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3+ min ago   (39+ words) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a news conference on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at 10 a.m. ET on Jan. 19. LIVE NOW: Treasury Secretary Bessent Holds News Conference at World Economic Forum...

11+ min ago   (52+ words) IT investment now accounts for the largest share of US economic output since 2001, according to IMF economists. IMF Raises 2026 US Growth Forecast to 2.4 Percent The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its outlook for U.S. economic growth in 2026, citing a surge in…...

13+ min ago   (722+ words) You've probably heard the word "Greenland' more times than you can count in the last few weeks. But the fate of this sparsely populated slab of ice and rock in the North Atlantic could have a huge impact on the…...

37+ min ago   (598+ words) The Canadian Dollar (CAD) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, supported by a broadly weaker Greenback, while markets show a muted reaction to the latest Canadian inflation report. At the time of writing, USD…...

39+ min ago   (420+ words) By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) " The most consequential test of the Federal Reserve's independence in more than a century of existence comes before the U.S." The post Cook case could lead to 'cause' protections for Fed, or a…...

40+ min ago   (469+ words) Recent fluctuations in Bitcoin's value have raised eyebrows among traders and investors, as the cryptocurrency dipped to around $92,000. This change has sparked discussions not only about market behavior but also about how such significant shifts can affect broader economic dynamics....

42+ min ago   (415+ words) The Euro (EUR) is up a modest 0.2% vs. the US Dollar (USD) as we enter Monday's NA session, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. "The EUR appears to be attempting some stabilization following its pullback from…...

46+ min ago   (781+ words) Americans cannot seem to stop spending. Surveys have shown that consumers feel pessimistic about the economy as they worry about tariffs and the jobs market. More than half of voters believe President Trump is "losing the battle against inflation, according…...

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53+ min ago   (393+ words) The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is modestly higher against a mostly weaker US Dollar (USD) but spot is holding within recent ranges, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. "The CAD has edged off the lows seen last…...