Latest Finance-Economy News
Fed Ends Quantitative Tightening
The Federal Reserve officially ends QT on December 1, 2025, freezing its balance sheet at $6.57 trillion and halting further shrinkage, marking a major shift in liquidity provision . This move could inject up to $95 billion monthly into markets, supporting crypto and broader asset prices
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Fed May Cut Rates Amid Data Gaps
With a recent government shutdown erasing key CPI and jobs data, the Fed faces unusual uncertainty ahead of its December 10 meeting, but rate cuts remain likely . Inflation is at 3%, above the 2% target, and unemployment risks are rising
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Nomura Completes Macquarie Asset Management Acquisition
Nomura has finalized its $1.8 billion acquisition of Macquarie’s U.S. and European public asset management business, adding $166 billion in client assets . The deal strengthens Nomura’s global platform and includes a strategic partnership for product distribution
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Standing Repo Facility Becomes Permanent
The Fed’s Standing Repo Facility, once an emergency tool, now operates as a daily liquidity provider, embedding the Fed in Treasury market operations . This structural change supports rapid monetization of Treasury collateral
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Crypto Markets Brace for Supercycle
Analysts see parallels with 2019, when QT pause led to a crypto rally; with liquidity returning and rates cut, Bitcoin and altcoins may surge . Gold’s all-time highs add further bullish correlation
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U.S. ISM and ADP Data in Focus
Markets await U.S. ISM manufacturing and services surveys, plus ADP private payrolls, for clues on Fed rate cuts and economic health . These reports are critical amid sparse official data post-shutdown
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Eurozone Inflation Data Awaited
Flash inflation estimates for the eurozone are closely watched, with markets almost ruling out further ECB rate cuts in December . Final Q3 GDP and employment data also due
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Canada Holds Rates, Eyes Data
Canadian money markets expect the Bank of Canada to hold rates at 2.25% on December 10, following solid GDP and labor data . The central bank remains cautious amid global uncertainty
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India May Deliver Final Rate Cut
India’s central bank is expected to cut rates by 25 bps on December 5, supported by record-low inflation and growth concerns . The RBI has policy space to ease further if needed
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U.K. Budget Relief Boosts Investor Sentiment
Recent U.K. budget announcements have provided a fiscal buffer, easing investor concerns and supporting market stability . Attention now turns to upcoming economic data releases
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