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The Latest Breaking News from Monetary Policy

Chalmers unveils new look Reserve Bank, with women in the majority on both its boards

A person with long experience in the financial services sector, Marnie Baker, and a distinguished academic economist, Renée Fry-McKibbin, have been appointed to serve on the Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy board:

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Jim Chalmers reveals two appointments to Reserve Bank’s new board tasked with setting interest rates

Renée Fry-McKibbin and Marnie Baker will sit on the RBA’s new board, which follows the government’s reform of the central bank

The Guardian - AU

FOMC, GDP and Other Can't Miss Items This Week

The market continues to navigate the final trading weeks of 2024, with investors closely watching economic indicators and the Fed's potential signals about monetary policy.

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Inside the FOMC: Boston Fed President Susan Collins on changing her mind, teamwork, and the alchemy behind the base rate

"It's important for people to understand the role of the FOMC or monetary policy at the Federal Reserve because of the importance of price stability and maximum employment for people's everyday lives," Collins told Fortune.

Fortune

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy

The Independent UK

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PPI Data and ECB Decision in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.15%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.23% this morning as Treasury yields marched higher, while investors awaited crucial U.S. producer inflation data as well as the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision.

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Stocks Fall Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PPI Data and ECB Decision in Focus

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Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as RBI Governor for 3 years

Sanjay Malhotra, in his new role, will oversee the bank's several functions, including monetary policy and ensuring economic stability in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Stock Index Futures Muted as Cautious Mood Prevails Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.03%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.04% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session lower as investors grew more cautious ahead of Wednesday’s release of a key U.S. inflation report.

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Stock Index Futures Muted as Rally Stalls Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

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Hong Kong, Shanghai Rally On China Optimism As Seoul Rebounds

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China pledged to adopt a looser monetary policy to revive the stuttering economy, while Seoul rebounded after days of losses fuelled by the brief declaration of martial law by South Korea's president.

International Business Times

Seoul Stocks Dive On South Korea Woes As Asian Markets Struggle

The retreat came on a tough day for Asian markets despite another record on Wall Street, though Hong Kong bounced in the afternoon after China said it would adopt a looser approach to monetary policy.

Latin Times

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.10%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.14% this morning as investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data later in the week, which will be scrutinized by Federal Reserve officials before their final meeting this year.

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Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy

China's top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy

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International Business Times

China's Leaders Vow More 'Relaxed' Monetary Policy In 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year.

Benzinga

Fed's Kugler Sees Inflation Progress But Warns: 'Policy Is Not On A Preset Course'

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler addresses inflation and labor market concerns, highlighting productivity gains and flexibility in monetary policy.

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UBS Forecasts S&P 500 To Hit 6,600 In 2025, Citing Support From 'Over-Easy Global Central Bank Policy'

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The Reserve Bank will now have a separate board just to set interest rates. Here’s why that’s significant

On Thursday night, after a whirlwind day in Canberra, the Senate finally passed the federal government’s long-delayed amendments to the Reserve Bank Act.

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Reserve Bank dual boards finally get green light

Long-stalled Reserve Bank reforms have finally got the go-ahead, allowing the formation of separate monetary policy and governance boards.

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Will U.S. Bonds Keep Falling?

The U.S. Fed has cut the short-term Fed Funds Rate by 75 basis points since September 2024 and has told markets that more monetary policy easing is on the horizon. Meanwhile, longer-term rates continue to ignore the short-term rates as they climb to higher levels.

Evening Standard

Bank of England must be ‘vigilant’ to signs of slowdown, says deputy governor

Clare Lombardelli said some recent UK economic data showed possible signs of weaker growth.

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Stocks Rise Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus, Nvidia Slips on Disappointing Forecast

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.20%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.09% this morning as investors looked ahead to a raft of U.S. economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on monetary policy.

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Stocks Muted Before the Open With U.S. Economic Data in Focus, Nvidia Slips on Disappointing Forecast

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.04%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.09% this morning as investors looked ahead to a raft of U.S. economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on monetary policy.

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Federal Reserve To Cut Interest Rates Slowly And Deliberately

Federal Reserve Chair Powell's cautious approach to interest rate cuts and inflation monitoring for future monetary policy decisions.

Evening Standard

Bank of England policymaker pledges to ‘move big’ when ready to cut rates

Catherine Mann, an economist and member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, has not yet opted to reduce rates.

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