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Reuters

US banks tap Fed repo facility as overnight rates climb, signaling funding strain

NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. banks borrowed $6.5 billion from the Federal Reserve's Standing Repo Facility (SRF) on Wednesday, central bank data showed, and repurchase rates rose, suggesting tightness in meeting funding obligations with a large net Treasuries settlement due this week.

Oct 15, 2025 - 5:52 PM

Reuters

Canadian dollar dips as investors assess sectoral trade deal prospects

TORONTO, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices fell and investors assessed prospects of a sectoral trade deal between the U.S. and Canada.

Oct 15, 2025 - 4:25 PM

Reuters

Oil prices hit 5-month low on US-China trade tensions, looming supply surplus

NEW YORK, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Wednesday to a five-month low on escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and the International Energy Agency's prediction of a supply surplus in 2026.

Oct 15, 2025 - 4:03 PM

Reuters

S&P 500 rises after strong bank earnings, chip stocks rally

Oct 15 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 climbed on Wednesday, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America rallying after solid quarterly results, while investors remained focused on the recent escalation of China-U.S. trade tensions.Morgan Stanley's (MS.N), shares hit a record high and were last up 5.8%, while Bank of America (BAC.N), rose 3.9% after the top lenders beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on dealmaking strength.The S&P 500 banking index (.SPXBK), rose 1.6% and was set to log its first three-day winning streak in more than three weeks.

Oct 15, 2025 - 3:32 PM

Reuters

US economic activity little changed, employment stable in recent weeks, Fed says

Oct 15 (Reuters) - U.S. economic activity was little changed and employment was largely stable in recent weeks even as more businesses reported headcount reductions, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, reinforcing concerns about labor market softening.

Oct 15, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Fed's Collins still favors additional rate cuts to aid job market

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 3:02 PM

Indonesia president sees country’s tin output back to normal in 2026

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 2:47 PM

Botswana’s ODC sets first contract diamond sales for November

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 2:44 PM

US judge set to approve Rio Tinto’s $138.75M Mongolia mine settlement

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 2:28 PM

Namibia central bank chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 2:14 PM

Japan, Spain and South Korea warn over unsustainable copper processing fees

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 1:57 PM

US-China trade tensions pose new risk to growth outlook, Fed's Miran tells CNBC

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 1:22 PM

Shutdown is costing US economy $15 billion a day, Bessent says

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 12:43 PM

US retail sales excluding autos likely rose further in September, Chicago Fed says

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 11:39 AM

US stocks rally as earnings, rate cut hopes overshadow trade jitters; gold touches new high

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 11:36 AM

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 11:19 AM

BofA says US-China trade tensions, OPEC+ output boost could push Brent below $50

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 11:09 AM

US deficit-to-GDP ratio has room to come down, Bessent says

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 10:56 AM

Gold extends record run past $4,200 on rate-cut hopes, safe-haven fervor

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 10:32 AM

TSX opens higher on US bank earnings, Fed rate cut optimism

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 10:29 AM

Dollar slips as traders focus on Fed cut bets, risk sentiment improves

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 9:35 AM

US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 9:08 AM

Wall Street futures rise on boost from chip stocks; bank earnings in focus

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 9:06 AM

Shares up, dollar down as investors renew bets on Fed rate cuts

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 9:03 AM

Fed rate cut optimism, safe-haven demand fuel gold's rally beyond $4,200

Reuters - Oct 15, 2025 - 9:02 AM

TSX rallies as market plays catch-up with higher metal prices

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 5:46 PM

US stocks end mixed, gold jumps amid upbeat IMF forecast, trade tensions

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 5:04 PM

IMF says China must shift growth to domestic demand, resolve property crisis

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 4:36 PM

Canadian dollar steadies as Powell leaves door open to Fed rate cuts

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:42 PM

Value of Argentina’s mining exports up about 33% in first nine months of 2025

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:30 PM

Rio Tinto says strong year-end iron ore push needed as China demand surges

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:28 PM

Titan Mining to produce graphite concentrate at New York facility

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:26 PM

Supply problems may force Freeport Indonesia to halt Manyar smelter

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:24 PM

Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter, CEO says

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:20 PM

EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:19 PM

China’s rare earth curbs put Europe’s auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:18 PM

EU’s Ukraine funding plan could further boost central bank gold buying, analysts say

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:14 PM

Fed's Powell says the end of balance sheet drawdown process may be nearing

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:06 PM

Wall Street's fear gauge climbs as US-China trade fears rise

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Consumer stocks lift FTSE 100, US-China trade tension simmer

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 1:57 PM

US banking giants buoyed by dealmaking, but warn of asset price bubbles

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 1:35 PM

Fed's Powell says end of balance sheet drawdown may be nearing

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 1:19 PM

After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 11:43 AM

US small business sentiment ebbs in September; inflation back in focus

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 11:33 AM

Fed's Powell addresses economy pulled between risks to growth, jobs and prices

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 11:03 AM

Safe-haven gold hits record high above $4,100/oz on Fed rate cut bets, trade jitters

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Long Treasury yields to stay elevated as inflation, debt pressures blunt Fed easing: Reuters poll

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 10:53 AM

Miners drag London stocks lower as US-China trade tensions sap sentiment

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 9:45 AM

U.S. China trade tensions send Aussie sliding 1%, boost safe havens

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 9:05 AM

Gold leaps above $4,100 on Fed rate cut hopes, US-China trade tension

Reuters - Oct 14, 2025 - 9:01 AM