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.
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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.
Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rates This Week... But It May Be the Last for the Medium Term
The Fed is set for a third rate cut, but divisions may halt future cuts due to inflation concerns, impacting markets and borrowing costs.
Inflation in China Rises to Highest Level in 21 Months Supported by Improved Food Prices
Inflation in China increased to 0.7% in November 2025, supported by rising food prices after a period of deflationary pressures.
Canada Needs IPOs to Reverse Shrinking Number of Stocks
Canada's stock exchanges face a decline in listed firms, needing more IPOs to reverse a 45% drop since 2008 despite strong index gains.
Governor of the Central Bank of Finland: Inflation Risks in the Eurozone Tilt Towards Decline
Olli Rehn sees Eurozone inflation risks declining, citing low energy prices and a stronger euro, with rates expected at 2.3% by Nov 2025.
Canadian Dollar Forecasts Become Less Optimistic as Trade Deal Remains Elusive
Canadian dollar forecasts weaken as U.S. trade deal stalls, prompting likely rate cuts by Bank of Canada; modest gains expected next year.
Egypt's Economic Landscape: Inflation Rises as IMF Reviews Progress
Egypt's inflation hit 12.5% in October 2025 amid reforms and IMF reviews, with currency pressures and rising costs impacting growth.
White House Economic Adviser Boosts Confidence in Early Trump Fed Chair Pick
White House adviser Kevin Hassett expresses optimism for Trump's Fed chair pick, citing market readiness and potential economic stability.
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