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Japanese Government Bonds Extend Slump After BOJ Rate Hike
Japanese government bonds fell on Monday, extending their declines after the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 30 years.
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UK economy entering 2026 amid sharp private sector downturn, says CBI
Business lobby survey finds firms ‘put brakes on key spending decisions’ before autumn budgetHeather Stewart: Four reasons to be cheerful about UK plc in 2026Wes Streeting urges closer EU trading ties to grow economyUK failure to seal EU tax exemption hands firms pile of paperworkBusiness leaders h…
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Hawkish Fed overtones not expected to last long into 2026
Read the December forecast from the FT’s Monetary Policy Radar team
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China Consumer Shares Hit Record Losing Streak on Weak Demand
Chinese consumer stocks are headed for their longest-ever stretch of annual underperformance, and analysts expect the trajectory to continue amid a sluggish economy and policy uncertainty.
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Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
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Yuan Strength Beyond 7 Level Will Be Brief, Top Forecaster Says
Any yuan appreciation beyond the key 7 per dollar level will likely be short-lived, partly due to pressure on Chinese manufacturers and sluggish foreign investment inflows, a top currency forecaster said.
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US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs
Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms…
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The so-called ‘great debasement trade’ is back on as gold sets fresh record, says this strategist
A rise in geopolitical tensions and the search for inflation hedges are fuelling the surge in precious metal prices
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Apollo cuts risk and stockpiles cash in preparation for market turmoil
Marc Rowan tells investors firm is positioning itself for when ‘something bad happens’
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Silver Hits Record High on Rate-Cut Bets and Geopolitical Strife
Silver rose to a record and gold edged higher on heightened geopolitical tensions and expectations for more Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.
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How Many Toys Will Parents Buy for Their Kids This Christmas?
Ynon Kreiz, the chief executive of Mattel, believes consumers squeezed by tariffs and inflation will cut back on other things before they skimp on Barbies and Hot Wheels.
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Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets
Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions, and strong investment …
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Rich Families Face Tax Audits as Indonesia Races to Plug Deficit
Indonesia is seeking to plug an unusually deep revenue shortfall before year-end by scrutinizing wealthy individuals and big businesses for extra tax payments.
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Trump likely to propose tariff check legislation in new year: Hassett
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump will likely back legislation to send $2,000 tariff rebate checks to Americans in the new year. “I would expect that in the new year, the president will bring forth a proposal to Congress to make that happen,” Hassett t…
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Hassett: US ‘going to see the biggest tax refund season of all time’ in 2026
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the United States is “going to see the biggest tax refund season of all time” in 2026. “There's so much good news in the new year, because you're going to see the biggest tax refund season of all time. The big, beautiful b…
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Fed’s Hammack Says Pause in Rate Cuts Is Her Base Case for Now
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said monetary policy is in a good place to pause and assess the effects of 75 basis points of rate cuts in the economy during the first quarter.
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3 changes may impact retirement in 2026: What to know
Those planning to retire, or who have already retired, can expect to see some notable changes in the new year.
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Incoming voter on interest rate policy, Cleveland Fed's Hammack says no more cuts
"My base case is that we can stay here for some period of time," Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told the WSJ.
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How Much More Can the U.S. Travel Industry Take?
Politics and border hassles have chased away foreign visitors, costing businesses billions. Some fear next year’s World Cup won’t be enough to bring tourists back.
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