Fed’s Barkin: I’m very supportive of what we did in December 5 (1)

We need to move toward normalisation“Certainly conceivable“ that Fed can raise rates in MarchExpects inflation pressures to ease later in the yearBut supply chain issues may persist into 2023, adding uncertainty to the outlookJob market is „as tight as it could be“ at this pointFull interview (may b

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Eurozone November unemployment rate 7.2% vs 7.3% prior 0 (0)

Prior 7.3%

Another tick lower in the jobless rate as we start to get back to pre-pandemic levels. I would still argue that with the changes to the landscape in the jobs market and government assistance, it is still tough to accurately gauge underlying labour market conditions. That said, the

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Equities encounter a more push and pull start to the day 5 (1)

European indices are flattish on the day now as US futures also pick back up a little after the sudden drop earlier.The Stoxx 600 index is down 0.1% as is the DAX and CAC 40 indices. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures are up 0.1% and Nasdaq futures back up 0.2% after the fall into the red earlier.This comes

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ECB’s Schnabel says the Bank may need to act on policy due to rising energy prices 0 (0)

European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel spoke on Saturday, warning the Bank may have to act:

„Rising energy prices may require a departure from a ‚looking through‘ policy.“

Scnhabel elaborated it saying:

„So far, however, there are no signs of broader second-round eff

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How the Kremlin views the sudden outbreak of violence in Kazakhstan 0 (0)

In one version of history, the huge spontaneous protests in Kazakhstan were the result of years of grievances that boiled over after an increase in propane and butane prices, which are widely used as auto fuels there.
In another version, a ‚hybrid war‘ is ongoing where there’s an ongoing

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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Wage surprise pushes 10-year yields above the May high 0 (0)

US December non-farm payrolls +199K vs +400K expected
Canada December employment change 54.7K vs 24.5K estimate

US Nov consumer credit outstanding +39.99B vs +$19.5B expected
Baker Hughes rig count sees oil rigs up to 481 from 480 last week
Biden: Car prices are too high
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US stocks close lower. NASDAQ and S&P close lower for the fourth consecutive day 0 (0)

The major indices all closed lower today with the NASDAQ index leading the way to the downside once again. All three indices posted weekly lossesS&P and NASDAQ close lower for the fourth consecutive dayDow industrial average closed lower for the third consecutive dayS&P closes 3% from its record hig

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