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Traders brace for least predictable Fed meeting in years

RPT-ANALYSIS-Traders brace for least predictable Fed meeting in years Repeats with no changes in text Fed funds futures show 61% chance of 50-bps rate cut US dollar/yen pair highly sensitive to rate decision S&P 500's recent rally leaves stocks vulnerable to smaller cut Fed policy statement, projections due at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Traders in global financial markets are facing extraordinary uncertainty as they await the U.S.
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Flirting with records as Fed rates finally fade

MORNING BID AMERICAS-Flirting with records as Fed rates finally fade A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan There's little left to say about the dominant event of the day - other than how to game markets' reaction to the size of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut later and what Fed policymakers project over the horizon.
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Joe Biden’s climate law is too valuable to repeal

BREAKINGVIEWS-Joe Biden’s climate law is too valuable to repeal The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Rare is the politician who turns down an invitation to a ribbon-cutting ceremony, especially one that comes with the promise of hundreds of manufacturing jobs.
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Traders brace for least predictable Fed meeting in years

RPT-ANALYSIS-Traders brace for least predictable Fed meeting in years Repeats with no changes in text Fed funds futures show 61% chance of 50-bps rate cut US dollar/yen pair highly sensitive to rate decision S&P 500's recent rally leaves stocks vulnerable to smaller cut Fed policy statement, projections due at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Traders in global financial markets are facing extraordinary uncertainty as they await the U.S.
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Federal Reserve Events

DIARY-Federal Reserve Events ***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2024 September 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT) November 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT) December 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT) 2025

BoE quantitative tightening goal entangled in 'fiscal jiggery-pokery': Mike Dolan

RPT-COLUMN-BoE quantitative tightening goal entangled in 'fiscal jiggery-pokery': Mike Dolan Repeats earlier column with no changes to text By Mike Dolan LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England may sit out this month's interest rate cutting bonanza, but Thursday's meeting will still be meaningful, as it will throw a spotlight on the BoE's delicate dance with the UK Treasury.

FX hold firm with eyes on Fed

CEE MARKETS-FX hold firm with eyes on Fed PRAGUE, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies held firm on Wednesday, as along with other global markets, they weighed the odds of a super-sized U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut later in the day. A weaker dollar against the euro, central Europe's reference currency, gave support to the region's currencies, as markets waited to see if the Fed would kick off its easing cycle with a cut of 50 basis points.
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India's cabinet accepts recommendation to hold simultaneous national, state elections

India's cabinet accepts recommendation to hold simultaneous national, state elections NEW DELHI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - India's cabinet has accepted a recommendation to hold simultaneous elections to state assemblies and the national parliament, the information minister said on Wednesday, a move pushed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve governance.

Campari can win back drinkers with marketing binge

BREAKINGVIEWS-Campari can win back drinkers with marketing binge The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own. By Aimee Donnellan LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The $10 bln Aperol maker’s shares fell after the abrupt departure of CEO Matteo Fantacchiotti. He had a gloomy outlook because consumers aren’t splurging on pricey spirits.
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Danske's France settlement ends final probe over suspected money laundering

UPDATE 1-Danske's France settlement ends final probe over suspected money laundering Adds detail COPENHAGEN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Danske Bank DANSKE.CO has reached a settlement with French authorities to end the final in a series of probes in multiple countries over suspected money laundering at its former branch in Estonia, the Danish bank said on Wednesday.

Front-quarter prices edge down on wet weather view

NORDIC POWER-Front-quarter prices edge down on wet weather view Sept 18 (Reuters) - Nordic front-quarter power prices edged lower on Wednesday from a one-week peak hit in the last session, pressured by forecasts for wetter weather and lower energy rates across Europe. * Nordic front-quarter power contract ENOFBLQc1 fell 0.59 euros to 37.41 euros per megawatt hour (MWh)at 0922 GMT.

What next after the first Fed cut?

CORRECTED-LIVE MARKETS-What next after the first Fed cut? Corrects para 1 to first Fed cut in over four years, from two years STOXX 600 down 0.4% Novo slips on Ozempic price cut concerns Fed squarely in focus Wall St futures steady Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com WHAT NEXT AFTER THE FIRST FED CUT?
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Kremlin warns Lebanon pager attack is a possible trigger for wider M. East conflict

UPDATE 1-Kremlin warns Lebanon pager attack is a possible trigger for wider M. East conflict Adds Kremlin quotes, Russian foreign ministry MOSCOW, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin warned on Wednesday that an attack on Lebanese group Hezbollah and others using exploding pagers could become a trigger for a wider regional conflict and called for its perpetrators to be identified in an investigation.

