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US Oil, Farm Exports Vulnerable in Tariff Battle, says Currie

US Oil, Farm Exports Vulnerable in Tariff Battle, says Currie

The United States' reliance on exporting easily replaceable commodities like oil and agricultural goods puts it squarely in the "crosshairs" of the ongoing trade war with China, potentially inflicting more pain on American consumers than their Chinese counterparts, warned Jeff Currie, Chief Strategy Officer of Energy Pathways
Japan PM Warns US Auto Tariffs Pose 'Extremely Large Impact,' BOJ Signals Caution

Japan PM Warns US Auto Tariffs Pose 'Extremely Large Impact,' BOJ Signals Caution

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Tokyo Inflation Quickest in Two Years as Rice Prices Soar 93% - Bloomberg News
The pace of inflation in Tokyo accelerated from the previous month to the fastest pace in two years, supporting the Bank of Japan's rate-hike...
Reuters
BOJ's Ueda keeps rate-hike pledge but warns of US tariff impact - Reuters
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if underlying inflation converges toward...
Reuters
Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks | Reuters
... meeting suggests currencies and the Bank of Japan's interest rate policy may remain key factors in broader trade negotiations.
Yen, BOJ's rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks | Reuters
Reuters
Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ | Reuters
"The Bank of Japan will remain cautious about U.S. tariff impacts on the economy for now, but will seek the timing of another interest rate hike...
Core inflation in Japan's capital hits 2-year peak, raising challenge for BOJ | Reuters
Kyodo News
Japan main opposition party aims to cut tax on food as election looms - Kyodo News
this will deal a severe blow to not only the Japanese economy but the broader global economy as well." Japan's consumption tax was raised from 8...
Japan main opposition party aims to cut tax on food as election looms - Kyodo News
Reuters
Japan compiles emergency economic package to ease tariff pain - Reuters
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday said the government has compiled an emergency economic package to alleviate any impact on...
Reuters
Europe can take advantage of King Dollar's wobble - Reuters
The European Central Bank is well established as both a steely guarantor of monetary stability and an agile lender of last resort. Moreover, with...
Europe can take advantage of King Dollar's wobble - Reuters
Central Banking
BIS, ECB, BoE develop synchronised cross-border FX transactions - Central Banking
In its own press release, the European Central Bank explained that using DLT would also ensure the transfer of one leg of the transaction was...
CNBC
ECB members say inflation job nearly done but tariff risks loom - CNBC
CNBC has spoken to numerous European Central Bank policymakers this week, who have stressed progress on inflation but risks to the outlook from...
ECB members say inflation job nearly done but tariff risks loom - CNBC
Bloomberg
ECB's Lagarde Sees Euro-Area Inflation Hovering Around 2% Target - Bloomberg
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that disinflation “is well on track,” while warning that high uncertainty makes it...
CNBC
S&P 500 closes higher for a fourth day in a row, notches 4% gain for the week - CNBC
Stocks making the biggest moves Friday morning. The Google logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen with a computer screen displaying stock markets...
S&P 500 closes higher for a fourth day in a row, notches 4% gain for the week - CNBC
Reuters
US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project | Reuters
Trump has touted the $44 billion Alaska liquefied natural gas project ... of oil and gas, would take place around June 2. It was first...
US plans Alaska LNG summit, will urge Japan, South Korea to support project | Reuters
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BUZZ-Market decides need for OPEC cut extensions - Algeria energy minister | Reuters
Conditions in the oil market will dictate whether the OPEC/non-OPEC production cut agreement, which expires in March 2108, will need extending,...
BUZZ-Market decides need for OPEC cut extensions - Algeria energy minister | Reuters
Bloomberg News
PBOC's Pan Reiterates Monetary Policy to Remain Moderately Loose - Bloomberg News
The policy will promote the high-quality development of China's economy, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said. Pan also said there...
