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When are the UK Retail Sales and how could they affect GBP/USD?
The UK Office for National Statistics will publish the monthly Retail Sales figures later this Friday, at 07:00 GMT. The report is expected to show that sales at the retail level declined sharply by 0.8% in February, compared to the 1.8% rise recorded in the previous month.
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Fri, Mar 27
Japanese bond yields surge on inflation concerns and BOJ signals
By Satoshi SugiyamaTOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields rose on Friday, with five-year yields hitting a record high, as the Middle East conflict and recent central bank signals heightened inflation concerns and led investors to reprice the path of rate hikes.The five-year yiel...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
BOJ likely to warn of inflation whiplash from Iran war, ex-central bank executive says
Before Iran war, BOJ likely planned to hike in March or AprilApril quarterly report to warn of huge risks to inflationBOJ likely won't decide on rates in April until last minuteBOJ expected to focus on long-term inflation outlook, 2027 wagesBy Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, March 27 (R...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - March 27
March 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.The Times- Big Four firm Ernst & Young has set aside a record 188 million pounds ($250.5 million) to cover the mounting...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
China's industrial profits jump as Middle East war casts long shadow
Jan-Feb industrial profits up 15.2% y/y vs 0.6% y/y growth in 2025Computer, electronic equipment makers among sectors with fastest profit growthBusiness margins still under pressure from rising costsMiddle East war raises inflation and growth risks BEIJING, March 27 (Reuters) - China's indust...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
China's industrial profits rise 15.2% in January-February
BEIJING, March 27 (Reuters) - Profits at China's industrial firms grew 15.2% in the first two months over the same period last year, official data showed on Friday.The growth accelerated from a 0.6% increase for the whole of last year, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics.Ind...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Miran Lays Out Path to Shrink Central Bank Balance Sheet Further
Fed's Miran says there's a path to trim Fed holdings substantiallyChanging market liquidity demand could reduce Fed holdingsMiran also says smaller balance sheet could require easier monetary policy stanceBy Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Jefferson 'Somewhat Concerned' About Private Credit Vulnerablities
March 26 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday he was "somewhat concerned" about vulnerabilities in private credit, which has ballooned in recent years but has not yet gone through a full credit cycle that would test its resilience.Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Jefferson: Geopolitical tensions pose upside risks to inflation forecast
Federal Reserve (Fed) Vice Chair of Supervision Philip Jefferson said Thursday evening that the current policy stance should continue to support the labor market and allow inflation to resume its decline.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Barr: Iran Oil Price Shock Could Shift Inflation Expectations and Delay Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Michael Barr said on Thursday that the economy has remained resilient through a series of shocks, but those have complicated the central bank reaching its 2% inflation goal.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Miran: Shrinking the size of the balance sheet is desirable
Federal Reserve (Fed) Governor Stephen Miran said on Thursday that shrinking the size of the balance sheet allows for easier interest rate policy. Those who think that the Fed balance sheet can’t shrink ‘simply lack imagination’, Miran added further.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
NY Fed's Perli says uncertainty is affecting government bond market
NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury market continues to function well amid a sharp rise in uncertainty, the official responsible for implementing Federal Reserve monetary policy said on Thursday.“The important thing” is that the government bond market is still working and some of the we...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
NY Fed official said central bank bill buying should moderate soon
NY Fed's Perli says slow down in Treasury bill buying loomsPeril says large size of bill buying aimed to front run tax datePerli flags uncertainty about tax date liquidityBy Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's Treasury bill buying is likely to slow no...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Fed's Barr: Need to be vigilant against rise in inflation expectations
By Howard SchneiderWASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - A price shock from higher oil prices could trigger rising inflation expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve needs to guard against, Fed Governor Michael Barr said on Thursday, a further reason the Fed should take time to assess the economy befor...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
