Headline SMEI edged down 0.3pts to 50.4 in November; credit conditions continued to improve.

Anyone who thought that the significant downward surprise in September's UK inflation figures would be repeated seamlessly in October was disappointed yesterday.

European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said on Thursday that “trade tariffs are likely to provoke a response.

France Business Climate in Manufacturing above expectations (95) in November: Actual (97)

United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing: £17.354B (October) vs £16.613B

United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing: £17.4B (October) vs £16.613B

Turkey Consumer Confidence down to 79.8 in November from previous 80.6

United Kingdom Public Sector Net Borrowing dipped from previous £16.613B to £-17.4B in October

Sweden Capacity Utilization dipped from previous 0.6% to -0.9% in 3Q

In a Barron’s interview published on Thursday, New York Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) President John Williams said that he “sees inflation cooling and interest rates falling further.” He further noted that “2% is the rate that can best balance the central bank’s employment and price stability goals.” .

More comments flowing in from Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda, as he now speaks on the monetary policy and the exchange rate value.

Speaking at a conference in Tokyo on Thursday, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said that “the balance of risks on growth and inflation is shifting to the downside.” Additional comments Victory against inflation is in sight in Europe.

Netherlands, The Consumer Confidence Adj down to -25 in November from previous -22

Netherlands, The Unemployment Rate s.a (3M) unchanged at 3.7% in October

Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda doesn’t touch upon monetary policy and economic outlook during his scheduled appearance on Thursday.

Four Chinese government advisers advocated for a 2025 growth target of around 5%, similar to this year, Reuters reported on Thursday.

The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said on Wednesday that the Eurozone is on the cusp of sustainably reaching 2% inflation, putting the onus on officials to avoid undershooting that goal, per Bloomberg.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Wednesday that more interest-rate cuts are needed, but policymakers should proceed carefully to avoid moving too quickly or too slowly, per Bloomberg.

Japan Foreign Investment in Japan Stocks fell from previous ¥513.9B to ¥127.6B in November 15

Argentina Trade Balance (MoM) came in at $981M below forecasts ($1137M) in October

United States 20-Year Bond Auction climbed from previous 4.59% to 4.68%

Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Michelle Bowman hit newswires on Wednesday, cautioning that it appears the Fed's progress on taming inflation may have hit a snag.

Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden spoke late in the London market session on Wednesday, highlighting the BoE dove's stance on rate cuts versus the UK's current inflation outlook.

Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Lisa Cook noted on Wednesday that while she views the overall economic outlook within the US as fairly balanced, the Fed might get forced into a pause on rate cuts if inflation progress slows down while employment remains solid.

Michael Saylor accepted to present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board ahead of a December 10 shareholder vote on assessing Bitcoin investments.

United States MBA Mortgage Applications climbed from previous 0.5% to 1.7% in November 15

South Africa Retail Sales (YoY) dipped from previous 3.2% to 0.9% in September

Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell said in prepared remarks delivered at a Dallas event on November 14 that they don't need to be in a hurry to lower interest rates, citing ongoing economic growth, a solid job market and inflation that remains above the 2% target.

In its semi-annual Financial Stability Review published on Wednesday, the European Central Bank (ECB) warned that “economic growth remains fragile.” Additional takeaways Concerns about the global trade outlook add to geopolitical and policy uncertainty.

United Kingdom DCLG House Price Index (YoY) meets expectations (2.9%) in September