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IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level agreement on $1.2 billion disbursement
March 27 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund and Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement on the South Asian nation's loan program, a key step toward unlocking $1.2 billion in funding, the fund said on Friday.The agreement, which requires IMF board approval, would give Pakistan acces...Reuters
Sat, Mar 28
Thai Baht: War-driven pressures challenge BOT stance – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng highlights that Thailand’s financial markets, particularly the Thai Baht (THB) and equities, are under pressure due to vulnerability to Middle East conflict-related commodity shocks.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
Water production plant, industrial facility hit in Iran, IAEA says
March 27 (Reuters) - A heavy water production plant at Khondab in Iran was hit on Friday, Iran told the International Atomic Energy Agency."No radiation risk seen as installation contains no declared nuclear material," the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on X.Iran also reported the Khuzestan stee...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Philippines: Extended pause view after BSP off-cycle move – UOB
UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research, via Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting, notes that the central bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept the RRP (Reverse Repurchase Rate) rate at 4.25% in an off-cycle meeting as supply-driven inflation and Middle East risks intensify.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
TREASURIES-Yields rise as Iran war uncertainty keeps energy prices high
By Matt Tracy WASHINGTON, March 27 - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as uncertainty persisted around the Iran war and elevated energy prices.The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes US10YT=RR ticked up and was last up 2.8 basis points at 4.444%. Yields had earlier reached as high as 4.48...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Indonesia: Inflation pressures from Oil and festivals – DBS
DBS Group Research expects Indonesia’s March CPI inflation to stay firm at 4% year-on-year, slightly below February’s 4.8%, but with a faster monthly pace. Analysts highlight the impact of higher energy prices and festive demand, as well as base effects.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
Mexico sets second quarter debt auction plan, prioritizing domestic market
MEXICO CITY, March 27 (Reuters) - Mexico's finance ministry on Monday unveiled its government securities auction program for the second quarter of 2026, emphasizing domestic debt markets to meet financing needs amid global market volatility.The program, which takes effect April 1, aligns with th...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
WRAPUP 2-US consumer sentiment slides to three-month low as war fans inflation fears
Consumer sentiment index falls to 53.3 in March from 56.6 in FebruaryTwelve-month inflation expectations jump to 3.8% from 3.4%By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment fell more than expected in March, touching a three-month low, as war in the Middle East stoked ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
South Korea: Trade resilience and energy-driven CPI – DBS
DBS Group Research sees South Korea’s March exports remaining in double-digit growth, supported by strong AI and data centre demand, higher memory prices and supply shortages, leading to a wider trade surplus despite rising import costs.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Paulson worried about war's impact on inflation expectations
Fed's Paulson sees greater risk commodity shock could drive up inflationShe says job market is fragile, not a source of inflationPaulson said risks to inflation, economic growth have both risenBy Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, March 27 (Reuters) - Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anna P...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Bund yields at 15-year high, traders price in three ECB hikes by September
French 10-year and 30-year yields hit their highest since 2009UBS now forecasts ECB rate hikes in June and SeptemberThe Italian-German yield spread widens up to 100 basis pointsBy Stefano Rebaudo March 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone benchmark Bund yields hit their highest in 15 years on Friday, climbin...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
