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INR Marks Quiet End to Historic Week, Lags Regional Peers on RBI Rate Cut

INR Marks Quiet End to Historic Week, Lags Regional Peers on RBI Rate Cut

The rupee closed little changed on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India cut policy rates, logging a quiet close to a week which saw the currency fall below 90 per dollar for the first time on worries about dwindling dollar inflows into the economy. The rupee closed at 89.98 against the U.S...


December 5, 2025
Airbus Confirms Nov Deliveries Dip after Industrial Glitch
Airbus Confirms Nov Deliveries Dip after Industrial Glitch

Airbus delivered 72 planes in November to reach 657 so far this year, the European planemaker said on Friday. The figure, underscoring a...

Asia's Strong Equity Deals Pipeline to be Tested by AI Bubble Concerns in 2026
Asia's Strong Equity Deals Pipeline to be Tested by AI Bubble Concerns in 2026

A strong pipeline of high-profile IPOs by companies in China and India looking to tap into a move by investors to diversify bets will bolster Asian...

UK House Prices Stagnate in November, Halifax Says
UK House Prices Stagnate in November, Halifax Says

Britain's housing market slowed in November in both annual and monthly terms in the run-up to the government's budget, figures from...

BOJ Expected to Choose 'Constructive Ambiguity' on Future Rate Hikes
BOJ Expected to Choose 'Constructive Ambiguity' on Future Rate Hikes

Investors seeking clarity from the Bank of Japan on how much higher interest rates could go could be disappointed, former central bank officials...

RBA to Hold in Dec, Outlook Shifts to Long Hold Through 2026: Poll
RBA to Hold in Dec, Outlook Shifts to Long Hold Through 2026: Poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will hold its cash rate at 3.60% on Tuesday and keep it there through 2026, according to a Reuters poll, a shift from...

China's Nov Exports Expected to have Rebounded Off US Tariff Truce
China's Nov Exports Expected to have Rebounded Off US Tariff Truce

China's exports likely returned to growth in November after an unexpected dip in October, as manufacturers rushed to move inventory to take...

Japan Oct Household Spending Falls at Fastest Pace in nearly 2 yrs
Japan Oct Household Spending Falls at Fastest Pace in nearly 2 yrs

Japanese household spending unexpectedly slumped at the fastest pace in nearly two years in October, government data showed Friday, raising...

December 4, 2025
European Shares End Flat; Inditex Jumps on Strong Nov Sales
European Shares End Flat; Inditex Jumps on Strong Nov Sales

European shares ended largely steady on Wednesday, aided by gains for technology that offset sharp declines in financials, while Inditex surged to...

Hong Kong Fire to Hurt Taiping Insurance Earnings, Fitch
Hong Kong Fire to Hurt Taiping Insurance Earnings, Fitch

The deadly fire that ripped through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong is expected to result in a surge in near-term claims among insurers, and...

Hungary's Minimum Wage to Rise 11% in 2026 Despite Weak Economy
Hungary's Minimum Wage to Rise 11% in 2026 Despite Weak Economy

Hungary's Viktor Orban announced an 11% hike in the minimum wage for 2026 on Thursday after employers and employees reached a deal, despite an...

BoE Launches Stress Test of Private Equity and Credit
BoE Launches Stress Test of Private Equity and Credit

The Bank of England said on Thursday that it was launching a stress test of how the $16 trillion global private equity and private credit...

Irish Domestic Economy Grows 2.3% in Q3, GDP Remains Elevated
Irish Domestic Economy Grows 2.3% in Q3, GDP Remains Elevated

Ireland's domestic economy grew by 2.3% in the third quarter compared to the previous three months, while the more volatile gross domestic...

UK Firms to Cut Jobs but Raise Prices, BoE Survey Shows
UK Firms to Cut Jobs but Raise Prices, BoE Survey Shows

British businesses expect to reduce staff numbers but raise prices at a similar rate to before, according to a survey of more than 2,000 firms on...

UK Construction Output Plummets in Nov, Business Confidence Erodes, PMI
UK Construction Output Plummets in Nov, Business Confidence Erodes, PMI

British construction activity contracted last month at the fastest pace since May 2020, with steep falls in civil engineering, residential, and...

China says Working on Streamlining Rare Earth Export Licenses
China says Working on Streamlining Rare Earth Export Licenses

China said on Thursday it is working on streamlining rare earth export licenses - a key promised outcome after a meeting between U.S. President...

Codelco and Glencore Agree to Partner on Chilean Smelter Project
Codelco and Glencore Agree to Partner on Chilean Smelter Project

Chile's state-run copper producer Codelco (COBRE.UL) and Glencore, a Swiss trader and miner, have signed an initial agreement to collaborate on...

African Development Bank says it Plans $1.78B Financing for Namibia
African Development Bank says it Plans $1.78B Financing for Namibia

The African Development Bank plans $1.78 billion of financing for Namibia over the next few years, backing projects in sectors such as transport,...

December 3, 2025
Brazil's 2025 Chicken Exports to Rise Despite Bird Flu Trade Bans
Brazil's 2025 Chicken Exports to Rise Despite Bird Flu Trade Bans

Brazilian chicken exports are expected to rise up to 0.5% this year to 5.32 million metric tons, meat lobby ABPA said on Wednesday, after exporters...

US Private Payrolls Decline in Nov, Small Businesses Shed Jobs
US Private Payrolls Decline in Nov, Small Businesses Shed Jobs

 U.S. private payrolls unexpectedly declined in November as small businesses shed jobs, but the weakness is probably not a true reflection of...

US Import Prices Unexpectedly Flat in September
US Import Prices Unexpectedly Flat in September

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper...

