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Asian stocks pause as Fed warns of exuberance

Global stocks eye 1% weekly loss, US yield curve points to recession

European stocks up 0.45%, US S&P futures flat Most inverted U.S. yield curve since 1981 Brent at 4-week low LONDON/SYDNEY, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Global stocks were heading for a 1% loss for the week on Friday, drifting off recent two-month highs after U.S. Federal Reserve officials fired fresh warning shots at interest rates, while …

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A preview of the day ahead in US and global markets by Mike Dolan. With the Federal Reserve still talking tough on US interest rates, global markets have once again turned the spotlight on Britain as it unveils revised plans on Thursday to get public finances and inflation under control with severe tax and spending …

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US retail sales increase steadily;  increase in GDP estimates in the fourth quarter

US retail sales increase steadily; increase in GDP estimates in the fourth quarter

Retail sales rise 1.3% in October Core retail sales increase 0.7%; September sales revised upwards Import prices fall for the fourth consecutive month Manufacturing production increased by 0.1%; previous months revised downwards WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in October as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and …

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Apple warns of falling iPhone shipments as COVID curbs Chinese factory

Apple warns of falling iPhone shipments as COVID curbs Chinese factory

Apple expects lower shipments of iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max Apple says factory in China is operating at greatly reduced capacity Apple supplier Foxconn revises down its outlook for the fourth quarter TAIPEI, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) expects shipments of high-end iPhone 14 models to fall from what was expected following …

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Buffett's Berkshire loses money as stocks and Hurricane Ian offset rising demand

Buffett’s Berkshire loses money as stocks and Hurricane Ian offset rising demand

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) posted a $2.69 billion third-quarter loss on Saturday, rising inflation, falling equity investment and a steep loss due to Hurricane Ian, which offset the improvement in many of the conglomerate’s businesses. Operating income nevertheless increased by 20%, exceeding analysts’ forecasts. Berkshire benefited from higher demand …

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Grain market braces for price spike as Black Sea corridor uncertain

Grain market braces for price spike as Black Sea corridor uncertain

Moscow’s withdrawal from deal rekindles global supply fears Halt of grain purchases for Ukrainian seaports, broker says The situation is unclear as other parts of the corridor are planning inspections PARIS, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Wheat futures are set to jump on Monday as Russia’s withdrawal from a Black Sea corridor deal puts Ukrainian exports …

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