PBOC's Pan Reiterates Monetary Policy to Remain Moderately Loose - Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
China Ramps Up Cash Injection as It Braces for Tariff Impact - Bloomberg News
The People's Bank of China will conduct 600 billion yuan of one-year medium-term lending facility to maintain ample liquidity in the banking...
China Ramps Up Cash Injection as It Braces for Tariff Impact - Bloomberg News
CNBC
Consumers continue to spend even as trade wars raise recession risk - CNBC
While many Americans are worried about where the U.S. economy is heading, few have changed their spending habits in anticipation of a slowdown.
Reuters
US labor market holds steady for now; tariffs keep businesses on edge | Reuters
... economy caused by a chaotic trade policy ... U.S. industrial base, have stoked fears of high inflation and economic stagnation.
US labor market holds steady for now; tariffs keep businesses on edge | Reuters
CNBC
Treasury yields slip as traders navigate U.S.-China trade tensions - CNBC
Treasury yields declined on Thursday after U.S. President ... Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.
Treasury yields slip as traders navigate U.S.-China trade tensions - CNBC
CNBC
Trump insists bond market tumult didn't influence tariff pause: 'I wasn't worried' - CNBC
President Donald Trump denied that an aggressive bond market sell-off influenced his decision earlier this month to hold off on aggressive...
The Hill
Major GOP donor: US 'has become 20 percent poorer in 4 weeks'
Since the start of the year, the dollar index has weakened by more than 9 percent. He added that the currency's deflation amid shifts in economic...
CNBC
10-year Treasury yield slides as investors hope for U.S.-China trade deal - CNBC
Trump also denied that rising yields forced his hand in granting a 90-day pause on most of the higher tariff rates. "The bond market was getting the...
10-year Treasury yield slides as investors hope for U.S.-China trade deal - CNBC
Bloomberg News
Floating Rates Worst Place To Be In Fixed Income: McClain - Bloomberg News
... John McClain says floating rates are the worst place to be within fixed income. He speaks with Vonnie Quinn on "Real Yield." (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg News
Gold Price Record Rally: Why Is Bullion a Trade War Haven? - Bloomberg News
For centuries, gold has been the go-to haven asset in times of political and economic uncertainty. Its status as a reliably high-value commodity...
Reuters
Gold falls as China mulls exempting tariffs on some US imports - Reuters
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Friday as China considered exempting certain U.S. imports from its tariffs, denting the precious metal's...
Gold falls as China mulls exempting tariffs on some US imports - Reuters
Bloomberg News
US Bonds Rally as Fed's Hammack Revives Odds of a June Rate Cut - Bloomberg News
Treasuries jumped after comments by a Federal Reserve official bolstered odds that the central bank will cut interest rates as early as June.
Quartz
Trump hits Fed Chair Jerome Powell again, says he's 'making a mistake' on interest rates
After the president said he has "no intention" of firing the central bank chief, Trump criticized Powell again the next day.
Trump hits Fed Chair Jerome Powell again, says he's 'making a mistake' on interest rates
Bloomberg News
Fed's Hammack Says June Rate Move in Play If Data Is Clear - Bloomberg
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack ruled out a May interest-rate cut but said the central bank could move as early as June...
The Guardian
US and China holding talks on trade war, Trump says after Beijing rebuttal - The Guardian
The Chinese commerce ministry's spokesperson He Yadong said there were “currently no economic and trade negotiations between China and the United...
US and China holding talks on trade war, Trump says after Beijing rebuttal - The Guardian
South China Morning Post
Why China's robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: 'we're the only supplier'
US-China trade war · EconomyChina Economy. Why China's robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: 'we're the only supplier'. Many firms say they feel...
Why China's robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: 'we're the only supplier'
Bloomberg News
Oil Dips as Traders Eye Next Moves in US-China Trade Tumult - Bloomberg News
“With the stabilization of financial markets we may quietly return to the $70 level here in the second quarter.” The OPEC+ alliance has added to the...
Oil Dips as Traders Eye Next Moves in US-China Trade Tumult - Bloomberg News

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