Trump enters election year with big wins – and bigger political headwinds
Trump power diminished over inflation, aggressive tacticsRepublicans risk losing control of Congress next yearTrump to hit campaign trail,…
Japan visitor arrivals growth strong in November despite China travel warning
TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The ongoing diplomatic rift between Japan and China has had a muted impact…
Dollar drifts near 2-1/2-month lows as labour data leaves rate path uncertain
Euro hangs near 12-week high ahead of ECB policy decisionBOE likely to cut rates, BOJ expected to raise…
South African rand flat ahead of leading economic indicator, local inflation data
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of…
China lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe
Decision offers partial relief for European pork producersEU expresses concern at Chinese decisionMore than half China’s imports came…
Dollar on defensive as traders eye delayed US jobs data
Combined non-farm payrolls for October and November due Euro steady as markets weigh prospects for Ukraine peace deal…
Sterling laps up UK-Japan rate squeeze
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) – A rare event of two G7 central banks moving in opposite directions on…
Irish minister defends ‘limited’ trade curbs on Israeli settlements
Item 1 of 3 Actor Liam Cunningham leads demonstrators as they hold a banner in support of Palestinians…
EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
Item 1 of 3 A street cleaner walks near sculptures at the foot of skyscrapers of the Moscow…
Russian central bank says EU plans to use its assets are illegal
Central bank says it’s suing Euroclear in Moscow courtEU plans to use seized Russian assets to help UkraineCentral…
Dollar rises as traders digest Fed meeting, sterling eases after GDP
Euro and sterling rise as dollar weakensUK GDP data in focusFed’s less hawkish stance drags dollarMarkets diverge from…
The 13-letter word tripping up Trump – and risking Republicans’Â hold on Congress
Trump’s mocking of ‘affordability’ worries Republican strategistsWhite House defends Trump’s messaging on strength of economyDemocrats aim to exploit…