US Import Prices Unexpectedly Flat in September
US Import Prices Unexpectedly Flat in September

U.S. import prices were unexpectedly unchanged in September as high costs for consumer goods, excluding motor vehicles, were offset by cheaper...

ECB Urges Italy to Reconsider Proposal on Central Bank's $300B Gold
ECB Urges Italy to Reconsider Proposal on Central Bank's $300B Gold

The European Central Bank has urged Italy to reconsider a parliamentary amendment asserting that the national central bank's gold reserves...

Global Accounting Body Consults on new Model for Assessing Bank Risks
Global Accounting Body Consults on new Model for Assessing Bank Risks

Banks could give investors a clearer view on how they manage risks, such as those associated with changing interest rates, under a new model...

France's Services Sector Returns to Growth in Nov, PMI Shows
France's Services Sector Returns to Growth in Nov, PMI Shows

France's dominant services sector expanded slightly more than first estimated in November, hitting a 15-month high as new business gained...

German Service Sector Growth Slows in November, PMI Shows
German Service Sector Growth Slows in November, PMI Shows

Germany's services sector grew for a third consecutive month in November, albeit at a slower pace than October's two-year-plus high, due to...

China Likely to Chase 5% GDP Growth in 2026 in Bid to End Deflation
China Likely to Chase 5% GDP Growth in 2026 in Bid to End Deflation

China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that...

EU Takes Small Steps in Uphill Struggle to Wean Savers Off Cash
EU Takes Small Steps in Uphill Struggle to Wean Savers Off Cash

A decade after it began working on a capital markets union, the EU is still struggling to agree a framework that encourages savers to put their...

Sentiment in German Auto Sector Deteriorates in Nov, Survey
Sentiment in German Auto Sector Deteriorates in Nov, Survey

Sentiment in Germany's automotive sector deteriorated once again in November as companies became more pessimistic in their business...

India's Jan-Oct Iron Ore Imports at 6-yr High, JSW Steel Top Buyer
India's Jan-Oct Iron Ore Imports at 6-yr High, JSW Steel Top Buyer

India's iron ore imports hit a six-year high this year as steel mills stepped up overseas purchases to overcome shortages of high-grade ore and...

Irish Services Sector Growth Tops 3-year High in Nov, PMI
Irish Services Sector Growth Tops 3-year High in Nov, PMI

A rebound in Ireland's services sector accelerated at its fastest pace in three-and-a-half years in November, with growth driven by increased...

ASX Outage Deepens Investors' Doubts over Tech Overhaul
ASX Outage Deepens Investors' Doubts over Tech Overhaul

The Australian Securities Exchange's technology turnaround plan, touted by the firm's chair as being too important to fail, is facing...

UK Shop Inflation Cooled in Nov but Prices Likely to Rise in 2026, BRC
UK Shop Inflation Cooled in Nov but Prices Likely to Rise in 2026, BRC

British store chains last month reported lower inflation in the run up to Black Friday sales but higher costs in 2026 mean retailers might struggle...

December 2, 2025
UK Set for Faster Growth in 2026, Slower Inflation, OECD Forecasts
UK Set for Faster Growth in 2026, Slower Inflation, OECD Forecasts

Britain's economy will grow faster than previously expected next year, the OECD said on Tuesday, citing the impact of finance minister Rachel...

Euro Zone Inflation Ticks Up, Pointing to Steady ECB Rates
Euro Zone Inflation Ticks Up, Pointing to Steady ECB Rates

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly ticked up last month, likely solidifying bets that no further European Central Bank rate cuts are coming anytime...

UK House Prices Rise 0.3% in Nov, Affordability Likely to Improve, Nationwide
UK House Prices Rise 0.3% in Nov, Affordability Likely to Improve, Nationwide

British house prices rose slightly faster than expected in November, defying concerns about the impact of finance minister Rachel Reeves'...

Thailand Plans $8.3B Support for Small Business, Minister
Thailand Plans $8.3B Support for Small Business, Minister

Thailand is planning a 267 billion baht ($8.3 billion) support package for small businesses, including soft loans and loan guarantees to boost...

S.Korea Headline Inflation at 2.4% y/y, Bolstering Case for Rate Pause
S.Korea Headline Inflation at 2.4% y/y, Bolstering Case for Rate Pause

South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.4% in November from a year earlier, driven by higher food and services costs, bolstering the case for the...

December 1, 2025
JPMorgan Doubles Swiss Business by Targeting Wealthy Clients
JPMorgan Doubles Swiss Business by Targeting Wealthy Clients

JPMorgan doubled its Swiss domestic private banking business between 2020 and 2024 and aims to do so again by 2030 as it targets the...

Africa nears Record $1Tn in State-Owned Assets under Management
Africa nears Record $1Tn in State-Owned Assets under Management

African state-owned institutions are now managing a record $1 trillion in assets, according to a monthly report from sovereign fund tracker...

Russia's LNG Exports Fall 2% in January-November, Data Shows
Russia's LNG Exports Fall 2% in January-November, Data Shows

Russia's exports of liquefied natural gas fell by 2% in January-November to 28.4 million metric tons, LSEG data showed on Monday. For...

Saudi Arabia Aims to Draw in more Japanese Investment, PIF Governor
Saudi Arabia Aims to Draw in more Japanese Investment, PIF Governor

Saudi Arabia wants to bring in more Japanese companies as it looks to attract foreign investment to back its ambitious economic diversification...

French Manufacturing Sector Contracted Further in Nov, PMI
French Manufacturing Sector Contracted Further in Nov, PMI

French manufacturing contracted further in November as a drop in production and slower demand for goods hit the sector, a survey from S&P...


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