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year

Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year

Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year
Business|Economy|Political|US

5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency

Like most presidents, Donald Trump faces an economy that seldom bends to political ambitions

5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency
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US business activity at nine-month low in January; hiring accelerates

U.S. business activity slowed to a ninth-month low in January amid rising price pressures, but firms reported boosting hiring, supporting the Federal Reserve's

US business activity at nine-month low in January; hiring accelerates
Americas|Business|Economy|Food

More rate hikes likely coming in Brazil as inflation overshoots forecasts

Brazil's annual inflation rate slowed less than expected in early January, official data showed on Friday, cementing the likelihood that the central bank will hike interest rates

More rate hikes likely coming in Brazil as inflation overshoots forecasts
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Brazil central bank to raise rates another 100bps in January: Reuters poll

Brazil's central bank will raise its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points on Jan. 29, with more to increases follow, taking the cost of borrowing to

Brazil central bank to raise rates another 100bps in January: Reuters poll
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Russian companies expect 2025 inflation above 10%, central bank survey shows

Russian companies surveyed by the central bank expect inflation in 2025 of 10.7%, more than double the official forecast, and named labour shortages as one of the main factors

Russian companies expect 2025 inflation above 10%, central bank survey shows
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Stumbling growth and stubborn inflation: the BoE's rate cut challenge

The Bank of England must contend with a slowdown in Britain's economy but also stubborn inflation pressures when it considers whether to cut

Stumbling growth and stubborn inflation: the BoE's rate cut challenge
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A Fed on hold, for now, eyes strong jobs, easing inflation

At their last meeting in December, U.S.

A Fed on hold, for now, eyes strong jobs, easing inflation
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Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment

U.S.

Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment
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World inflation not fully defeated yet, IMF's Georgieva says

Global policymakers have made remarkable progress in tackling inflation without inducing a recession, but some work remains to be done, International Monetary Fund Managing Director

World inflation not fully defeated yet, IMF's Georgieva says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Pakistan central bank likely to deliver sixth straight rate cut to revive economy- Reuters poll

Pakistan's central bank is expected to lower its key interest rate by at least 1 percentage point on Monday, analysts said, in its sixth straight cut as it attempts

Pakistan central bank likely to deliver sixth straight rate cut to revive economy- Reuters poll
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Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates

The yen strengthened and Japanese government bond yields rose to fresh multi-year highs on Friday after the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates as expected and raised

Japanese yen rallies, bond yields climb after BOJ hikes rates
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Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record

U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high as they closed out a second straight winning week

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Instant View: Investors react to interest rate hike from BOJ

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis, underscoring its confidence that rising wages will keep inflation

Instant View: Investors react to interest rate hike from BOJ
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's core inflation hits 16-month high, markets brace for BOJ hike

Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.0% in December year-on-year to mark the fastest annual pace in 16 months, likely cementing a central bank rate hike later in the

Japan's core inflation hits 16-month high, markets brace for BOJ hike
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Argentina economy expands for first time since middle of last year

Argentina's economy grew for the first time in half a year, posting a modest 0.1% year-on-year expansion in November that beat expectations, official data showed on Thursday.

Argentina economy expands for first time since middle of last year
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Nigeria needs to double economic growth within a year or two, finance minister says

Nigeria needs to double economic growth within the next year or two from an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third quarter to lift its population out of

Nigeria needs to double economic growth within a year or two, finance minister says
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Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple

President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep

Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple
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Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates on Friday to their highest since the 2008 global financial crisis and revised up its inflation forecasts,

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest in 17 years, yen jumps
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Trump policies likely to raise bond market's inflation fears, top money managers say

Giant U.S. asset managers overseeing well over $20 trillion are anticipating continued price pressures because of President Donald Trump's immigration and

Trump policies likely to raise bond market's inflation fears, top money managers say
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Mexico headline inflation in early January beats expectations, slides below 4%

Mexico's annual inflation rate slowed to its lowest level in almost four years in the first half of January, official data showed on Thursday, a price level likely to encourage the central

Mexico headline inflation in early January beats expectations, slides below 4%
Economy|Finance|MidEast|World

Turkey's central bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 45%

Turkey’s central bank has lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 45%

Turkey's central bank lowers benchmark interest rate to 45%
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FTSE 100 rises to near record levels; CMC Markets tumbles

The UK's FTSE 100 rose on Thursday, ending just short of a fresh record high as investors sought clarity on U.S.

FTSE 100 rises to near record levels; CMC Markets tumbles
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Rate sensitivity haunts already elevated Brazil public debt

Investors already concerned about Brazil's ballooning public debt load under veteran leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are being forced to reckon with

Rate sensitivity haunts already elevated Brazil public debt