Commerzbank readies talks with UniCredit, seeking to stay independent

EXCLUSIVE-Commerzbank readies talks with UniCredit, seeking to stay independent UniCredit snapped up stake, eyes takeover CFO will lead talks with suitor UniCredit, sources say Commerzbank remains sceptical of any tie-up Adds detail on CEO paragraph 6, background from paragraph 8-16 By John O'Donnell and Tom Sims FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Commerzbank CBKG.DE is poised to put CFO Bettina Orlopp in charge of talks with UniCredit CRDI.MI when the German bank's supervisory board meets next week
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Turkish overnight rates drop, eyes on central bank meeting

Turkish overnight rates drop, eyes on central bank meeting ISTANBUL, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Turkish overnight interest rates have fallen to some 47.4% from 53% in the last 10 days due to excess liquidity after a sharp rise in central bank forex reserves, ahead of Thursday's central bank policy meeting. Turkey's central bank is expected to hold its policy rate steady at 50% and keep it there until at least November before cutting, according to a Reuters poll.

FOREIGN HOLDINGS OF YUAN BONDS TRADED ON CHINA'S INTERBANK MARKET STAND AT 4.52 TRLN PBOC SHANGHAI HEAD OFFICE

Foreign holdings in China onshore bonds increases for 12th month SHANGHAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings in China's onshore yuan bonds increased for the 12th consecutive month in August, official data showed on Wednesday. Foreign institutions held 4.52 trillion yuan ($637.91 billion) worth of bonds traded on China's interbank market at the end of August, the central bank's Shanghai head office said, up from 4.46 trillion yuan a month earlier.

FranceAgriMer slashes 2024/25 non-EU soft wheat export forecast

FranceAgriMer slashes 2024/25 non-EU soft wheat export forecast PARIS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday sharply lowered its forecast of French soft wheat exports outside the European Union in 2024/25 to 4.0 million metric tons from an initial projection of 7.5 million in July, now 61 % below last season's level. In a supply and demand outlook, the office also lowered its forecast for French soft wheat shipments within the EU this season, to 6.0 million tons from 6.5 mil

French auto supplier association warns sector risks losing half its jobs

French auto supplier association warns sector risks losing half its jobs PARIS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The head of French auto supplier association Fiev warned on Wednesday that the sector was at risk of losing half of its jobs in the coming years, citing falling car sales volumes, a slowdown in the electric vehicle market and competition from China. "Given the activity (...) losing once more half of the jobs, unfortunately, would not seem exaggerated over the next five years, it could happen very,

Middle East Crude-Dubai, Oman strengthen; Chinese refiners snap up Upper Zakum cargoes

Middle East Crude-Dubai, Oman strengthen; Chinese refiners snap up Upper Zakum cargoes SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Spot premiums for Middle East crude benchmarks Oman and Dubai strengthened on Wednesday after Chinese refiners snapped up several Upper Zakum crude cargoes on top of robust demand from Mitsui. Unipec has bought at least four November-loading Upper Zakum crude cargoes at a premium of just above $2 a barrel to Dubai quotes, traders said.

Chinese Shipyard Opts Again For Wärtsilä Cargo Handling And Fuel Gas Supply Systems

BRIEF-Chinese Shipyard Opts Again For Wärtsilä Cargo Handling And Fuel Gas Supply Systems Sept 18 (Reuters) - Wartsila Oyj Abp WRT1V.HE : CHINESE SHIPYARD OPTS AGAIN FOR WÄRTSILÄ CARGO HANDLING AND FUEL GAS SUPPLY SYSTEMS Further company coverage: WRT1V.HE (Gdansk Newsroom)
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GS initiates European insurers on policy rate easing, retail P&C, mix improvement

BUZZ-GS initiates European insurers on policy rate easing, retail P&C, mix improvement ** Goldman Sachs initiates coverage of European multi-line insurers, as it sees positive trend of diversification and downside protection multi-lines can provide ** Says key sub-sector themes are an impact of central bank policy easing, earnings volatility and re
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