Inflation undershoots as price pressures ease UK inflation delivered a welcome surprise, falling to 3.2% in November from 3.6% the previous month. The reading came in below consensus expectations, marking the latest evidence that the inflationary spike has passed its peak. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation slowed to 4.2%, nearly a full percentage point below
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2025.12.17 2025.12.17 Brent Drifts Lower Amid Oversupply And Peace Talk Hopes. Forecast as of 17.12.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ According to Donald Trump, the end of the Ukraine conflict has never been closer than it is now. Following this statement, the oil market declined sharply. The recovery of oil production may trigger a decline in prices. Let’s
European stock markets rose on Wednesday, recovering from a drop the day before. The FTSE 100 index went up slightly, but the UK market performed especially well, rising 0.8% after a surprise drop in inflation made investors hopeful for an interest rate cut soon. Banks were the top performers, reaching their highest value levels since
Eurostoxx +0.2% Germany DAX +0.2% France CAC 40 +0.1% UK FTSE +0.8% Spain IBEX +0.4% Italy FTSE MIB +0.4% The overall market mood is a calmer one with US futures also holding slightly higher on the day thus far. S&P 500 futures are up 0.1% as investors are resting on a steadier tone after the
South Africa’s composite leading index improved in October after a slight fall in the previous month, survey data from the South African Reserve Bank showed on Wednesday. The composite leading index rose 0.4 percent month-on-month to 116.7 in October from 116.3 in September. Compared to a year ago, the index climbed 2.2 percent, though slower
Sterling weakened further today after UK inflation data surprised further to the downside, reinforcing expectations that price pressures are easing faster than previously thought. The softer CPI print extended losses in Sterling following a weak run of domestic data this week. After inflation peaked at a lower-than-expected 3.8% earlier in the year, disinflation trend now
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday emphasized the need for proactive fiscal policy to strengthen Japan’s capabilities, rather than excessive fiscal tightening. Key quotes What’s necessary for Japan now is to strengthen its capacity with proactive fiscal policy, not excessive fiscal tightening. We will achieve sustainable fiscal policy, social welfare system by reflating economy, improving
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Today’s Japanese trade and investment data are reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan is poised to deliver a 25 basis point rate hike this week, as signs of economic recovery continue to build following last quarter’s contraction. Japan’s exports rose for a third consecutive month in November, climbing 6.1% year on year and comfortably
On Wednesday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.0573 compared to the previous day’s fix of 7.0602. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability, and promote economic growth.
2025.12.16 2025.12.17 Weekly Economic Calendar for 22.12.2025–28.12.2025 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Investors look ahead to the last full trading week of the month and year. Christians in Catholic countries will celebrate Christmas on the night of December 24–25. Friday is Boxing Day in Catholic countries in Europe, several countries in the Americas, and the British Commonwealth. Meanwhile,
Japan posted a merchandise trade surplus of 322.2 billion yen in November, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. That beat forecasts for a surplus of 71.2 billion yen following the 226.1 billion yen shortfall in October. Exports were up 6.1 percent on year at 9.714trillion yen, topping forecasts for 4.8 percent and up from
The data from a private telegram channel. It seems many of the oil folks have shut up shop for the holidays, hence the delay in getting this data to you. — This data point is from a privately-conducted survey by the American Petroleum Institute (API). It’s a survey of oil storage facilities and companies The
New Zealand posted a seasonally adjusted current account deficit of NZ$3.8 billion in the third quarter of 2025, Statistics New Zealand said on Wednesday – NZ$153 million wider than in Q2. The current account deficit for the year ended September 2025 narrowed to NZ$15.4 billion (3.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP)) compared with a
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On Tuesday, the Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic released a blog post called FOMC’s credibility on inflation could be at stake, at the Atlanta Fed website. Atlanta Fed President sees persistent price pressures, favors steady policy Bostic noted that the jobs report was a mixed picture and that it did not change the outlook and
