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Tariffs hit quarterly US exports from Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Exports from the Belgian Port of Antwerp-Bruges to the United States fell in the third quarter due to U.S. import duties, the port said on Tuesday.It did not specify by how much total exports were down, but said trade in steel had been particularly hit, falling more than a third f...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
Canada CPI expected to rise in September, adding pressure to BoC easing plans
Statistics Canada will publish September’s inflation figures on Tuesday. The numbers will give the Bank of Canada (BoC) a fresh read on price pressure as the central bank weighs its next move on interest rates.
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Tue, Oct 21
ROI-EU gets a lousy ‘Draghi report’ card. But it might not matter: Klement
By Joachim Klement LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - It has been more than a year since Mario Draghi presented his eponymous report urging the European Union to invest heavily to improve productivity and economic resilience. The follow-through by the EU has been roundly criticised. But the region may no...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
Sanae Takaichi wins majority in lower house, set to become first female Japan’s Prime Minister
Japan's Sanae Takaichi is poised to be the country’s first female Prime Minister after getting 237 votes in the Lower House, more than what's needed for a simple majority, BBC reported on Tuesday.Fxstreet
Tue, Oct 21
EUR/JPY rises to near 176.00 ahead of parliamentary vote for Japan’s prime minister
EUR/JPY halts its four-day losing streak, trading around 175.80 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair strengthens as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens ahead of a parliamentary vote likely to confirm Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s next prime minister.
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Tue, Oct 21
Colombia recalls ambassador to US after Trump's tariff threat, drug remarks
Colombia recalls envoy after Trump's tariff threat, 'drug leader' accusationPetro's government describes Trump comments as offensiveColombian president has condemned US military actions in CaribbeanBy Luis Jaime Acosta and Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Colombia said...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
China's new home prices fall at fastest pace in 11 months
63 of 70 cities reported monthly home price declinesSecondary home prices fell broadly across citiesCentral Committee meeting to discuss new five-year development plan BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) - China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in 11 months in September, worsening the propert...Reuters
Tue, Oct 21
USTR proposes 100% tariffs on Nicaraguan goods after finding labor abuses
By David LawderOct 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration may impose tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaraguan goods after finding that Nicaragua's labor and human rights policies are unreasonable and impeding U.S. commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Monday. Releasing the res...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
TREASURIES-US bonds rise amid easing China trade fears, but shutdown keeps investors wary
US yields in consolidation modeWhite House economic adviser says shutdown could end this weekBond market looks to US inflation data on FridayBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries were moderately bid on Monday, with yields edging lower and trading held within tig...Reuters
Mon, Oct 20
