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Navigating Through Economic Dilemmas: Rising Exchange Rates and Robust U.S. Employment Figures Challenge Rate Cut Expectations

The Bank of Korea faces a challenging decision on its base rate amidst rising exchange rates and strong U.S. employment data, sparking intense debate within the securities industry...

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Japan's Trade Surplus Bounces Back to ¥97.9B in November After October Deficit

Japan's trade balance saw a significant improvement in November, with a surplus of ¥97.9 billion, reversing the previous month's deficit. Exports increased by 2.8%, while imports f...

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France's Economic Outlook: ECB's Villeroy Asserts No Recession in Sight

ECB's Francois Villeroy de Galhau reassures that France is not heading towards a recession despite economic slowdown. With predictions of growth acceleration in 2026 and 2027 and s...

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NY Fed Survey: Inflation Expectations Rise to 3% in Medium-Term Outlook

The NY Fed's latest survey shows a rise in medium-term inflation expectations to 3%, with a slight increase in household spending growth expectations to 4.8%. Consumer perceptions ...

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Vietnam's Rice Export Prices Hit a 4-Year Low Amid Global Market Shifts

Vietnam's rice export prices have fallen to a four-year low, influenced by global market shifts and competitive pressures from India. Farmers and exporters face challenges as price...

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ECB's Vujcic Advocates for Gradual Rate Adjustments Over Sudden Cuts

Boris Vujcic of the ECB and HNB discusses the preference for gradual rate adjustments over sudden cuts, citing high inflation, wage growth, and geopolitical risks as key considerat...

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Saudi Arabia Unveils Bold Uranium Enrichment Strategy for Nuclear Energy

Saudi Arabia announces plans to enrich uranium for nuclear energy, aiming to produce and sell the mineral. The kingdom's energy minister revealed the strategy, highlighting its pot...

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ECB's Olli Rehn Predicts End of Restrictive Monetary Policy by Midsummer Amid Positive Inflation Trends

Olli Rehn, ECB Governing Council member, forecasts an end to restrictive monetary policy by midsummer, citing positive inflation trends. He also warns of geopolitical risks and the...