Economy & Global Macro

Reuters
Venezuela's oil exports fall 11.5% over US tariffs and sanctions, shipping data say | Reuters
Venezuela's exports of crude oil and fuel fell 11.5% in March as Washington's imposition of secondary tariffs and the cancellation of key licenses...
Venezuela's oil exports fall 11.5% over US tariffs and sanctions, shipping data say | Reuters
Reuters
Oil eases off five-week highs as traders weigh impact of imminent Trump tariffs | Reuters
Trump on Sunday said he would impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on Russian oil buyers if Moscow tried to block efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Oil eases off five-week highs as traders weigh impact of imminent Trump tariffs | Reuters
Reuters
Kazakhstan's oil and condensate production hits record in March, sources say | Reuters
Kazakhstan's oil and condensate output reached a record high in March, with higher output from the giant Tengiz oilfield and stable exports via...
Kazakhstan's oil and condensate production hits record in March, sources say | Reuters
CNBC
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...
Oil steadies near $75 as market weighs tariffs, sanctions - CNBC
Bloomberg.com
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...
Oil Swings as Trump's Tariffs Drive Uncertain Economic Outlook
Reuters
Fed officials cautious on rates amid tariff-related inflation risks | Reuters
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Monday that monetary policy is "well positioned" for what the economy might do this year,...
Fed officials cautious on rates amid tariff-related inflation risks | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
Fed's Barkin Says More Rate Cuts Require More Confidence on Inflation - Bloomberg.com
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said the US central bank would need to have confidence that inflation will move down before...
Fed's Barkin Says More Rate Cuts Require More Confidence on Inflation - Bloomberg.com
Reuters
Goldman Sachs revises Fed rate cut stance, sees higher recession risks | Reuters
The Fed maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25-4.50% in March, with Chair Jerome Powell noting "unusually elevated" uncertainty and...
Goldman Sachs revises Fed rate cut stance, sees higher recession risks | Reuters
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...
Global stock markets fall as new Trump tariffs loom - The Guardian
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...
U.S. stock futures slip as investors await clarity on Trump's upcoming tariffs: Live updates
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...
Stock market faces 'serious pain' ahead if this index breaks down, says strategist - CNBC
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...
Bloomberg.com
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...
First Quarter: Beware the End of March... Or Lose Your Ventures - Bloomberg
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...
FX options volume surge as investors juggle tariff risks - Reuters
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...
Softer demand outlook to weigh on oil, OPEC+ walks a tightrope | Reuters
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...
BOJ Mulls Rate Hike Pace as Japan's Business Sentiment Stays Positive - Bloomberg
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...
BOJ quarterly survey signals decline in Japan business mood - Nikkei Asia
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.
Japan business mood worsens as Trump tariff uncertainty lingers - Reuters
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)...
BOJ to cut buying of super-long bonds for first time in taper plan | Reuters
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...
Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength - CNBC
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...
China central bank injects 800 billion yuan via outright repos in March | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
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...
PBOC Seen Deploying Stimulus Soon on Tariff Risks, Cash Shortage - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg.com
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...
Gold Rises Above $3100 for First Time as US Levies Boost Havens - Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg.com
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...
Trump and the Fed Are on a Collision Course - Bloomberg.com
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...
Goldman raises odds of US recession to 35%​ | Reuters
Bloomberg.com
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.
China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg.com
South China Morning Post
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...
China may face sustained capital outflow pressure, top economists warn
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.
China's factory activity accelerates in March even as US ramps up tariffs
Reuters
China's manufacturing hits 12-month high, driven by strong orders | Reuters
... China economics at Capital Economics. "But the surveys are still consistent ... China's economy has had a bumpy start this year, with nascent...
China's manufacturing hits 12-month high, driven by strong orders | Reuters