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US open: Stocks rise, Netflix offsets losses from JP Morgan and Wells Fargo
Trading on Wall Street has gotten off to a positive start following the release of data that some analysts say shows scant pipeline price pressures building in the economy.
Core US factory gate prices drop by surprise in December
Factory gate prices in the States were dragged down by more-than-expected last month as energy cost pressures receded.
Euro area industrial production falls short in November, risks seen
Euro area industrial production shrank more quickly than expected in November, amid sharp declines in the output of capital and durable consumer goods.
US CPI slips in December on energy price drop, core inflation 'solid'
US consumer prices fell back just as expected last month amid a sharp drop in energy costs but, according to analysts, amid broad-based inflationary pressures at the core level.
Europe midday: Investors mull recession risks in Germany and Italy
Stocks on the Continent are trading slightly lower, with gains for the single currency acting as a drag even as analysts mull the risk of technical recessions in Germany and Italy at the end of 2018.
Fed's Clarida sounds very dovish note on policy outlook
The US central bank's second-in-charge sounded quite a 'dovish' note on Thursday evening, making the case for the central bank to offset slower growth overseas and "materially" tighter financial conditions if they are sustained.
FX round-up: Pound mixed, US dollar stages small bounce
Sterling was mixed on Thursday, slipping against the US dollar but edging higher versus the European single currency.
Bonds: Investors mulling possible Norway-plus Brexit, keeping close eye on Fedspeak
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Fed's Barkin sees 'somewhat slower' growth, argues against 'short-termism'
A top US central bank official forecast slower growth in 2019 versus the prior year in a speech delivered on Thursday, underlining some of the caution evident in recent policy remarks from his peers.
China December CPI and factory gate prices undershoot forecasts
The cost of living in the People's Republic of China fell more quickly than anticipated last month as energy prices fell back, alongside a more broad-based drop in factory gate inflation which analysts said was "consistent" with other evidence of softer demand.
Fed's Rosengren argues for pause, suspects financial markets 'unduly pessimistic'
One of the US central bank's heretofore more 'hawkish' policymakers argued the case for patience before deciding on the next move in monetary policy, even broaching the possibility that no further tightening might be needed.
Trump and top Democrats trade blows over US government shutdown
US President Donald Trump used his first televised address to the American people to blame Democrats for the continuing government shutdown, now the second longest in history.
Fed's Bostic sees 'mixed signals', mentions possible cut in rates
The head of the Federal Reserve bank of Atlanta sounded a confident note on the economy, albeit one tinged with caution.
Fed toying with recession, rate cut could happen, Bullard says
One of the US central bank's most 'dovish' rate-setters argued against further monetary policy tightening, warning that it was toying with possibly pushing the economy into recession.
Fed's Evans calls for pause, but sees three more interest rate hikes
A top US central bank official sounded a relative 'hawkish' stance on Wednesday when compared with recent more 'dovish' remarks from several of his peers, even as he appeared to call time on the Federal Reserve's rate hiking campaign.
World Bank warns of global economic slowdown risks in 2019
The World Bank revealed on Wednesday that the global economy is expected to slow to 2. 9% in 2019 compared with 3% in 2018 as advanced economy central banks continue withdrawing policy accommodation even as trade disputes risk escalation.
US-China trade talks went 'just fine', statement expected soon
The US and China successfully wrapped-up their first round of trade talks on Wednesday.
Fed's Mester calls time on interest rate hikes
One of the most 'hawkish' rate-setters at the US central bank called 'time' on the Federal Reserve's campaign of interest rate hikes.
US manufacturing PMI falls most since 2008 on China concerns, ISM says
A key gauge of factory sector conditions in the United States hit an over two-year low in December amid uncertainty over the tariff war with China.
Federal Reserve's Kaplan calls for pause in US rate hikes
A top US central bank official called on Thursday for rate-setters to pause in their interest rate hiking campaign until the uncertainties looming over financial markets were resolved.