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China factories log fastest growth in a year as war risks loom large
Official March manufacturing PMI at 50.4, up from February's 49.0Headline figure marks strongest growth in a year, helped by improved demandNon-manufacturing PMI also turns up to 50.1Middle East war adds to uncertainty, fuels growth risksBy Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters)...Reuters
Tue, Mar 31
JGBs rally as demand rises at auction, markets eye rate-hike odds
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Tuesday as demand increased at a sale of two-year securities and markets assessed the central bank's response to inflationary pressures from the Middle East crisis.The benchmark 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JB...Reuters
Tue, Mar 31
US President Trump willing to end Iran war without reopening Strait of Hormuz – WSJ
Citing administration officials, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the US military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 31
China's factory activity returns to expansion, PMI shows
BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) - China's factory activity returned to growth in March, supported by improved demand, an official survey showed on Tuesday.The official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 50.4, up from 49.0 in February and above the 50-mark separating growth...Reuters
Tue, Mar 31
China's NBS Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing PMIs return to expansion in March
China’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) jumped to 50.4 in March, compared to 49 in February, according to the latest data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 31
Core Inflation in Japan's Capital Slows, but War-driven Price Jump Looms
March Tokyo core CPI rises 1.7% yr/yr vs forecast +1.8%Index excluding fresh food, fuel rises 2.3% yr/yrWeak yen, oil spike seen propping up prices aheadMarkets see 70% chance of April rate hikeBy Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Annual core inflation in Tokyo slowed to a nearly two-year ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 31
Japanese Government Bonds Hold Steady Before Two-year Auction
TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds (JGBs) held steady on Tuesday ahead of a sale of two-year securities, with markets assessing the central bank's response to rising inflationary pressures from the Middle East crisis.Reuters
Tue, Mar 31
Australian Dollar Advances as Rba Minutes Flag More Tightening
AUD/USD halts its five-day losing streak, trading around 0.6860 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair advances as the Australian Dollar (AUD) receives support after the Reserve Bank of Australia released its March Meeting Minutes.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 31
Japan February factory output falls 2.1% month-on-month
TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output was down 2.1% in February from the previous month, matching the median market forecast, government data showed on Tuesday.Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect seasonally adjusted output to rise 3.8% in Mar...Reuters
Mon, Mar 30
