
Israeli central bank holds key rate, cuts unlikely until 2025
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Bank of Israel kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday for the fifth-straight meeting, citing geopolitical uncertainty that has raised economic risks, along with rising inflation, and said rates would likely not fall further until 2025.

Chinese hackers exploited bug to compromise internet companies, cybersecurity firm says
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Chinese hacking group exploited a software bug to compromise several internet companies in the United States and abroad, a cybersecurity firm said on Tuesday.

Most investors expect soft landing, Citi says
According to a recent survey conducted by Citi, a majority of investors are anticipating a soft landing for the U.S. economy.

US Treasury's $70B 5YR auction in small 0.3bps tail even as demand inches higher
The U.S. government sold $70 billion of five-year notes on Wednesday at a slightly higher-than-expected yield even as demand for the tenor inched higher.

Canada July wholesale trade most likely down 1.1% - Statscan flash estimate
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Canadian wholesale trade most likely fell 1.1% in July from June, largely driven by lower sales in the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories, and the personal and household goods subsectors, Statistics Canada said in a flash estimate on Tuesday.

US house prices fall on monthly basis in June
U.S. single-family home prices fell in June, leading to the smallest annual increase in nearly a year, as higher mortgage rates pushed buyers to the sidelines and boosted housing supply.