Category: BLOOM

Jan 15

US Inflation Data to Remain Firm, Feeding Fears of Higher Rates

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Forecasters expect a monthly report on US consumer prices to show a fifth month of firm increases, bolstering the case for an extended pause in Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Matthew Boesler Published Jan 14, 2025  •  3 minute read 8eqdbh71s}bb2in04zdi7e17_media_dl_1.png Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
Jan 15

Metals, Oil Surge in US as Traders Bet Higher Chance of Tariffs

Article content (Bloomberg) — US prices of metals and oil are surging above their international counterparts as traders increase bets President-elect Donald Trump will impose tariffs on imported goods. Article content Metals including copper, silver and platinum are seeing a price dislocation between London and New York in recent weeks, while differentials in oil prices […]
Jan 14

Canadian Ambassador Warns of ‘Tit-For-Tat’ Retaliation to US Tariffs

Article content (Bloomberg) — US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans will lead to “tit for tat” retaliation from Canada, according to the country’s ambassador in Washington. Article content Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico unless they address his complaints on border security. He has escalated his rhetoric recently, claiming […]
Jan 12

UK Will Explore Nuclear Power for New AI Data Center Plan

Article content (Bloomberg) — The UK is planning special districts for constructing data centers and will explore dedicating nuclear energy to the sites as part of a Labour government project to boost technology growth and the ecosystem for artificial intelligence.  Article content These “AI Growth Zones” will include enhanced access to electricity and easier planning […]
Jan 12

Canada Has Counter-Tariffs Ready If Trump Launches Trade War, Trudeau Says

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Justin Trudeau says Canada is ready to respond with counter-tariffs against the US if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to begin a trade war in North America. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Curtis Heinzl Published Jan 12, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute […]