Barclays cuts its CPI forecast for China in 2026 to 0.4% (prev. 0.8%)

Barclays' reduction of its CPI forecast for China in 2026 indicates a more muted inflation outlook than previously expected.

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Thailand could reportedly limit online gold trading by THB 100-200mln per person

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Rio Tinto (RIO LN) is reportedly said to be open to owning coal if it purchases Glencore (GLEN LN), via Bloomberg

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Barclays cuts its CPI forecast for China in 2026 to 0.4% (prev. 0.8%)

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Fixed relatively flat as we count down to NFP

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Russian crude oil production came in at 9.33mln BPD in December, Bloomberg reports; over 100k BPD below November's level due to drone activity and the impact of sanctions

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