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Christmas consumption – what would the great economic philosophers think?

Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the UK is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition continue to encourage us towards ever greater levels of consumption.

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Asian Markets Bounce With Wall St As US Data Fans Rate-cut Bets

Asian markets pressed ahead with their rally Friday as another round of US data further stoked expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates more than it has indicated next year.

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These 2 Construction Comeback Stocks Could Be Set to Soar

Interest rates are coming down in 2024, it’s just a question of how much and how fast. Investors at this point should shift their focus from inflation, as the Federal Reserve essentially has, to where we are, and what companies will benefit, in the current business cycle. The continued supply…

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Dimming dazzle: EU to phase in import ban on Russian diamonds

2023 has been a tough year for the global diamond industry. After a boom during the pandemic, prices of the precious stone have dropped significantly amid oversupply, higher interest rates and increasing competition from lab-grown gems. And starting on New Year's Day, EU members will no longer be allowed to…

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U.S. unemployment claims rise slightly, remain at low levels despite higher interest rates

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but still remained at historically low levels despite high interest rates

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Bank of Indonesia Maintains Interest Rates, Meeting Expectations

Indonesia's central bank maintains interest rates unchanged as expected, signalling stability in the country's economy amidst global uncertainties.

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Christmas rail travel chaos as Euston services cancelled and Eurostar hit by strike – as it happened

A strike by Channel Tunnel workers has blocked train travel between France and Britain, while powerline problems hit West Coast mainline

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Asian Markets Track Wall St Losses As Traders Pause After Rally

Asian markets turned negative Thursday as investors took their foot off the gas after an extended rally fuelled by expectations the Federal Reserve will slash interest rates next year.

International Business Times

Harking a Creative Tune: Fed's Harker Delights with Interest Rate Possibilities

Fed's Harker remains open to the possibility of lowering interest rates, but hints it's not likely to happen in the near future. Curious minds, stay tuned!...

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Bank of England under pressure to cut interest rates after surprise inflation fall

Labour say more than a million people face higher mortgage payments ‘after the Conservatives crashed the economy’

The Independent UK

Interest rates could be cut by March, City markets predict

But the Bank of England has been warning that rates may stay higher for longer than traders hope

Evening Standard

Goldman Sachs Hastens BoE Rate Cut to May

Goldman Sachs shakes things up by predicting Bank of England rate cut in May. Brace yourselves, Britain! The financial world just got interesting.

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U.K. Inflation Eases, Boosting Speculation of Rate Cut

Get ready for a potential interest rate cut as UK inflation hits a two-year low. Find out how falling fuel prices and food inflation are impacting the economy.

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Cabinet minister hails 'better times' ahead for Britain next year after inflation falls to 3.9%

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride claimed the 'economy is turning the corner'

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How the markets and the economy surprised investors and economists in 2023, by the numbers

Stocks in the U.S., Japan and Germany have risen 20% or more

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Central Banks and the Rate Tide: A Modern King Canute

Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey as we explore the parallels between central banks, King Canute, and the ever-changing rate tide. Join Mike Dolan...

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes

Asian shares have mostly advanced after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan's moves to keep interest rates easy for investors could augur similar trends in the rest of the world

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Small businesses face uphill battle with high US interest rates

Discover how high interest rates in the US are adding to the challenges faced by small businesses, sparking financial headwinds and affecting the economy.

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International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Another Wall St Record On Rate Hopes

Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders continue to bet on the US Federal Reserve slashing interest rates several times next year.

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Japan to Increase Long-Term Rate Estimate in Next Year's Budget

Ready to rev up the economy, Japan's government plans to raise its long-term rate estimate to 1.9% in next year's budget, according to Nikkei.

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Cooling Down: Chilean Central Bank Slashes Interest Rate to Boost Economy

Get ready for some creative economic moves! Chile's central bank has cut the benchmark interest rate to a cool 8.25%. Let the financial tango begin! 💃💰🎩

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Stocks Settle Higher on Dovish Fed Official Comment

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.49%. Stocks on Tuesday settled moderately higher, with the S&P...

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Dollar Slides on Euro Strength and a Rally in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.37%. Lower T-note yields Tuesday weighed on the dollar. Also, hawkish ECB comments Tuesday supported the euro and weighed on the dollar. In addition, the strength in stocks on Tuesday reduced the liquidity demand for the dollar. Tuesday’s U.S. housing news...

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Interest rates will eventually fall but it's a bit early for borrowers to break out the champagne

Suddenly the talk in global financial markets has spun from “when will interest rates next rise?” to “how soon before they fall?”.

The Conversation

Interest rates have stopped rising, but 2023 hikes could still cause recession for some economies

Central banks on both sides of the Atlantic kept their main interest rates unchanged for the fourth successive month in December 2023. These rates are closely watched because they set the minimum interest at which your bank borrows and lends. This determines the cost of credit for all firms and…

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