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High-level Chinese officials to visit Brussels to discuss rare earth export curbs

European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday that high-level officials from China were scheduled to visit Brussels in the coming weeks to discuss Beijing’s export curbs on rare earths.China’s expanded controls of rare earth exports have caused a global shortage, prompting an escalation in global trade tensions, particularly with the United States.Beijing controls more than 90% of the world’s supply of rare earth materials, which are essential for high-tech manufacturing, including electric vehicles, semiconductors and missiles.

Oct 27, 2025 - 11:51 AM

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China’s September net gold imports via Hong Kong fall about 18% from August

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong fell 17.6% in September from August, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Monday.As the world’s leading gold consumer, China’s purchasing activities can significantly influence global gold markets.The Hong Kong data may not provide a complete picture of Chinese purchases, as gold is also imported via Shanghai and Beijing.Net imports via Hong Kong to China for September stood at 22.047 metric tons, compared with 26.746 tons in August.

Oct 27, 2025 - 11:50 AM

Big rates market trade envisions end of Fed balance sheet unwind

NEW YORK, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A sizable block trade in the U.S. rates market late last week appeared to be positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve's expected announcement to finally end its long-running balance sheet reduction program, known as quantitative tightening (QT).

Oct 27, 2025 - 10:56 AM

US dollar slips as trade optimism boosts risk appetite

Oct 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro, Chinese yuan and Australian dollar on Monday as optimism over a possible U.S.-China trade deal boosted risk appetite and reduced demand for the greenback.Overall moves in the currency markets were relatively muted as traders also waited on several key central bank meetings this week.

Oct 27, 2025 - 10:43 AM

Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely on tap

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to reduce U.S. short-term borrowing costs this week by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year as they look to prevent further slowing in the labor market.

Oct 27, 2025 - 9:39 AM

Dollar softens amid trade optimism, central bank watch, offshore yuan jumps

Oct 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar snapped a six-day rally against the yen and extended a three-day falling streak versus the euro on Monday, as investors welcomed a possible U.S.-China trade deal and braced for a week packed with central bank meetings.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:49 AM

Sterling snaps three-day falling streak against euro, up vs dollar

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Sterling was set to snap a three-session losing streak against the euro on Monday, as investors paused ahead of a week crowded with central bank policy decisions.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:44 AM

Oil prices fall after US and China reach trade deal framework

LONDON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Monday, pressured by scepticism that a U.S. and Chinese trade deal framework would immediately boost oil demand and after Iraq's oil minister confirmed an oilfield fire had not affected the OPEC member’s oil exports.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:37 AM

Big Tech to report earnings under specter of AI bubble

Oct 27 (Reuters) - As America's tech titans report earnings this week, one question looms large: is the artificial intelligence boom that has inflated valuations headed for the next big bubble?Microsoft (MSFT.O), Alphabet (GOOGL.O), Amazon (AMZN.O), and Meta (META.O), are poised to report that revenue rose at a brisk pace in the July-September quarter, according to LSEG data. The companies themselves are likely to say they will continue to pour billions into AI because it holds promise in the long term.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:36 AM

Annual 2026 gold price forecast tops $4,000/oz for first time

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Gold's winning streak is seen extending into next year, with analysts forecasting an annual average price above $4,000 per ounce for the first time as economic and geopolitical turmoil keep the metal's safe-haven allure intact, a Reuters poll showed.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:34 AM

Analysts raise 2026 price forecasts for platinum, palladium after 2025 rally

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Analysts have sharply raised their price forecasts for platinum and palladium in 2026, citing tight mine supply, tariff uncertainty and rotation from investment demand for gold, as platinum nears its best yearly performance and palladium marks its best year since 2017.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:32 AM

Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely on tap

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to reduce U.S. short-term borrowing costs this week by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year as they look to prevent further slowing in the labor market.Odds are it won't be the last of the series.Climbing unemployment insurance claims suggest that labor market demand continues to cool, even as the government shutdown delays publication of most official economic statistics, including the unemployment rate, last estimated at 4.3% in August.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:27 AM

TSX futures flat as US-China trade hopes blunt commodity slump

Oct 27 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's resource-heavy main stock index were flat on Monday with sliding commodity prices offsetting potential gains from improving U.S.-China trade relations.

Oct 27, 2025 - 8:02 AM

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