The minutes of the Fed's November meeting suggest a more neutral stance on interest rates, contingent on inflation and employment trends. A US-brokered deal aims to end conflicts between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Economists predict a modest rise in October's inflation index. Trump's trade policies are already affecting markets and the economy.
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. The newsletter provides investors with essential updates on global markets. The minutes from the Fed's November meeting indicate a shift towards a more neutral stance on interest rates, provided that inflation continues to drop sustainably to 2 percent and the economy remains near maximum employment. A deal between Israel and Lebanon 's Hezbollah , brokered by France and the U.S.
, is set to start on Wednesday, aiming to withdraw Israeli forces from Lebanon within 60 days. Economists expect the October personal consumption expenditures price index, a key measure of inflation, to show a modest rise. Before Donald Trump even enters the White House, his policies are influencing the economy and markets. Trump's recent announcements of tariffs hikes on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian goods could spur inflation and hurt economic growth, despite potential benefits from tax cuts. The U.S. imports 26% of its automobiles and vehicle parts from Mexico
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