Economy news

• Brussels delays signing of EU-Mercosur trade deal until January

  18-12-2025 23:48
  Move comes after Italian premier Giorgia Meloni pleads for more time from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
  
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• FirstFT: US approves $11bn arms package for Taiwan

  18-12-2025 22:36
  Also in today’s newsletter: Australia unveils new hate speech legislation, and economists warn of flaws in US inflation report
  
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• Three numbers that matter

  18-12-2025 22:00
  What can we learn from new figures about jobs, inflation and leverage?
  
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• Will 'Santa rate cut' have enough festive spirit to boost the economy?

  18-12-2025 19:15 via bbc.com
  The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.
  
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• Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?

  18-12-2025 19:15 via bbc.com
  The Bank of England is hoping the interest rate cut will inject some much-needed momentum into the economy.
  
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• Economists warn of flaws in US inflation report

  18-12-2025 17:32
  Concerns that November figures showing fall to 2.7% distorted by missing data after shutdown
  
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• Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'

  18-12-2025 17:05 via bbc.com
  The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.
  
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• Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November

  18-12-2025 16:19 via bbc.com
  Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI).
  
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• Drop in CPI reduces Fed dilemma on rates

  18-12-2025 15:56
  Weaker than expected inflation pushes up odds of further Fed easing
  
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• Why are UK prices still rising?

  18-12-2025 15:23 via bbc.com
  UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
  
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• ECB holds rates at 2% with broadly neutral guidance

  18-12-2025 14:42
  New forecasts show that policymakers expect firmer growth and inflation at target in the medium term
  
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• US inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.7%

  18-12-2025 14:31
  Data will fuel boost calls for Fed to keep cutting rates
  
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• BoE cuts rates with relatively dovish guidance

  18-12-2025 13:45
  Tight vote disguises a consensus in favour of further monetary easing in 2026
  
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• How will the interest rate cut affect my mortgage and savings?

  18-12-2025 13:14 via bbc.com
  The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
  
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• BoE cuts rates by quarter point to 3.75%

  18-12-2025 13:00
  Central bank responds to signs of slowing economy
  
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• Trump announces 'warrior dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

  18-12-2025 12:25 via bbc.com
  In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
  
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• FirstFT: US offers Taiwan $11bn of military support

  18-12-2025 12:09
  Also in today’s newsletter: Trump’s address to the nation and Lula threatens to sink Mercosur trade deal
  
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• The EU’s economic security blanket is patchy and thin

  18-12-2025 12:00
  Its disjointed response to electric vehicles shows it cannot co-ordinate
  
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• Zelenskyy to confront De Wever in stand-off over Russian assets loan

  18-12-2025 07:00
  Also in this newsletter: Mercosur’s last chance
  
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• FirstFT: BP replaces chief executive

  18-12-2025 06:30
  Also in today’s newsletter: Oracle’s data centre setback triggers sell-off and a plan that could save UBS billions
  
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• Canada defends US exemption from global minimum tax deal

  18-12-2025 06:00
  Carve-out for big American companies was agreed when Ottawa held G7 presidency
  
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