US wants to make rare earth deals with Australia but without China involved, expert says

FED'S BARKIN States US Companies Are Not Hiring Or Firing, Maintaining Steady Employment Levels Fed’s Barkin: Clear That Businesses Are Planning To Pass Along What Tariffs They Can - Labour Demand, Supply Shrinking At Same Rate FED'S BARKIN SAYS PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH 'IMPROVING SIGNIFICANTLY' Federal Reserve Member Barkin says the Fed is observing much less data and is trying to navigate based on limited information.

Fed's Waller: Fed interview process is going well, had a great interview for chair - BBG television Fed's Waller: Cutting rates again is the right thing to do; not much has changed in the past six weeks Fed’s Waller: Can’t Have Strong, Growing Economy And Zero Job Growth - We Can Cut 25Bps, See What Happens, Get Better Idea - Tariff Uncertainty And AI Have Put Firms On Back Foot - CEO’s Reluctant To Hire Fed’s Waller: Financial Markets Are A Puzzle - Theses Aren’t Loose Financial Conditions For Households - Business Investment Concentrated In AI WALLER: MY JOB IS ABOUT THE LABOR MARKET, AND IT'S NOT GOOD

Manufacturing activity in the region was mixed, according to the firms responding to the October Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. The survey’s index for current general ...