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Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

By Yoruk Bahceli and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Central bank meets next Thursday, with traders suddenly speculating a rate hike could be on the cards in 2026.

BlackRock's Chiguchi Warns of Potential Rate Risk for Japanese Markets Amid Inflation Concerns

BlackRock's Chiguchi Warns of Potential Rate Risk for Japanese Markets Amid Inflation Concerns

Japanese markets may face significant challenges if the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finds itself 'behind the curve' in addressing inflation, according to Yuichi Chiguchi, BlackRock Japan's chief investment strategist. The BOJ is anticipated to raise its key policy rate by a quarter percentage point to 0.75% next week, which remains below the current inflation rate of approximately 3%. Chiguchi suggests that if inflation continues to rise into the latter half of 2026, the BOJ might be compelled to implement a more aggressive rate hike strategy. This scenario could lead to increased volatility in Japanese financial markets as the central bank attempts to catch up with inflationary pressures.

Trading Day: Market gives Fed resounding cheer

Trading Day: Market gives Fed resounding cheer

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The dollar sank and Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, with the small-cap Russell 2000 index surging to new highs, after the Fed cut interest rates and Chair Jerome Powell offered a positive outlook on the path for growth and inflation. More on that below.

Trading Day: Nervy Fed vigil almost over

Trading Day: Nervy Fed vigil almost over

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks, bonds and the dollar held relatively steady on Tuesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday, while surprisingly hawkish remarks from Australia's central bank governor rocked markets there. More on that below.

Morning Bid: Wobbling bonds find a level as Fed meets

Morning Bid: Wobbling bonds find a level as Fed meets

By Mike Dolan Dec 9 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Fed week got off to a rocky start in global markets, courtesy of bond market hits across the world, but government debt yields stabilized on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve started

It's showtime!

By Marc Jones LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - By Marc Jones, global markets correspondent What matters in U.S. and global markets today Wall Street futures and bond and FX markets are hunkering down as crunch time nears for a divided Federal Reserve policy board, while earnings from Oracle and Broadcom

BOJ to hike rates to 0.75% in Dec, 1.0% by next Sept, majority of economists say- Reuters poll

BOJ to hike rates to 0.75% in Dec, 1.0% by next Sept, majority of economists say- Reuters poll

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will proceed with a 25-basis-point interest rate hike to 0.75% at its December meeting and raise borrowing costs to at least 1% by the end of September next year, a strong majority of economists said in a Reuters poll published on

ECB may lift growth outlook again, Lagarde says

ECB may lift growth outlook again, Lagarde says

FRANKFURT, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy is proving resilient to trade tensions and the bloc is growing close to its potential, which could prompt the European Central Bank to lift growth projections next week, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday.

Central European Currencies Strengthen as Markets Await U.S. Fed Rate Decision

Central European Currencies Strengthen as Markets Await U.S. Fed Rate Decision

Central European currencies, including the Hungarian forint and Polish zloty, have shown slight gains as markets anticipate the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The Hungarian forint, in particular, has appreciated by over 7% this year, bolstered by the country's high interest rates and easing inflation. Investors are closely watching the Fed's decision, which follows a contentious policy debate, with expectations of a potential rate cut. The anticipation of the Fed's decision has created a calm trading environment, with regional currencies maintaining stability.

Factbox-Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

Factbox-Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The final U.S.

Bank of Canada to keep rates steady at 2.25% after robust economic data bolsters bets for a long hold

Bank of Canada to keep rates steady at 2.25% after robust economic data bolsters bets for a long hold

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is almost certain to hold its interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday after signaling in October that its key policy rate was at the right level and following a slew of upbeat data on economic growth, inflation and the job market.

Bank of Canada holds rates, says economy looks better than expected despite tariffs

Bank of Canada holds rates, says economy looks better than expected despite tariffs

By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada held its key policy rate steady at 2.25% on Wednesday as widely expected, and Governor Tiff Macklem said the economy was proving resilient overall to the effect of U.S. trade measures.