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Reuters

More rate cuts could reignite inflation, hurt Fed credibility, Bostic says

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Further interest rate cuts could put U.S. monetary policy on an accommodative footing that stimulates economic growth and puts the country at risk of a new jump in inflation and inflation expectations, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Tuesday.

Dec 16, 2025 - 4:44 PM

Reuters

Dallas Fed paper argues federal funds rate transmission effectiveness waning

NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is building the case for a change in the interest rate the central bank targets to achieve its monetary policy goals.In a paper, opens new tab released Tuesday, Sam Schulhofer-Wohl, who serves as senior advisor to Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan, says that the tri-party general collateral rate, or TGCR, works better as a tool of monetary policy transmission compared to the federal funds rate.

Dec 16, 2025 - 4:38 PM

Reuters

Canadian dollar extends recent gains as US labor market cools

TORONTO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near three-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday after mixed U.S. jobs data that could strengthen the case for a divergence in policy between the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve next year.The loonie was trading 0.2% higher at 1.3743 per U.S. dollar, or 72.76 U.S. cents, after touching its strongest intraday level since September 17 at 1.3731.

Dec 16, 2025 - 4:35 PM

Reuters

Dollar eases against peers after better-than-expected U.S. jobs data

NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar eased against major peers on Tuesday after the release of delayed economic data showing stronger-than-expected jobs growth, signalling that the Federal Reserve might be cautious in continuing to cut interest rates in the near term.The U.S. economy added 64,000 jobs in November, surpassing an estimate from economists polled by Reuters. That came after the economy shed 105,000 jobs in October, according to Labor Department data.The employment report was delayed because of the 43-day U.S. federal government shutdown.

Dec 16, 2025 - 4:33 PM

Reuters

US job growth snaps back in November; shutdown distorts unemployment rate

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth rebounded more than expected in November after government-related spending cuts triggered the biggest drop in nonfarm payrolls in nearly five years in October, suggesting no material deterioration in labor market conditions as businesses navigate economic uncertainty wrought by President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy.

Dec 16, 2025 - 4:31 PM

Korea Zinc shareholders ask court to block share sale in $7.4B US project

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 4:25 PM

South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 4:23 PM

Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 2:28 PM

Chinese court sentences 27 people for smuggling antimony ingots

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 2:27 PM

Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 2:25 PM

Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 2:20 PM

Equities fall with US Treasury yields after data, oil sinks

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 1:06 PM

Bank of Canada wants stablecoins to be backed by high-quality liquid assets

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 1:04 PM

Gold inches up as US unemployment rate rises in November

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 12:51 PM

European equities end lower as investors assess US data; defence firms tumble

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 12:29 PM

TSX falls for third straight session as oil prices tumble

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 12:09 PM

White House adviser Hassett: Fed independence is really important

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 11:39 AM

Dollar drops against peers after delayed U.S. data shows jobs growth

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 11:37 AM

Wall St flat as healthcare losses offset tech gains; focus on jobs data

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 10:37 AM

US Treasury's Bessent says next Fed chair needs 'an open mind'

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 9:02 AM

Morgan Stanley flags slower gains for gold in 2026, sees $4,800/oz by fourth quarter

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 9:00 AM

US overdraft fees jump at big banks amid regulatory, economic shifts

Reuters - Dec 16, 2025 - 8:55 AM

Gold pares gains as Ukraine peace talks progress, eyes on US jobs data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 5:43 PM

Dollar edges lower against yen in week packed with data releases and central bank decisions

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 3:40 PM

Atlanta Fed says it will seek new head with 'meaningful ties' to the southeastern district

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 3:30 PM

Fed's Collins says supported rate cut but it was a 'close call'

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 3:29 PM

Canadian dollar steadies near three-month high after inflation data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 3:20 PM

Fortescue to buy remaining stake in Alta Copper for $101M

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 2:49 PM

LME outlines proposed new rules on position limits

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 2:23 PM

Nornickel sharply hikes nickel surplus forecasts for this year and next

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 2:02 PM

Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32B lawsuit against Rio Tinto

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 1:59 PM

White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 1:55 PM

Global stock index close to flat ahead of key central bank decisions, US data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 1:06 PM

Fed's Miran: Current inflation not reflective of supply and demand in the economy

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 11:53 AM

Dollar weakens against yen in week packed with data releases and central bank decisions

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 11:34 AM

Williams says Fed policy in good position, sees inflation moderating in 2026

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 11:26 AM

Gold rises on weaker dollar, rate cut expectations ahead of US jobs data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 11:23 AM

Wall St opens higher as investors gear up for data-packed week

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 10:14 AM

Canadian housing starts increase 9.4% in November

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 10:13 AM

Canada October factory sales down 1.0% on chemicals, wood

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 10:12 AM

Citi sets 2026 S&P 500 target at 7,700, expects AI to remain key theme

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:52 AM

Copper prices rise on short covering, ignoring weak China data for now

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:45 AM

TSX futures climb with precious metals ahead of Canadian inflation data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:37 AM

Wall St futures firm at start of data-packed week

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:28 AM

Shares steady in week of big central bank decisions, key data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:24 AM

Canada's annual inflation in November stays unchanged at 2.2%

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:17 AM

Gold gains 1% on safe-haven demand, softer dollar ahead of US jobs data

Reuters - Dec 15, 2025 - 9:15 AM

Fed's Daly says this week's rate cut was right move for Fed

Reuters - Dec 12, 2025 - 6:27 PM

Stocks drop as AI exuberance worries linger; US yields jump

Reuters - Dec 12, 2025 - 6:24 PM

How tight supply, AI demand propelled copper price towards $12,000

Reuters - Dec 12, 2025 - 4:03 PM