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Euro zone factory growth hit 44-month high in February, PMI shows
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace in nearly four years last month as new orders bounced and factory output rose although rising cost pressures squeezed margins, a survey showed on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Swiss industry sees small recovery after tariff-hit 2025
ZURICH, March 2 (Reuters) - Swiss industry is seeing small signs of a recovery after suffering from "horrendous" tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025, the sector's trade association said on Monday.Shipments to the United States, the second-biggest market for Swiss machi...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
German 2-year bond yields nudge higher as Middle East conflict sparks inflation concerns
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Short-dated euro zone government bond yields nudged above multi-month lows on Monday, as concern mounted over the impact of prolonged conflict in the Middle East on global growth and inflation.Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
TREASURIES-Yields edge up as inflation fears overtake safe-haven demand
SINGAPORE/LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Short-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday as an early bout of safe-haven buying over the risk of a drawn-out Middle East conflict gave way to investor concern about a spike in global inflation due to a surge in oil prices.Two-year Treasury yields US2YT=RR,...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Japan faces risks from Iran conflict that complicates BOJ rate path
Spike in oil costs to hurt Japan's import-reliant economyDegree of damage to depend on operations around Strait of HormuzBOJ may take wait-and-see approach, delay rate-hike timingPM says govt ready to act flexibly to minimise economic impactBOJ expected to continue raising rates, deputy governor...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
China's annual parliament meet to unveil roadmap for tech race with the West
China to detail 5-year tech strategy at NPC opening session on ThursdayAI, humanoids, and space are expected areas of focusBeijing's new tech policies would come as US, China jostle over supply chainsBy Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, March 2 (Reuters) - China will outline this week...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
German retail sales fall more than expected in January
March 2 (Reuters) - German retail sales fell more than expected in January, decreasing by 0.9% compared to the previous month, data showed on Monday. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.2% decrease. The federal statistics office publishes more details on its website.Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
India's economic growth slips to 7.8%, but still leads major nations
India remains fastest-growing major economy globallyModi's government revamps economic data for accuracyGrowth at 7.8% in October-December quarter; projected at 7.6% in 2025-26Private consumption expands 8.7% year-on-year in Q32026/27 growth seen at 7%–7.4% under new GDP series, economic adviser...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Japan faces growth risks, slower BOJ rate hikes from Iran conflict
Spike in oil costs to hurt Japan's import-reliant economyDegree of damage to depend on operations around Strait of HormuzBOJ may take wait-and-see approach, delay rate-hike timingBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Japan faces risks of low growth and high inflation if a prolonged Middl...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
TREASURIES-Bonds rally in rush from risk over Middle East war
SINGAPORE, March 2 (Reuters) - Investor fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict triggered a rush into U.S. Treasuries on Monday, in a broad risk-off move that pushed yields to multi-month lows.The benchmark 10-year yield US10YT=RR fell to an 11-month low of 3.9260% early in the Asian session, whil...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Japan's factory activity hits near 4-year high in February, PMI shows
TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity accelerated in February to its fastest pace in almost four years, as robust demand led to sharp increases in output, new orders and employment across the board, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.The S&P Global Japan Manufacturi...Reuters
Mon, Mar 2
Australia's home prices keep rising in February, defying rate hike
SYDNEY, March 2 (Reuters) - Australia's housing prices rose again in February as mid-sized capitals like Perth and Brisbane chalked up solid gains, defying last month's rate hike, data from Cotality showed on Monday.However, prices in Sydney and Melbourne flatlined, which could signal an eas...Reuters
Sun, Mar 1
BYD February vehicle sales fall at steepest pace since pandemic
BEIJING, March 1 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD 1211.HK 002594.SZ recorded the biggest fall in global sales in six years last month against a backdrop of fierce competition in the world's largest auto market.BYD's February sales dropped 41.1% from a year earlier, the sixth co...Reuters
Sun, Mar 1
BYD February vehicle sales fall at steepest pace since pandemic
BEIJING, March 1 (Reuters) - Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD 1211.HK 002594.SZ recorded the biggest fall in global sales in six years last month.BYD's February sales plunged by 41.1% from a year earlier, the sixth consecutive month of decline, according to a stock market filing on Sunday. The...Reuters
Sun, Mar 1
China's new home prices fall at fastest pace in over 3 years in February, survey shows
BEIJING, March 1 (Reuters) - China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than three years in February, a private survey showed on Sunday, underscoring the property sector's struggle to find a floor despite a stream of policy support.New home prices in 100 cities slipped 0.04% mo...Reuters
Sun, Mar 1
QUOTES-Global reaction to US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.Tehran responded by launching missiles at Israel and called the strikes against it unprovoked and illegal.Below is international reaction to the attack...Reuters
Sat, Feb 28
S&P raises Portugal outlook to 'positive' citing economic resilience
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Global ratings agency S&P on Friday raised its outlook on Portugal to "positive" from "stable", citing a resilient economy and steep downward trajectory in government debt levels."Portugal will continue to bring net general government debt down, supported b...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
CORRECTED-WRAPUP 2-US producer prices increase strongly in January
Producer Price Index increases 0.5% in JanuaryExcluding food and energy, goods prices jump 0.7%Economists forecasting strong core PCE inflation for January By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices accelerated in January, with the cost of goods outside the volatile foo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Fed chief nominee Warsh faces hurdles as clock ticks on Powell's term
US Senate will decide whether to confirm Warsh as next Fed chiefPowell's term as head of US central bank ends on May 15Department of Justice investigation into Powell complicates Warsh nominationTrump wants a Fed chief who will deliver big interest rate cutsBy Ann Saphir Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pr...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
Trump's Fed chief nominee faces hurdles as clock ticks on Powell's term
US Senate will decide whether to confirm Warsh as next Fed chiefPowell's term as head of US central bank ends on May 15Department of Justice investigation into Powell complicates Warsh nominationTrump wants a Fed chief who will deliver big interest rate cutsBy Ann Saphir Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pr...Reuters
Fri, Feb 27
