Japan PM Warns US Auto Tariffs Pose 'Extremely Large Impact,' BOJ Signals Caution
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba issued a stark warning Friday that the U.S. government's plan to impose an additional 25% tariff on auto imports will have an "extremely large impact" on Japan's economy, a nation heavily reliant on vehicle exports for growth.
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Oil steadies near $75 as market weighs tariffs, sanctions - CNBC
... crude and attack Iran countered worries about the impact of a trade war ... A pumpjack operates near a gas turbine power plant in the Permian Basin oil...
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Oil Swings as Trump's Tariffs Drive Uncertain Economic Outlook
... in the oil space.” Trump's threat of penalties on Russia has added to a ... Crude ended the first quarter little changed, despite significant swings in...
The Fed maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25-4.50% in March, with Chair Jerome Powell noting "unusually elevated" uncertainty and...
The Hill
Georgia House Democrat steps down as state party chair - The Hill
Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) questions Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a House Financial Services Committee hearing to discuss the...
The Guardian
Global stock markets fall as new Trump tariffs loom - The Guardian
Shares fell across Asia-Pacific markets, in Europe and in the US after the US president crushed hopes that “reciprocal tariffs” expected on Wednesday...
CNBC
U.S. stock futures slip as investors await clarity on Trump's upcoming tariffs: Live updates
The broad market index added 0.55% on Monday, while the 30-stock Dow jumped 1%. The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.14% for the session. Stocks were shaken in...
CNBC
Stock market faces 'serious pain' ahead if this index breaks down, says strategist - CNBC
An equal-weighted ETF tracking the broad U.S. stock market is displaying a "concerning setup," according to Wolfe Research macro strategist Rob...
CNBC
A career pivot led this bond fund manager from Japan to finance to find her passion - CNBC
It also brought her back home to Pittsburgh, where she grew up. "I was hired at Federated in our muni bond group and money market group, which was the...
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First Quarter: Beware the End of March... Or Lose Your Ventures - Bloomberg
Bond markets are braced for more than 3%. Bad news out of China ... The Bond Market Is Worried About Inflation Again. 2-year breakevens are...
Reuters
FX options volume surge as investors juggle tariff risks - Reuters
... bond and equity markets, which have seen market gyrations soar in recent weeks, market participants said. While the Deutsche Bank's Currency...
Reuters
Softer demand outlook to weigh on oil, OPEC+ walks a tightrope | Reuters
... (OPEC) outside their headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 30, 2023. ... Analysts widely expect OPEC+, which includes OPEC members plus Russia...
Nikkei Asia
BOJ quarterly survey signals decline in Japan business mood - Nikkei Asia
TOKYO -- Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers declined slightly in the first three months of the year, the Bank of Japan's latest...
Bloomberg.com
BOJ Mulls Rate Hike Pace as Japan's Business Sentiment Stays Positive - Bloomberg
An index of sentiment among the country's biggest manufacturers edged lower to 12 in March, according to the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan report...
Reuters
BOJ to cut buying of super-long bonds for first time in taper plan | Reuters
The Bank of Japan said on Monday it will reduce purchases of super-long bonds for the first time since embarking on a quantitative tightening (QT)...
Reuters
Japan business mood worsens as Trump tariff uncertainty lingers - Reuters
Japanese national flag hoisted atop of the Bank of Japan ... Bank of Japan's decision around the timing of further interest rate hikes.
CNBC
Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength - CNBC
If Trump starts acting like the pro-business president people voted for, he said, the U.S. could see a more confident economy. We may be going...
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PBOC Seen Deploying Stimulus Soon on Tariff Risks, Cash Shortage - Bloomberg.com
Economists are almost unanimous the People's Bank of China will cut the reserve requirement ratio in the second quarter, according to the latest...
Reuters
China central bank injects 800 billion yuan via outright repos in March | Reuters
Investors have closely monitored the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) money market operations in recent months, as tight cash supplies in the bond...
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Gold Rises Above $3100 for First Time as US Levies Boost Havens - Bloomberg.com
Those drivers have supported prices even as swaps traders have pared bets on Federal Reserve easing this year to two quarter-point rate cuts. Lower...
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Trump and the Fed Are on a Collision Course - Bloomberg.com
... interest rates and higher unemployment. Price stability and maximum employment have equal standing in the Federal Reserve's dual mandate, but...
Reuters
Goldman raises odds of US recession to 35% | Reuters
U.S. - MORE FED RATE CUTS. Goldman expects the average U.S. tariff ... The brokerage estimates the Fed to consecutively cut interest rates in...
South China Morning Post
China's factory activity accelerates in March even as US ramps up tariffs
China's manufacturing activity hit a 12-month high as Beijing introduced a slew of measures to boost the economy.
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China may face sustained capital outflow pressure, top economists warn
China's economic recovery · EconomyChina Economy. China may face sustained capital outflow pressure, top economists warn. Article on social media...
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China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg.com
The PMI figures offer a snapshot of China's economic health before the Trump administration is expected to press ahead with reciprocal tariffs.
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Emerging Currencies Steady After China Data With US Tariffs Eyed - Bloomberg
Emerging-market currencies were steady in early trading as signs China's economy is stabilizing offset angst over the next round of US tariffs due...
Reuters
China's biggest state banks to raise $71.6 bln to boost capital | Reuters
Chinese banks' profitability, which has already been under pressure due to the economic slowdown and a prolonged property market crisis, is expected...
While the US S&P 500 struggles, weighed down by trade war fears and a darkening economic outlook, Chinese stocks are surging. Is the market witnessing a "Great Rotation" of capital, as investors shift their focus from the long-dominant US market to a resurgent China?
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Markets Weekly: Europe's Moment?
After years of US market dominance, a remarkable shift is underway. Since the start of 2025, European equities have outpaced their American counterparts, raising the possibility that the era of "US exceptionalism" may be drawing to a close. Germany's DAX has surged over 14% year-to-date, while
Markets Weekly: The Stagflation Specter
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been a persistent voice warning of the risks of stagflation. In April last year, Dimon said “stagflation is on the list of possible things” that could happen to the US economy. He repeated the warning at an investment conference in September, saying that a
Markets Weekly: Is US Exceptionalism Fading?
For years, the United States has enjoyed a period of economic "exceptionalism," consistently outperforming other major economies in terms of growth, job creation, and market returns. But that narrative is now being called into question, with recent market signals suggesting US exceptionalism may be facing its most significant