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Today: March 26, 2025
Today: March 26, 2025

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Indonesia central bank holds rates amid market uncertainties

Indonesia's central bank kept policy rates unchanged for a second straight review on Wednesday, as expected, against a backdrop of turmoil in

Indonesia central bank holds rates amid market uncertainties
Asia|Business|Economy

Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, recovery more uneven, central bank minutes show

Thailand's economy was seen growing slightly more than 2.5% this year, less than earlier expected, minutes of the Bank of Thailand's February 26 monetary policy meeting showed on

Thai economy to grow slightly above 2.5%, recovery more uneven, central bank minutes show
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US manufacturing output accelerates in February

U.S. manufacturing production increased more than expected in February, boosted by a surge in motor vehicle output, but tariffs are casting a shadow on the nascent factory

US manufacturing output accelerates in February
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Germany's AAA rating could face pressure in longer run without growth boost, Fitch says

Germany's top AAA credit rating could face pressure in the longer run if a vast spending effort is not offset by consolidation measures, or doesn't lead to a lasting improvement in

Germany's AAA rating could face pressure in longer run without growth boost, Fitch says
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Tighter credit, slower spending by better-off households may further cloud Fed outlook

Tumbling stock markets and signs of tightening credit may make the Federal Reserve's job even more difficult this week as U.S. central bank policymakers try

Tighter credit, slower spending by better-off households may further cloud Fed outlook
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German investor morale rises sharply in March as fiscal policy shift looms

German investor morale improved more than expected in March, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting an increase in its economic sentiment

German investor morale rises sharply in March as fiscal policy shift looms
Business|Economy|Europe

What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy

Germany's lower house of parliament is set to vote on Tuesday on a massive surge in borrowing that could boost Europe's largest economy and

What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's land prices rise at strongest pace in 34 years

Japan's land prices rose at their fastest pace in 34 years in 2024 with recovery spreading to regional areas thanks to sustained economic growth, in the latest sign of a pickup in

Japan's land prices rise at strongest pace in 34 years
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US business inventories increase in January

U.S. business inventories rebounded in January as declining sales boosted stocks at wholesalers, which could see inventories contributing to economic growth in the first quarter

US business inventories increase in January
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US retail sales rise slightly as economic uncertainty mounts

U.S. retail sales rebounded marginally in February as consumers pulled back on discretionary spending, reinforcing the growing uncertainty over the economy

US retail sales rise slightly as economic uncertainty mounts
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Feb retail sales rise less than expected after Jan mark down

U.S. retail sales rebounded in February, suggesting that the economy continued to grow in the first quarter, though at a moderate pace as tariffs on imports and mass firings of federal

Feb retail sales rise less than expected after Jan mark down
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South African inflation forecast falls further in key survey

The average inflation forecast for 2025 in a closely watched survey commissioned by the central bank fell further in the first quarter of this year, dropping below the level

South African inflation forecast falls further in key survey
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Trump trade war to sap Canadian, Mexican and US growth, OECD says

President Donald Trump's tariff hikes will drag down growth in Canada, Mexico and the United States while driving up inflation, the OECD forecast on Monday, cutting

Trump trade war to sap Canadian, Mexican and US growth, OECD says
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Trump’s tariffs are inflicting serious economic damage and reigniting inflation, OECD says

Trump’s tariffs are inflicting serious economic damage and reigniting inflation, OECD says

Trump’s tariffs are inflicting serious economic damage and reigniting inflation, OECD says
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Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%

Germany's Ifo institute cut its forecast for economic growth in Europe's largest economy to 0.2% on Monday, citing subdued consumer sentiment and companies' reluctance to invest.

Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%
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China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
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China retail sales pick up as Beijing turns to consumers to ease US trade pressure

China's retail sales growth quickened in January-February in a welcome sign for policymakers' efforts to boost domestic consumption even as joblessness

China retail sales pick up as Beijing turns to consumers to ease US trade pressure
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Bank Indonesia to hold rates steady on March 19, cut in Q2: Reuters poll

Bank Indonesia will hold interest rates steady on Wednesday to protect the rupiah from further depreciation amid growing global trade tensions, but is expected

Bank Indonesia to hold rates steady on March 19, cut in Q2: Reuters poll
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China should choose 'right timing and strength' for monetary easing, state media says

SHANGHAI ((Reuters)) - China should choose the right timing and force in easing monetary policy, state media said on Saturday in the latest signal that further easing to boost the world's second-

China should choose 'right timing and strength' for monetary easing, state media says
Americas|Business|Economy

Peru central bank sees strong economic growth, limited tariff blow

Peru's economy likely expanded some 4% in January, the central bank's chief economist, Adrian Armas, said in a call on Friday, in line with analysts'

Peru central bank sees strong economic growth, limited tariff blow
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The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?

Bringing chip manufacturing back to America is a national security and economic priority, but a shortage of skilled workers threatens to derail the effort.

The push to restore semiconductor manufacturing faces a labor crisis − can the US train enough workers in time?
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With uncertainty comes growing economic risk for the Fed to weigh

Since U.S.

