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U.S. central bankers split, with median seeing one rate cut in 2026

U.S. central bankers split, with median seeing one rate cut in 2026

Dec 10 (Reuters) - A majority of U.S. central bankers believe they will need to cut short-term interest rates next year, but are widely split over how much, with a large group opposed to any cuts at all and three penciling in a rate hike.
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Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Leaves Gold Prices Unmoved Amid Market Expectations

Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Leaves Gold Prices Unmoved Amid Market Expectations

Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Leaves Gold Prices Unmoved Amid Market Expectations
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US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected

US dollar slides after Fed cuts rates, as expected

By Chibuike Oguh and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against major peers including the euro, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in a widely expected move, but indicated it will likely pause its easing
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US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more

US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more

The U.S. stock market neared its all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market, and hopes strengthened for more cuts to come in 2026
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Yen resilient after earthquake hits Japan, Fed and RBA in view

Yen resilient after earthquake hits Japan, Fed and RBA in view

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The yen held steady in early Asian trading after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northeast overnight, adding to a risk-off mood ahead of several policy decisions from central banks including the Federal Reserve.
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Analysis-Investors warm up for long spell of discordant Fed

Analysis-Investors warm up for long spell of discordant Fed

By Vidya Ranganathan LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - What is expected to be one of the most ructious Federal Reserve policy meetings in years this week could well prove to be the road test for financial markets on how U.S. monetary policy debates will shape up in 2026.
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Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Interest Rate Decisions

Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Interest Rate Decisions

Oil prices have edged down, extending losses from a previous 2% drop, as markets focus on peace talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine and an upcoming U.S. interest rate decision. Brent crude futures fell by 0.1% to $62.41 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped by 0.2% to $58.75. The market is reacting to Iraq's restoration of production at Lukoil's West Qurna 2 oilfield and the potential outcomes of Ukraine's revised peace plan discussions with the U.S. and European leaders. Additionally, the Group of Seven and the European Union are considering replacing a price cap on Russian oil exports with a full maritime services ban.
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Morning Bid: Futures try for a Fed fait accompli

Morning Bid: Futures try for a Fed fait accompli

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Well, Fed decision week is finally upon us and it's shaping up to be one of the most vexed meetings in recent memory. Of 108 analysts polled by Reuters only 19 tipped a hold with the rest for an easing on Wednesday. 
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Oil Prices Steady Amid Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Rate Decision

Oil Prices Steady Amid Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Rate Decision

Oil Prices Steady Amid Ukraine Peace Talks and U.S. Rate Decision
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Oil holds at two-week highs on expected US rate cut, geopolitical risks

Oil holds at two-week highs on expected US rate cut, geopolitical risks

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered at two-week highs on Monday as investors expect a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week that will lift economic growth and energy demand while eyeing geopolitical risks that threaten oil supplies from Russia and Venezuela.
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Morning Bid: The final Fed countdown

Morning Bid: The final Fed countdown

By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - By Yoruk Bahceli, markets correspondent What matters in U.S. and global markets today The Federal Reserve meeting is fast approaching on Wednesday – and the stakes are high. Rising bets for a December cut seem to have saved equities from AI jitters for now.
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Global equity funds draw inflows ahead of Fed decision

Global equity funds draw inflows ahead of Fed decision

Dec 8 (Reuters) - Global equity funds attracted significant inflows in the week through December 3 as expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut this week boosted risk sentiment.