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DOJ antitrust head targets pricey consultants amid DOGE cost cutting

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DOJ antitrust head targets pricey consultants amid DOGE cost cutting
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Argentina monthly inflation edges back up as prices prove sticky

Argentina's monthly inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in February, in line with analyst estimates, data from the INDEC statistics

Argentina monthly inflation edges back up as prices prove sticky
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Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path

American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing

Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
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Brazil central bank to hike rates to near decade-high on March 19- Reuters poll

Brazil's central bank will hike its benchmark interest rate to a near decade-high of 14.25% on March 19, giving little extra forward guidance amid a changing

Brazil central bank to hike rates to near decade-high on March 19- Reuters poll
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South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will likely keep interest rates steady at its March 20 meeting as global trade risks and battles over the national budget

South African Reserve Bank to pause rate-cutting cycle, resume in May- Reuters poll
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ECB's Holzmann backs holding rates in April on inflation risks

European Central Bank policymaker Robert Holzmann backs keeping interest rates unchanged next month as higher trade tariffs and more government spending raise the risk of a new

ECB's Holzmann backs holding rates in April on inflation risks
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UK public inflation expectations surged in February, BoE survey shows

The British public's expectations for inflation in the long run rose in February to their highest level in more than five years, according to a Bank of England survey on Friday that is

UK public inflation expectations surged in February, BoE survey shows
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Central bank frenzy meets political storm

The week ahead is crammed with central bank decisions, first and foremost the U.S.

Central bank frenzy meets political storm
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Japan firms agree to biggest pay hike in 34 years, but will it boost consumer spending?

Japanese firms agreed to raise wages by more than 5% on average this year, on course for their most substantial pay hike in over three decades - a

Japan firms agree to biggest pay hike in 34 years, but will it boost consumer spending?
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Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation unchanged at 2.9% in February

Spain's European Union-harmonised 12-month inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.9% in February from the period through January, final data released by the National Statistics Institute,

Spain's 12-month EU-harmonised inflation unchanged at 2.9% in February
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Japan inflation likely cooled in Feb on energy subsidy resumption: Reuters poll

Japan's core inflation likely decelerated in February from the previous month due to the resumption of energy subsidies, a Reuters poll showed, though the overall price trends will

Japan inflation likely cooled in Feb on energy subsidy resumption: Reuters poll
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Peru central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 4.75%

Peru's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 4.75% on Thursday, in line with analysts' expectations.

Peru central bank holds benchmark interest rate at 4.75%
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The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has relented rather than risk a government shutdown

The Latest: Schumer backs GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown
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Dollar General warns low-income Americans’ finances are getting worse

Dollar General warns low-income Americans’ finances are getting worse

Dollar General warns low-income Americans’ finances are getting worse
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Dollar General forecasts muted 2025, says American shoppers are struggling

Dollar General joined a growing list of retailers warning of weak annual sales and profit, and said its consumers were struggling to afford some essentials as high

Dollar General forecasts muted 2025, says American shoppers are struggling
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Gasoline prices are coming down. But Trump’s drill-baby-drill promises are not the reason

Gasoline prices are coming down. But Trump’s drill-baby-drill promises are not the reason

Gasoline prices are coming down. But Trump’s drill-baby-drill promises are not the reason
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Tariff worries weigh as CPI cheer fades

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Wall Street's mild bounce on the back of a tame CPI reading did not provide much impetus for Asian markets, leaving European

Tariff worries weigh as CPI cheer fades
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Bank of Canada considered leaving rates unchanged, governor tells Reuters

The Bank of Canada considered leaving its key policy rate at 3% ahead of a scheduled announcement before concluding it needed to cut for

Bank of Canada considered leaving rates unchanged, governor tells Reuters
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French central bank trims growth outlook on trade tensions

France's economy will slow more this year and next than previously expected as trade tensions hit demand for French exports, the central bank said on Wednesday in its quarterly

French central bank trims growth outlook on trade tensions
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Argentina's inflation seen rising slightly in February- Reuters poll

Argentina's monthly inflation rate likely rose in February, slightly higher than the figure recorded in January, a Reuters poll of analysts showed ahead of data due on Friday.

Argentina's inflation seen rising slightly in February- Reuters poll
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FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada to be cautious about future rate moves

The Bank of Canada released the following text of opening remarks by Governor Tiff Macklem on Wednesday: "Good morning.

FULL TEXT- Bank of Canada to be cautious about future rate moves
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Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June

Cooler inflation last month leaves the door open for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates by mid-year, but the central bank remains worried that U.S. tariff

Cooler inflation paves way for Fed to resume rate cuts in June
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US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices

U.S. consumer prices increased moderately in February as higher shelter costs were partially offset by cheaper airline fares, giving the Federal Reserve room to

US consumer inflation slows in February; tariffs expected to boost prices
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US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom

US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom

US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom

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