With uncertainty comes growing economic risk for the Fed to weigh
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Germany's fiscal expansion would boost GDP from 2026, DIW says

Germany's planned 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund could raise economic output by an average of more than two percentage points per year over the next 10 years

Germany's fiscal expansion would boost GDP from 2026, DIW says
Asia|Business|Economy

Thai household debt stablising, measures planned to ease credit, minister says

Thailand's household debt and non-performing loans have stabilised after economic growth gained pace towards the end of last year, its finance minister said on Friday, pledging

Thai household debt stablising, measures planned to ease credit, minister says
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement

The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this month

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
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No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says

Polish central bank Governor Adam Glapinski said on Thursday there were no reasons for cutting interest rates at the moment due to the outlook for inflation and he did not think

No reasons for cutting Polish interest rates now, central bank chief says
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A $1 trillion jolt: Selloff in Indian stocks burns retail investors, fans economic risks

As India's longest equity slump in nearly three decades wipes out roughly $1 trillion in market capitalization, the

A $1 trillion jolt: Selloff in Indian stocks burns retail investors, fans economic risks
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Euro zone industrial output grows quicker than expected in January

Euro zone industrial production grew faster than forecast in January, driven by a quick expansion in Germany, which erases some but not all earlier losses, data from Eurostat

Euro zone industrial output grows quicker than expected in January
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Institute raises German growth forecast for 2026 in anticipation of spending boom

Germany's IfW economic institute raised its 2026 growth estimate for Europe's largest economy on Thursday, anticipating tailwinds from a public spending boost that conservative

Institute raises German growth forecast for 2026 in anticipation of spending boom
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Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO

Global trade is forecast to grow, albeit less robustly, as the world reacts to U.S.

Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO
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India's industrial output quickens in January on manufacturing, mining push

India's industrial output in January outpaced expectations, powered by strong manufacturing and mining activity, government data showed on Wednesday.

India's industrial output quickens in January on manufacturing, mining push
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India's retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months

India's retail inflation fell below 4% in February for the first time in six months mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, giving the central bank room to cut rates further in coming

India's retail inflation slips below 4% for first time in six months
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Goldman Sachs lowers S&P 500 year-end target to 6,200

Goldman Sachs has trimmed its 2025-end target for the S&P 500 Index to 6,200 from 6,500, citing increased policy uncertainty, particularly on tariffs, and worries about the economic growth

Goldman Sachs lowers S&P 500 year-end target to 6,200
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Euro jumps to five-month high on hopes for Ukraine ceasefire; Canadian dollar rebounds after Trump tariffs

The euro hit a five-month high on Tuesday after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, while the dollar rose to a one-week high before

Euro jumps to five-month high on hopes for Ukraine ceasefire; Canadian dollar rebounds after Trump tariffs
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Most Gulf markets in red on US slowdown worries

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday due to fears of a U.S. economic downturn amid escalating trade tensions, although the stocks trimmed some of their

Most Gulf markets in red on US slowdown worries
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Spain economy set to grow 2.7% in 2025, buoyed by private consumption, central bank says

The Bank of Spain said on Tuesday that it expects the country's economy to expand by a strong 2.7% this year, up from the 2.5% forecast in its previous quarterly

Spain economy set to grow 2.7% in 2025, buoyed by private consumption, central bank says
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China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy

China has wrapped up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025

China is ending its annual Congress with questions open over how to revive its slowing economy
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India inflation likely eased below 4% in February for the first time in six months

India's February consumer inflation likely eased below the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4.0% for the first time in six months on moderating food

India inflation likely eased below 4% in February for the first time in six months
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Argentina analysts see 2025 inflation at 23.3%

Argentine analysts held their forecasts for this year's inflation nearly steady, according to the central bank's market expectations survey published on Monday, predicting year-end

Argentina analysts see 2025 inflation at 23.3%
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Bank of Israel stays cautiously optimistic on inflation, rates outlook

Bank of Israel policymakers are cautiously optimistic that inflation will ease later in 2025 in the wake of uncertainty stemming from the effects of Israel's war

Bank of Israel stays cautiously optimistic on inflation, rates outlook
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China’s deflation problems get worse

China’s deflation problems get worse

China’s deflation problems get worse
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Major Gulf markets ease on global trade war concerns

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday as U.S. import tariffs sparked concerns over global economic growth, causing investors to shy away from

Major Gulf markets ease on global trade war concerns
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Thailand aims for over 3% growth with $4.4 billion stimulus

Thailand's government wants to lift economic growth above its 3% target this year and is confident a strong first half will be

Thailand aims for over 3% growth with $4.4 billion stimulus
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

China announces high-tech fund to grow AI, emerging industries

China announces high-tech fund to grow AI, emerging industries

China announces high-tech fund to grow AI, emerging industries
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China's property sector is showing positive changes, minister says

China's property sector is showing positive changes and market confidence is improving, its housing minister said on Sunday, as policymakers

China's property sector is showing positive changes, minister says
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Elements of German parties' coalition paper

German election winner Friedrich Merz's conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) completed preliminary talks on Saturday on forming a coalition government that will take

Elements of German parties' coalition paper
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US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate

A solid U.S. jobs report assuaged some swirling concerns about a rapid growth slowdown, but with policy uncertainty surging and tariff

US jobs data calms market fears, but jitters on policy uncertainty dominate
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Investors seek clarity on tariffs from Trump White House

Seesaw tariff announcements have unnerved Wall Street, as investors said flip-flopping moves by the Trump administration to roll back levies on

Investors seek clarity on tariffs from Trump White House
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Dollar dives as bull case weakens but some investors expect a bounce

Dollar bulls appear to be in hibernation after a sharp selloff in the greenback on U.S. growth concerns, but some investors think tariffs still have the power

Dollar dives as bull case weakens but some investors expect a bounce

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