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REFILE-Global coffee trade grinding to a halt, hit hard by brutal price hikes
Arabica coffee futures have surged 70% since November Traders and roasters making minimal purchases Retailers pushing back against accepting higher pricesMarket participants predict industry consolidationBy Marcelo Teixeira HOUSTON, March 7 (Reuters) - Global coffee traders and roasters say they ...
Fri, Mar 7
Japan's Nikkei ends at 6-month low as tech shares fall, stronger yen weighs
TOKYO, March 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell more than 2% to end at a six-month low on Friday, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street declines and a stronger yen weighed on exporters.The Nikkei .N225 closed down 2.17% at 36,887.17, its lowest close since September 18, after...
Fri, Mar 7
UK regulators to convene captive roundtable in next stage of discussions
March 6 - (The Insurer) - The UK is pushing ahead with plans to implement a new captive framework, with the Prudential Regulation Authority seeking to convene a roundtable of existing captive owners and Airmic members as part of the next stage of dialogue.
Fri, Mar 7
METALS-Shanghai copper hits near five-month high on China stimulus hopes
By Anushree Mukherjee March 7 (Reuters) - Shanghai copper rose to its highest in nearly five months on Friday, amid hopes of further stimulus from top consumer China and concerns about U.S. tariff on copper imports.The most-active copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange SCFcv1 jumped 0.4...
Fri, Mar 7
Oil set for biggest weekly drop since October on tariff uncertainty, supply gains
BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - Oil prices were little changed on Friday but were set for their biggest weekly decline since October as the uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy is creating concerns about demand growth at the same time major producers are set to increase output.
Fri, Mar 7
Trump delays tariffs for goods under Mexico, Canada trade deal
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump suspended on Thursday tariffs of 25% he had imposed this week on most goods from Canada and Mexico, the latest twist in a fluctuating trade policy that has whipsawed markets and fanned worries about inflation and growth.
Fri, Mar 7
China's coal imports nudge up to record, but risks to outlook rise
BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - China's coal imports rose 2.1% year-on-year to a record high for the January-February period, official data showed on Friday, as arbitrage opportunities remained open, but risks grew for imports in the months ahead.
Fri, Mar 7
[Reuters Analysis] For markets, German fiscal splurge blurs ECB outlook
LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - A tectonic shift in German fiscal policy has compounded uncertainty for traders trying to bet on how fast the European Central Bank will cut rates for the rest of the year, with a change to the bank's guidance on Thursday reinforcing that.
Fri, Mar 7
Japan's 10-year bond yield retreats from near 16-year high as investors unwind positions
TOKYO, March 7 (Reuters) - Japan's 10-year government bond (JGB) yield retreated from a 16-year high on Friday, while yields on super-long dated bonds tracked soaring German bund yields higher on Berlin's plans for a massive spending package.
Fri, Mar 7
JGB yields track German peers to fresh 16-year peaks
TOKYO, March 7 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields extended their climb to fresh 16-year highs on Friday, tracking soaring German bund yields on Berlin's plans for a massive spending package.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 1 basis point (bp) to 1.525% and earlier touched 1.53%, t...
Fri, Mar 7
[Reuters Analysis] Zelenskiy-Trump clash at White House sparks global rethink by US allies: Peter Apps
LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - As they watched Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy evicted from the White House last week after an unprecedented live televised quarrel with President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance, some of America’s closest allies began to swiftly rea...
Fri, Mar 7
Fed Bostic tips Fed on hold till this summer
The Atlanta Fed pres says Fed may need to stay patient on policy till summerEconomy seen in 'incredible flux', hard to know where things will landNeed to be mindful of any changes that impact prices and employmentTariffs introduce elevated costs, may translate to higher prices eventuallyAlre...
Fri, Mar 7
Brazil touts 'positive' call with senior U.S. trade official
BRASILIA, March 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Thursday held a "positive" video call with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that focused in part on U.S. tariff policy, the vice president's office said.
Fri, Mar 7
Japan FinMin mouthing on FX seen just lip-service
Japan FinMin Kato vowed appropriate action excessive FX moves todayImportant for currencies to move in stable manner reflecting fundamentalsRecent FX moves one-sided, rapidThese comments somewhat of a surprise with govt seen happy with JPY gainsRecent JPY gains also relatively "orderly", not...
Fri, Mar 7
Oil steadies in choppy trading on tariff uncertainty, OPEC+ hike plans
Mexico wins one-month tariff exemption; nothing yet for CanadaUS to exert maximum pressure on Iran via sanctionsPutin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's securityBy Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Oil settled largely unchanged in choppy trade on Thursday, with ...
Thu, Mar 6
Mocking him as 'Micron', Russia warns Macron not to threaten it
Moscow opposes European peacekeeping troops in UkraineMacron open to discussing sharing nuclear deterrenceRussia says Macron should not threaten Russia Kremlin agrees "proxy war" should endEx-President Medvedev calls Macron 'Micron'By Guy Faulconbridge and Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW, M...
Thu, Mar 6
Macy's forecasts 2025 sales, profit below estimates on inflation, tariff uncertainty
By Ananya Mariam Rajesh March 6 (Reuters) - Macy's M.N forecast annual sales and profit below Wall Street expectations on Thursday, reflecting a broader trend among U.S. retailers grappling with reduced consumer spending amid the added pressure of new trade restrictions.Shares of the company ...
Thu, Mar 6
After Trump's tariffs, Mexico seeks Asian and European crude oil buyers
MEXICO CITY, March 6 (Reuters) - Mexican state company Pemex is in talks with potential buyers in Asia, including China, and Europe, as it seeks alternative markets for its crude after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports, a senior Mexican government official said.
Thu, Mar 6
Sterling extends drop versus euro after German fiscal boost
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - The pound extended a slide against the euro on Thursday, dropping to its weakest level since January as the single currency benefited from an improving growth outlook after Germany announced plans to massively boost fiscal spending.
Thu, Mar 6
[Reuters Analysis] Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy
LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - A defence spending surge could boost Europe's sluggish economy as long as it provides a springboard for a broader industrial revival and if governments convince the sector that the funding is there for the long haul.
Thu, Mar 6
