UK Raises Agricultural Tax Exemption Threshold to Calm Farming Sector Unrest
UK raises agricultural inheritance tax exemption to £2.5m, easing farmer unrest and reducing tax burden on family farms after recent protests.
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Divergent Price Pressures in Canada: Raw Materials Slow While Producer Prices Continue to Rise
Canada's raw material prices slowed in Nov 2025, but producer prices kept rising, led by energy, metals, and food. Pricing disparities persist.
UK Economy Grows 0.1% in Q3 2025 Supported by Corporate Investment
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in Q3 2025, with corporate investments rising by 1.5% despite challenges in various sectors. This reflects a stark contrast between investment spending and weak performance in some production areas.
Core Inflation in the U.S. Hits Lowest Level Since March 2021
Core inflation in the U.S. fell to 2.6% in Nov 2025, lowest since Mar 2021, below expectations; housing costs rose by 3%.
US Inflation Drops to 2.7%, Lowest Since July
US inflation fell to 2.7% in December 2025, lowest since July, easing pressure for potential Fed rate cuts despite rising energy costs.
Federal Reserve Member Supports Gradual Rate Cuts, Emphasizes No Rush
Fed's Waller supports gradual rate cuts, emphasizing no rush to act, with policy still above neutral level, allowing for calm adjustments.
Federal Reserve Divisions Pose Challenges for Rate Policy
Increasing divisions within the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate cuts threaten to complicate decision-making in 2026.
Hong Kong Stocks Rise 0.8% on Rate Cuts and Sentiment Boos
Hong Kong stocks rose 0.8% supported by interest rate cuts and improved sentiment, while caution prevailed ahead of Chinese credit data.
Hong Kong Lowers Base Interest Rate to 4.0%
Hong Kong cuts base interest rate to 4.0% following U.S. Fed's move, marking the lowest since Oct 2022 amid economic growth.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points and Expects Only One Cut in 2026
Fed cuts rates by 25bps, expects one more cut in 2026. Inflation down, growth up. Committee shows disagreement on pace of cuts.
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