U.S. firms saw slowing economic activity in recent weeks, Fed survey shows
(Reuters) – U.S. economic activity expanded more slowly from mid July through late August and businesses reported less hiring, signals...
Brazil’s public debt linked to interest rates and FX poised to surpass half of total debt in 2024
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government expects public debt linked to interest and foreign exchange rates to surpass...
Draghi says EU is falling behind its rivals in competitiveness
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union is falling behind global rivals due to limited innovation, high energy...
Biden preparing to block Nippon’s US Steel takeover, source says
By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, a...
Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion pushes rivals to cut rates, for now
(This Sept 3 story has been refiled to clarify that the tariff cuts cover shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast destinations,...
Canadian PM Trudeau weakened after main ally unexpectedly pulls support
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suffered an unexpected blow on Wednesday when the small...
Sept 50bps cut rate gets boost as JOLTS report flags labor market weakness: Citi
Investing.com — A prospect of a larger 50 basis point rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s meeting later this month was...
Economic activity slows further on weaker consumer spending, manufacturing: Fed
Investing.com — Economic activity slowed across more districts pressured by softer consumer spending and manufacturing activity, according to the Federal...
Morning Bid: Jittery markets now 50-50 on 50 bps cut from Fed
By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors in Asia are bracing for...
Brazil’s Senate to vote on Galipolo’s nomination as cenbank chief on Oct 8
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate will vote on the nomination of current central bank’s director Gabriel Galipolo as the new...
