Fed policy may need to stay restrictive for longer due to inflation risk, Barkin says
By Howard Schneider BALTIMORE (Reuters) -The U.S. central bank’s benchmark policy rate should stay restrictive until it is more certain…
Fed’s Barkin sees positive outlook for U.S. economy despite policy uncertainties
Investing.com — The U.S. economy is expected to grow more than it shrinks in 2025, despite uncertainties about the impact…
Fed’s Kugler says data will drive Fed policy choices amid uncertainty
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Friday the U.S. central bank is uncertain…
Hong Kong budget deficit to be just under HK$100 billion, financial chief says
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s deficit for this fiscal year is expected to be just below HK$100 billion ($13…
MicroStrategy aims to raise $2b via preferred stock sale
Investing.com — MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, has revealed plans to raise up to $2 billion through one or more…
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares surge after federal agencies reveal privatization path
By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini (Reuters) -Shares of Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC), the mortgage giants under…
DOJ urges Supreme Court to reject Trump request to delay TikTok ban law
(Corrects paragraph 5 to remove extraneous ‘not’) By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice asked the…
Who would be hit the most by a removal of USMCA free trade status
Investing.com — The potential removal of the USMCA free trade agreement could significantly impact the North American automotive industry, with…
Tick Tock for TikTok? Chinese social media titan faces race against time and Trump
Investing.com — TikTok’s fight to overturn a looming U.S. ban faces a tight deadline, with oral arguments scheduled for January 10,…
Why S&P is likely to moderate following back-to-back above-average years
Investing.com — The S&P 500 is poised for moderation in the coming year following back-to-back periods of above-average returns, as…