Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Shows Moderate September Trend
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation held below 3% in September, and indicated a moderate month-over-month increase in prices unlikely to block consideration of an interest-rate cut at the central bank's meeting next week.
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Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in December
Monthly index of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan rose slightly versus November, but remained much lower than where it began the year.
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Eurozone Economy Posts Stronger Growth on Investment Rebound
The economy grew at a faster pace than estimated in the three months through September, aided by a pickup in investment.
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German Factory Orders Rise Further
The pickup was driven by an uptick in domestic demand and signals continued resilience in the sector amid trade uncertainty.
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India Central Bank Delivers Rate Cut to Boost Economy
The move snapped a two-meeting run of pauses as cooling inflation creates room to lend the economy more support against tariff risks.
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Copper Hits Fresh Record on Fears of Global Supply Squeeze
Prices climbed to a new record as traders in the U.S. stockpile the metal on supply fears and optimism around a possible rate cut next week.
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U.S. Stock Indexes Higher on Data, Merger News
Stocks inched higher, led by the Nasdaq composite. The Russell 2000 wavered after the index of smaller companies closed Thursday at a record high.
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Two Types of Shoppers Are Powering Holiday Spending: The Wealthy and Deal-Hunters
People are spending vigorously for the season, but some are making trade-offs to buy gifts and other holiday splurges.
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World Food Prices Fall for Third Straight Month
Food prices fell in November driven by lower prices for all major staple foods except cereals, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said.
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The New Private-Equity Billionaires Who Are Taking Over Wall Street
Meet the new rich. They're not the same as the old rich.
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A Murky Labor Market Is Coming Into Focus. The Fed Will Have to Act.
The risks to the labor market probably remain strong enough to compel the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates again at the upcoming Dec. 9-10 policy meeting.
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Winners and Losers in a Fannie, Freddie IPO
How parties including John Paulson, Bill Ackman and the Treasury fare depends on how a potential offering is structured.
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What oil traders say matters most if the U.S. pushes for regime change in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has blamed drug trafficking for the deadly U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and his threats to force the resignation of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, but crude oil is almost certainly playing a part too.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
December 05, 2025 11:00 ET (16:00 GMT)
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