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US Federal Banking Profitability Hits Two-Decade High, OCC Says
The OCC says lower charges for expected loan losses supported profits, while higher rates pose risks.
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Fed Revises 2027 Calendar With October Meeting For Strategy Only
The Federal Reserve's revised calendar leaves seven scheduled policy decisions in 2027 and brings the year's final meeting forward to November.
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UK Economy Grows 0.7% In Third Quarter, ONS First Estimate Shows
The ONS reports faster UK growth led by services, as the Bank of England faces rising inflation.
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Japan’s Producer Price Inflation Picks Up To 7.1% In October
The Bank of Japan’s October release shows producer prices rising again month on month, with energy lifting import costs.
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US Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% In October Without Annual Headline Comparison
US consumer price data show slower monthly inflation, but missing October 2025 readings prevent the usual annual comparison for most categories.
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US Household Debt Reaches $19.1T As Mortgage Balances Lead Increase
US household debt stood at $19.1 trillion; about half the $257 billion mortgage increase came from balances reported again after a data gap.
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SoftBank Books $3.7B Equipment Loss As AI Procurement Plans Change
SoftBank's results show a $3.73 billion equipment procurement charge, including $2.85 billion of non-refundable advances.
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Some Bank Of Japan Members Call For Faster Move To Neutral Rate
The Bank of Japan's new summary shows pressure for faster rate increases alongside warnings about the effect of past rises on the economy.
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Trump Media Reports $409.7M Profit As $1B Cash Repurchase Date Nears
Trump Media's quarterly filing pairs a profit driven by investment gains with a potential $1 billion cash repayment on 30th November.