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New banking regulations in Switzerland: Help or hindrance?
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Fed's Goolsbee: It may make sense to slow pace of Fed rate cuts
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Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee hit newswires on Thursday, commenting on the future pace of Fed rate cuts in the face of inflation that is ostensibly on its way to the Fed's 2% target.
Fed’s Goolsbee Sees Rates a ‘Fair Bit Lower’ Over Next Year
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said he sees interest rates moving “a fair bit lower,” while expressing confidence inflation is easing toward the central bank’s objective alongside a solid labor market.
US Dollar steady after Jobless Claims opens door for Fed easing in December
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The US Dollar (USD) is trading flat on Thursday at around 106.50 when tracked by the DXY US Dollar Index, afterNew York Fed President John Williams said that inflation continues to cool down, opening the door for a further drop in interest rates.
Fed’s Williams sees inflation cooling and interest rates falling further
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In a Barron’s interview published on Thursday, New York Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) President John Williams said that he “sees inflation cooling and interest rates falling further.” He further noted that “2% is the rate that can best balance the central bank’s employment and price stability goals.” .
Zurich Sets New Targets After Meeting Existing Ones a Year Early
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Zurich Insurance Group AG set new targets for profitability and profit growth for the next three years, after a better-than-expected market environment put it on track to exceed its existing guidance a year ahead of plan.
Fed’s Collins Says More Rate Cuts Are Needed
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins says more interest-rate cuts are needed, but policymakers should proceed carefully. She speaks at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in Ann Arbor.
US Dollar touch higher on Wednesday with markets on edge over Nvidia
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The US Dollar (USD) has a very calm Wednesday and recovers further into the US trading session, with the DXY Index trading around 106.5, as market sentiment turns risk-on ahead of the Nvidia earnings release after the US closing bell. Overnight
Economists Predict Fed Rate Cut, but Inflation Risks May Slow 2025 Reductions
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Economists predict a Federal Reserve rate cut in December, followed by a slower pace of reductions in 2025 than previously expected1. This shift is attributed to potential inflationary pressures from President-elect Trump's proposed policies, including tariffs and tax cuts. Despite strong economic indicators and stubborn inflation, most economists still anticipate a 25 basis point cut next month, though market expectations have become less certain.
Fed policymakers set to comment on policy outlook after Chairman Powell sets the tone
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Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell said in prepared remarks delivered at a Dallas event on November 14 that they don't need to be in a hurry to lower interest rates, citing ongoing economic growth, a solid job market and inflation that remains above the 2% target.
US Not Screaming for Stimulus says Citi Chief Economist
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The US economy "categorically" does not require rate cuts, says Citi Chief Global Economist Nathan Sheets. "It is not screaming stimulate me right now", he argues. Sheets expressed concern about President-elect Donald Trump's tariff proposals, warning "there are scenarios where you have significant upside pressure on prices." "The jury is still out," on the exact nature of the future administration's economic agenda, he says. (Source: Bloomberg)
US Economy Very Resilient: Carmignac's Allier
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Marie-Anne Allier, fixed income fund manager at Carmignac, says she would not buy 10-year Treasuries at 4.5% and she still expects a 25 bps cut by the Federal Reserve in December. She spoke on Nov. 18 on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
Fed Chair Powell: No Rush to Factor in Trump's Economic Plans
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Federal Reserve officials are taking a cautious approach to Donald Trump's potential policies, unlike in 2016 when they quickly adjusted forecasts based on expected fiscal changes. Chair Jerome Powell emphasizes waiting for concrete policy proposals before making economic projections, contrasting with the Fed's previous rapid response to Trump's election.
US Dollar sees markets turn uncertain over recent developments between Russia and Ukraine
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The US Dollar (USD) is flying all over the place after Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that allows the use of nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state if it is supported by nuclear powers earlier this Tuesday. The move is widely seen
Swiss banking secrecy revisited: revised disclosure framework for documents in criminal investigations
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… , which also affects Swiss banks. When documents and data … protection interests” and banking secrecy (Article 47, Banking Act) did not … 2.3 Implications for banks The Federal Tribunal clearly … ' documents. However, banks can inform affected customers so …
Gold Weekly Forecast: The stronger US Dollar keeps buyers at bay
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The corrective move in Gold (XAU/USD) remained well in place for yet another week, this time revisiting the $2,540 region per troy ounce, or a fresh two-month low, where some initial contention zone appears to have emerged.
Fed's Collins: I don't see a big urgency to lower rates
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Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Boston President Susan Collins hit the wires on Friday, downplaying pressures for continued rate cuts in the near term, but also keeping a steady hand underneath market expectations of a rate trim in December.