Emerging economies remain the key to global energy demand
Investing.com — Emerging economies are poised to remain the pivotal drivers of global energy demand, underscoring their critical role in shaping energy…
China has room to cut RRR further, PBOC official says
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has room to further cut the reserve requirement ratio, with the average RRR now at 6.6%, a central…
BCA shares its 3 geopolitical views for 2025
Investing.com — BCA Research has outlined three geopolitical trends it expects to emerge in 2025, driven by several major factors such as…
What Bob Lighthizer’s absence could mean for US trade policy
Investing.com — Reports last week suggested that Robert Lighthizer might not be taking on a role in the upcoming Trump administration. This…
UBS analyzes the timeline for a new trade war and its key implications
Investing.com — The timeline for a potential new trade war, as discussed by analysts at UBS, appears to hinge on a multi-phased…
Germany faces lethargic growth, potential hit from Trump, Bundesbank says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s economy will shrink for the second year in a row this year and its recovery will be lacklustre,…
Euro zone industry did not fall in Oct but recovery not in sight
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Euro zone industrial production was unchanged in October from the previous month, outperforming expectations of a slight fall, but…
Bundesbank cuts Germany growth outlook for 2024 and 2025
The Bundesbank has significantly lowered its growth forecasts for Germany’s economy, projecting a contraction of 0.2% in 2024, a stark revision from…
Morning Bid: Wall St near records as central banks end 2024 with rate cuts
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Samuel Indyk The stellar year for U.S. stock markets took…
US data has Fed striding toward rate cut next week, and tip-toeing into 2025
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Investors view it as a near given that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates…
