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BOE's Lombardelli does not rule out December rate hike, she tells the Guardian

BOE's Lombardelli does not rule out December rate hike, she tells the Guardian

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said she would not rule out the possibility of voting for a rate hike in December, but added that she did not have enough information yet, in an interview with the Guardian published on Tuesday.

Dovish BOJ policymaker Asada pushes back against early rate hike calls

Dovish BOJ policymaker Asada pushes back against early rate hike calls

By Leika Kihara NAGASAKI, Japan, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Dovish Bank of Japan policymaker Toichiro Asada pushed back against calls within the board for a near-term interest rate hike, arguing on Thursday that moving prematurely could hurt growth and push down underlying inflation.

Bank of Canada felt uncertainty over rates did not mean inaction, minutes show

Bank of Canada felt uncertainty over rates did not mean inaction, minutes show

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Nov 10 (Reuters) -- Ahead of the Bank of Canada's October 28 interest rate decision, governors agreed that uncertainty over the future path of rates did not mean the bank would do nothing, minutes showed on Tuesday.

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps alive rate hike view

Japan wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps alive rate hike view

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Japan's annual wholesale inflation re-accelerated in October as the Middle East conflict and AI-related demand kept pushing up prices for fuel and semiconductor chips, data showed, keeping alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike.

Fed's Waller plans to support at least a quarter-point rate hike in December

Fed's Waller plans to support at least a quarter-point rate hike in December

By David Milliken LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve ought to raise short-term borrowing costs next month even if government data shows inflation cooled last month, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Tuesday, and should consider an upsized half-point rate hike if the inflation

European shares log record close on Siemens, CoreWeave-fueled AI optimism

European shares log record close on Siemens, CoreWeave-fueled AI optimism

By Anjana Jayakrishnan Nair, Johann M Cherian and Avinash P Nov 11 (Reuters) - European shares notched a record close on Wednesday and ended just shy of an intraday record high, as upbeat forecasts from Siemens Energy and US-based CoreWeave bolstered confidence in the AI trade, lifting the

Fed's Bowman says 'still work to do' on inflation

Fed's Bowman says 'still work to do' on inflation

By Ann Saphir Nov 10 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michelle Bowman on Tuesday added her voice to the chorus of colleagues pointing to inflation as their biggest priority, though she stopped short of calling for interest-rate hikes and said she expects price pressures to abate

Deutsche Bank expects Fed rate hike in January 2027 after hot inflation data

Deutsche Bank expects Fed rate hike in January 2027 after hot inflation data

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank on Tuesday said it expects an additional 25-basis-point interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve in January 2027, after a hotter-than-expected October inflation reading boosted bets on higher borrowing costs.

Goldman expects additional Fed rate hike in March

Goldman expects additional Fed rate hike in March

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs forecast an additional 25-basis-point US Federal Reserve rate increase in March on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected October inflation data prompted it to revise its expectations of an end to the hiking cycle in December.

European shares near record high as lower oil prices boost sentiment

European shares near record high as lower oil prices boost sentiment

By Anjana Jayakrishnan Nair and Johann M Cherian Nov 10 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 edged higher on Tuesday, hovering near a record high as falling oil prices and easing concerns over a possible military escalation between the United States and Iran boosted risk appetite.

Trading Day: AI cheer banishes rate hike fear

Trading Day: AI cheer banishes rate hike fear

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Nov 11 (Reuters) - US stocks leaped and Europe notched a record-high close on Wednesday, spurred by an encouraging outlook on the AI trade from neocloud firm CoreWeave.

Dollar gains traction as Fed speakers warn of risks from inflation

Dollar gains traction as Fed speakers warn of risks from inflation

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The dollar held gains near a two-week high in early Asian trade on Wednesday as a hotter-than-expected inflation report and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials fuelled bets the central bank will raise rates next month.