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Lundi 1 décembre 2025 à 05:50
Global Economic Signals and Financial Markets
Bank of Japan signals potential December rate hike
The Bank of Japan may be preparing to tighten policy after Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks hinted at a possible rate increase as soon as the December meeting. The Financial Times highlights that Ueda’s comments are a clear signal to markets, prompting both the yen and Japanese bond yields to rise. The Wall Street Journal notes that these expectations have driven the USD/JPY pair lower as currency traders anticipate a shift in the BoJ’s longstanding ultra-loose stance.
Financial Times
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Gold and oil edge higher amid central bank signals and geopolitical focus
Gold prices have risen, buoyed by expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and erratic CME trading, according to the Wall Street Journal. Meanwhile, oil prices are also on the upswing as markets closely monitor the Russia-Ukraine peace talks, which could influence supply outlooks, with Nanhua Futures cited on the ongoing negotiations.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
“Best time to buy quality stocks” as market froth increases, says FT
Amid a backdrop of otherwise “bubbly” markets, the Financial Times argues that now may offer a generational opportunity to acquire high-quality stocks at attractive valuations. The analysis points to selective buying as a prudent strategy, given rising global macro uncertainty and potential central bank policy shifts.
Financial Times
Banks and the private credit boom: intertwined risks
The Financial Times examines how traditional banks, while promoting their safety relative to private credit funds, are in reality deeply involved in fueling the private credit boom. The interplay between regulated lenders and the riskier private credit sector raises questions about systemic risk and the true boundaries of market stability.
Financial Times
EU faces calls for stronger cross-border capital market oversight
In a push for deeper financial integration, the Financial Times reports on calls for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to gain direct oversight of large cross-border asset managers and global crypto firms. Proponents argue that stronger EU-level supervision is vital to address market fragmentation and regulatory arbitrage within the bloc.
Financial Times
International Business and Trade Developments
China’s manufacturing activity stalls despite foreign order growth
A private gauge indicates that China’s manufacturing sector stagnated last month, with growth in production coming to a halt as domestic new orders nearly stalled, according to the Wall Street Journal. This signals persistent headwinds for the world’s second-largest economy, though there was a noted rise in foreign demand.
World Street Journal (International)
Australia’s Treasury Wine faces $450mn writedown on weak US demand
Treasury Wine Estates will write down $450 million due to sluggish demand in the US, the Financial Times reports. The company plans to adopt a more conservative growth outlook, reflecting broader challenges faced by exporters in the current global environment.
Financial Times
Europe’s single market dream falters as integration stalls
The Financial Times details how the decades-long ambition for a seamless EU single market has stalled, leaving the region’s economy lagging as internal barriers persist. The analysis underscores how incomplete integration is hampering Europe’s economic dynamism and competitive edge.
Financial Times
Technology and AI in Finance
HSBC adopts AI tools for document analysis and translation
HSBC has signed a deal to utilize Mistral’s AI technology to streamline processes such as translation and document analysis, the Financial Times reports. This move reflects a growing trend among global banks to harness artificial intelligence for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Financial Times
Consultancies freeze starting salaries as AI disrupts traditional models
Top consultancy firms are freezing starting salaries in response to productivity gains from new technologies, particularly AI, according to the Financial Times. This shift is prompting debate about the sustainability of the traditional ‘pyramid’ staffing model, as firms reconsider their reliance on large numbers of junior staff.
Financial Times
Policy and Political Shifts
UK welfare spending reforms confront political risks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to launch a fresh push for welfare spending reform, the Financial Times reports, risking political backlash within his own party. Starmer frames the initiative as a moral imperative to address the spiraling benefits bill, highlighting the increasing intersection of fiscal policy and political strategy.
Financial Times