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Fed’s Kashkari: no reason to ‘tap brakes’ on U.S. economy Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari, who dissented both times the Fed raised interest rates so far this year, on Monday […]

FCN: BOJ’s Kataoka: No need to debate exit strategy now – Sankei … BBG November 28, 2017 at 01:41AM

BOJ’s Kataoka: No need to debate exit strategy now – Sankei Bank of Japan board member Goushi Kataoka said the central bank should focus on ways to achieve its 2 percent inflation […]

FCN: Australia confidence slips, but outlook is festive … THE AUSTRALIAN November 28, 2017 at 01:40AM

Australia confidence slips, but outlook is festive CHRISTIAN EDWARDS Consumer confidence eased in the past week but the ongoing improvement in labour market conditions may yet spell good news for retailers over […]

FCN: Portugal’s parliament approves 2018 budget in final reading … YAHOO November 28, 2017 at 01:30AM

Portugal’s parliament approves 2018 budget in final reading Portugal’s parliament on Monday approved in the final reading the minority Socialist government’s 2018 budget bill that aims to trim the deficit to a […]

FCN: Fed’s Kaplan says rate hike appropriate in ‘near future’ … STREET INSIDER November 27, 2017 at 05:46PM

Fed’s Kaplan says rate hike appropriate in ‘near future’ (Reuters) – Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan on Monday made his clearest case yet for an interest-rate hike next month and […]

FCN: Two-Year Note Auction Attracts Below Average Demand … RTT November 27, 2017 at 05:40PM

Two-Year Note Auction Attracts Below Average Demand The Treasury Department kicked off this week’s series of long-term securities auctions with the sale of $26 billion worth of two-year notes on Monday, attracting […]

FC: EUROPEAN CLOSING REPORT: MONDAY – 27TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 November 27, 2017 at 04:33PM

EUROPEAN CLOSING REPORT MONDAY – 27TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 Risk sentiment has soured in the latter stages of today’s European trading session as reports circulated that North Korea may be preparing […]

FCN: North Korea “Preparing Toward Ballistic Missile Launch”: Japanese Media … ZERO HEDGE November 27, 2017 at 04:10PM

North Korea “Preparing Toward Ballistic Missile Launch”: Japanese Media Earlier today, Russia’s deputy foreign minister Igor Morgulov warned that while there is a latent danger of an “apocalyptic scenario of developments” on the Korean […]

FCN: Haldane: BoE stepped up efforts to solve ‘twin deficit’ of economic understanding, trust … FT November 27, 2017 at 03:40PM

Haldane: BoE stepped up efforts to solve ‘twin deficit’ of economic understanding, trust By Chris Giles The Bank of England has stepped up efforts to engage and educate the whole of Britain […]

FCN: U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Climb to Highest in a Decade … BBG November 27, 2017 at 03:06PM

U.S. New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Climb to Highest in a Decade By Sho Chandra U.S. purchases of new homes unexpectedly advanced in broad fashion last month, reaching the strongest pace in a decade […]

FCN: No government options off table: German SPD leader … REUTERS November 27, 2017 at 02:51PM

No government options off table: German SPD leader BERLIN (Reuters) – The leader of the Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) said nothing had been ruled out ahead of talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s […]

FCN: OPEC secretary general taking the long view on stability … UPI November 27, 2017 at 02:50PM

OPEC secretary general taking the long view on stability Efforts to stabilize the markets are beyond short-term efforts at correcting a lopsided market, ministers hear in Vienna. By Daniel J. Graeber Nov. 27 […]

FCN: China Industrial Profits Held Up in October Amid Price Gains … BBG November 27, 2017 at 02:20AM

China Industrial Profits Held Up in October Amid Price Gains Coal, steel, chemicals and oil contributed 51.2% to increase Profit growth remains near highest level in almost six years Chinese industrial profits […]

FCN: Japan Producer Prices Rise 0.8% On Year In October … RTT November 27, 2017 at 02:16AM

Japan Producer Prices Rise 0.8% On Year In October Producer prices in Japan were up 0.8 percent on year in October, the Bank of Japan said on Monday. That was shy of […]

FCN: Ireland demands border promise before Brexit trade talks … BBC November 26, 2017 at 11:37PM

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Ireland demands border promise before Brexit trade talks The Irish government has said Brexit trade deal talks should not proceed until there is a firm commitment to preventing a “hard” Irish border. […]

FCN: Angela Merkel rules out fresh elections as she seeks new coalition deal … TELEGRAPH November 26, 2017 at 11:30PM

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Angela Merkel rules out fresh elections as she seeks new coalition deal Abby Young-Powell Angela Merkel vowed to get a government in place as soon as possible on Saturday as she recovered […]

FCN: Britain has 10 days to deliver on all key Brexit issues-Tusk … DAILY MAIL November 24, 2017 at 05:15PM

Britain has 10 days to deliver on all key Brexit issues-Tusk BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (Reuters) – Britain has only 10 days left to deliver on all three areas of its divorce terms […]

FCN: Brexit talks progressing, but issues remain, Britain’ May says after meeting Tusk … REUTERS November 24, 2017 at 05:15PM

Brexit talks progressing, but issues remain, Britain’ May says after meeting Tusk BRUSSELS (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May said negotiations on Brexit were still making progress after she met European […]

FC: EUROPEAN CLOSING REPORT: FRIDAY – 24TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 November 24, 2017 at 04:31PM

EUROPEAN CLOSING REPORT FRIDAY – 24TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 European cash equity markets are mixed at the closing bell (FTSE -0.1%, DAX +0.5%, CAC +0.2%). Stocks had been supported by renewed optimism […]

FCN: U.S. Business Activity Hits 4-Month Low in November – Markit … November 24, 2017 at 03:20PM

U.S. Business Activity Hits 4-Month Low in November – Markit Investing.com – Business activity in the U.S. private sector eased in October, hitting a four-month low and dampening optimism over the American […]

FCN: Black Friday: Which markets are closing early? … MARKETWATCH November 24, 2017 at 01:55PM

Black Friday: Which markets are closing early? U.S. stock markets close at 1 p.m. Eastern By MARK DECAMBRE & ANORA M. GAUDIANO U.S. financial markets are scheduled to close early on Friday, the day after […]

FCN: US Treasurys edge lower as investors look to key data … CNBC November 24, 2017 at 01:51PM

US Treasurys edge lower as investors look to key data Flash US composite PMI data is set to be released at 9:45 a.m. ET. No major auctions are set to take place […]

FCN: U.S. crude prices march higher as Keystone pipeline stays in limbo … MARKETWATCH November 24, 2017 at 01:50PM

U.S. crude prices march higher as Keystone pipeline stays in limbo OPEC meeting next week quickly moving into the spotlight By BARBARA KOLLMEYER U.S. oil prices climbed on Friday, hovering at two-and-a-half-year highs, […]

FCN: U.S. stocks set to climb, with retailers in focus for Black FridayOil prices climb on key pipeline disruption … MARKETWATCH November 24, 2017 at 01:45PM

U.S. stocks set to climb, with retailers in focus for Black FridayOil prices climb on key pipeline disruption By BARBARA KOLLMEYER U.S. stock futures rose on Friday, in what will be a shortened […]

FCN: Russia-OPEC Agree on Framework to Extend Oil Cuts … BBG November 24, 2017 at 01:32PM

Russia-OPEC Agree on Framework to Extend Oil Cuts By Javier Blas, Wael Mahdi, and Angelina Rascouet Kremlin said to be willing to announce end-2018 deal on Nov 30 Both sides said to […]

FCN: German SPD to put any gov’t role up for vote: Schulz … REUTERS November 24, 2017 at 01:30PM

German SPD to put any gov’t role up for vote: Schulz BERLIN (Reuters) – Members of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) will get to vote on any decision by the leadership of the […]

FCN: German president summons grand coalition partners for talks … RTRS November 24, 2017 at 01:13PM

German president summons grand coalition partners for talks BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) appeared close to dropping their opposition to renewing cooperation with Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday, with a […]

FCN: Swiss Industrial Production Expands … RTT November 24, 2017 at 01:04PM

Swiss Industrial Production Expands In Q3 Switzerland’s industrial production and turnover increased notably in the third quarter, the Federal Statistical Office reported Friday. Industrial production grew 8.6 percent year-on-year in the third […]

FCN: Italy Industrial Orders Decline … RTT November 24, 2017 at 01:03PM

Italy Industrial Orders Decline In September Italy’s industrial orders decreased in September, after rebounding strongly in the previous month, figures from the statistical office Istat showed Friday. Industrial orders dropped a seasonally […]

FCN: UK mortgage approvals sink to 13-month low … RTRS – 2017 November 24, 2017 at 10:400AM

Read More…: EUROPEAN MIDDAY/US MORNING REPORT: FRIDAY – 24TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 November 24, 2017 at 11:30AM UK mortgage approvals sink to 13-month low, credit card borrowing sags LONDON, (Reuters) – […]

FCN: Sweden PPI Inflation At 1-Year Low … RTT – 2017 November 24, 2017 at 11:04AM

Read More…: EUROPEAN MIDDAY/US MORNING REPORT: FRIDAY – 24TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 November 24, 2017 at 11:30AM Sweden PPI Inflation At 1-Year Low Sweden’s producer price inflation eased in October to […]

FC: EUROPEAN MIDDAY/US MORNING REPORT: FRIDAY – 24TH – NOVEMBER – 2017 November 24, 2017 at 11:30AM