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BOJ to consider slower bond taper as fresh global risks emerge
BOJ concludes 2-day meeting, decision expected 0230-0400GMTBoard to make no major change to this year's bond taper planBOJ to consider slowing pace of taper from fiscal 2026Governor Ueda to brief media 0630GMTFocus on Ueda's view on US tariff risks, domestic food inflationBy Leika Kihara ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
South Carolina's Republican governor asks to be left out of Trump offshore drilling plan
June 16 (Reuters) - The Republican governor of South Carolina appealed to the Trump administration on Monday to leave his state out of an impending plan to increase offshore oil and gas production.The letter comes as the administration wraps up a 45-day request for public input into a federal offsho...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
TREASURIES-US yields rise before retail sales, import price data
Investors worry Middle East conflict will increase inflationUS Treasury sees good demand for $13 billion 20-year auctionFed's rate projections will be the focus when the meeting ends on WednesdayBy Karen Brettell June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday, ahead of key economic d...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
US 20-year Treasury yields edge higher despite solid auction
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's sale of $13 billion in 20-year bonds showed solid demand on Monday in line with last week's 10-year and 30-year debt auctions that were also well-received. The auction priced at a high yield of 4.942%, lower than the market's rate forecas...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
EU dismisses reports that it is ready to accept flat 10% U.S. tariff
BRUSSELS, June 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission dismissed on Monday reports suggesting it was willing to accept a broad U.S. tariff of 10% on EU goods as speculative and said they did not reflect current discussions. "Negotiations are ongoing, and no agreement has been reached at th...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Trump urges Iran to negotiate, floats G7 shake-up
US President Donald Trump said that "Iran is not winning this way," adding that they should talk "before it's too late." He said that Iranians want to talk about a de-escalation. He also delivered some trade comments focused on Canada.Fxstreet
Mon, Jun 16
TREASURIES-US yields fall on report Iran seeks end to hostilities
Investors worry Middle East conflict will increase inflationUS Treasury to sell $13 billion in 20-year bonds on MondayFed's rate projections will be focus of meeting ending WednesdayBy Karen Brettell June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Monday on a report that Iran has been urgent...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Euro area government bond yields edge lower, oil prices and Fed in focus
By Stefano Rebaudo June 16 (Reuters) - Euro area government bond yields edged lower on Monday, as inflation fears faded after oil prices stabilised, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later this week.Iranian missiles struck Israel overnight, fuelling concerns among w...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
TREASURIES-US yields edge up on inflation concerns, before 20-year auction
Investors worry Middle East conflict will increase inflationUS Treasury to sell $13 bln 20-year bonds on MondayRate projections focus for Fed meeting that concludes WednesdayBy Karen Brettell June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Monday on concerns that the conflict in the Midd...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Investment flows in 2023 into developing countries at lowest since 2005, World Bank says
FDI flows into advanced economies at lowest level since 1996Countries should ditch trade restrictions, chief economist saysTrade tensions, uncertainty depress outlook for FDIBy Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - Foreign direct investment flows into developing economies dropped to $435 ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Canadian home sales rise, prices flat in May on a monthly basis
OTTAWA, June 16 (Reuters) - Canadian home sales rose 3.6% in May from April and were down 4.3% on an annual basis, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Monday.The industry group's Home Price Index was almost unchanged on the month and was down 3.5% annually, while the nation...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Brazil's economic activity exceeds expectations ahead of interest rate decision
BRASILIA, June 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's economic activity grew more than expected in April, according to central bank data released on Monday, reinforcing signs of resilience despite elevated borrowing costs ahead of the central bank's key interest rate decision this week. The IBC-B...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
Canadian housing starts largely flat in May from April - CMHC
OTTAWA, June 16 (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts were largely flat in May compared with April as a slight rise in groundbreaking in multiple unit urban homes was offset by a marginal drop in starts in single-family detached urban homes, national housing agency data showed on Monday.The seasonally...Reuters
Mon, Jun 16
