Investing.com — Economists are divided on the number of quarter-point interest-rate cuts Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, will make during the first quarter of the year. A survey by Bloomberg…
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California wildfires: Expert discusses fire cause and funding scenario ‘waterfall’
Investing.com — Jefferies analysts delved into the Eaton (NYSE:ETN) Fire in Southern California and the state’s wildfire funding framework. Based on a conversation with Bob Marshall, CEO of Whisker Labs,…
US financial deregulation would raise crisis risks, French central bank chief says
PARIS (Reuters) – Any moves to pursue financial deregulation by the incoming U.S. administration would increase the risk of a financial crisis occurring one day, France’s central bank governor warned…
ECB should cut rates to 2% by the summer if easing inflation confirmed – Villeroy
Investing.com – The European Central Bank should lower interest rates down to 2% by the summer if inflationary pressures cool as expected in the coming quarters, Governing Council member Francois…
By Lisa Baertlein and Ellen Zhang LOS ANGELES/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. imports from China finished the year strong after some companies stockpiled shipments of apparel, toys, furniture and electronics ahead…
Barclays (LON:BARC) analysts projected that the snap elections held in Germany on February 23 will likely lead to the formation of a coalition government. The current political landscape in Germany…
Investing.com — The French government is targeting savings of €53 billion ($54.6 billion) to reduce the country’s deficit, as stated by Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin. The plan includes a…
Bank of France suggests rate cut on key savings account for first time in five years to boost earnings
Investing.com — The Bank of France has proposed a reduction in a crucial regulated savings rate for the first time in half a decade. This move could potentially elevate profits…
Canada faces pressure to hold election soon amid Trump tariff threat – Jefferies
Investing.com – Canada is facing pressure to hold a scheduled federal election “sooner than later” this year as threats from US President-elect Donald Trump’s strict tariff plans loom, according to analysts…
Investing.com — Following the release of recent data that showed a decrease in UK inflation in December, traders are predicting more interest-rate cuts from the Bank of England this year.…