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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.14% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data later in the week, which will be scrutinized by Federal Reserve officials before their final meeting this year.

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Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy

China's top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy

The Independent UK

China's Leaders Vow More 'Relaxed' Monetary Policy In 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year.

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Fed's Kugler Sees Inflation Progress But Warns: 'Policy Is Not On A Preset Course'

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler addresses inflation and labor market concerns, highlighting productivity gains and flexibility in monetary policy.

Benzinga

UBS Forecasts S&P 500 To Hit 6,600 In 2025, Citing Support From 'Over-Easy Global Central Bank Policy'

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The Reserve Bank will now have a separate board just to set interest rates. Here’s why that’s significant

On Thursday night, after a whirlwind day in Canberra, the Senate finally passed the federal government’s long-delayed amendments to the Reserve Bank Act.

The Conversation

Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light

Long-stalled Reserve Bank reforms have finally got the go-ahead, allowing the formation of separate monetary policy and governance boards.

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Will U.S. Bonds Keep Falling?

The U.S. Fed has cut the short-term Fed Funds Rate by 75 basis points since September 2024 and has told markets that more monetary policy easing is on the horizon. Meanwhile, longer-term rates continue to ignore the short-term rates as they climb to higher levels.

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Bank of England must be ‘vigilant’ to signs of slowdown, says deputy governor

Clare Lombardelli said some recent UK economic data showed possible signs of weaker growth.

Evening Standard

Stocks Rise Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus, Nvidia Slips on Disappointing Forecast

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.20%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.09% this morning as investors looked ahead to a raft of U.S. economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on monetary policy.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus, Nvidia Slips on Disappointing Forecast

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.09% this morning as investors looked ahead to a raft of U.S. economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on monetary policy.

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Federal Reserve To Cut Interest Rates Slowly And Deliberately

Federal Reserve Chair Powell's cautious approach to interest rate cuts and inflation monitoring for future monetary policy decisions.

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Federal Reserve Faces Scrutiny Over Post-Election Meeting Decision

The Federal Reserve's November meeting post-election raises concerns about political influence on monetary policy decisions.

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The Guardian - UK

Bank of England’s rate caution overshadowed by Trump victory

Monetary policy committee is warier about pace of policy easing following Rachel Reeves’ budget

The Independent UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates as borrowing costs to fall ‘gradually’

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee announced that rates were being reduced from 5% to 4.75% on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Gold price hits fresh record high, as bitcoin also rallies – as it happened

Analysts say gold is benefited from safe-haven demand amid persistent geopolitical tensions, expectations of monetary policy easing, and mounting uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election.

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Why is the Trend in Bonds Bearish?

The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy using the short-term Fed Funds Rate as its most effective tool. Meanwhile, longer-term interest rates are a function of supply and demand and market sentiment.

The Conversation

Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut: Monetary policy is not enough to address economic issues on its own

The Canadian and American economies are deeply intertwined. With the United States Federal Reserve cautious amid mixed signals from the labour market and rising inflation worries, the Bank of Canada has just lowered its key interest rate to 3.75 per cent — cutting it by half a percentage point.

Evening Standard

Why are mortgage rates rising and when could they fall again?

The Bank of England is still expected to cut its headline lending rate from 5% to 4.75% when its Monetary Policy Committee meets in November

Evening Standard

NatWest becomes latest major lender to increase its mortgage rates

The Bank of England is still expected to cut its headline lending rate from 5% to 4.75% when its Monetary Policy Committee meets in November.

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