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Japan proposes to buy U.S. chip products in tariff talks, Asahi says
TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Japan has proposed purchasing billions of dollars worth of U.S. semiconductor products during ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States, the Asahi newspaper reported, citing an unidentified source.
Reuters
Wed, May 28
Yields dip as Japan's possible bond shift eases supply worries
NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields declined on Tuesday as concerns over rising global government debt supply, which lifted bond yields last week, were partly eased by expectations that Japan could issue less longer-dated debt.Reuters
Wed, May 28
US yields slide as Japan’s signal shift in debt strategy
US Treasury yields fall across the whole curve due to concerns over an increase in rising global government debt supply, which sent yields rising last week, retraced somewhat on expectations that Japan could begin to issue short-term debt.Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
RBNZ expected to cut interest rates amid concerns over economic growth, US tariffs
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is widely expected to lower the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 3.25% from 3.50% after concluding its May monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
Brazil not testing cows for bird flu despite dairy cases in US
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, May 27 (Reuters) - Brazil has not yet tested cows for bird flu, despite hundreds of cases in the dairy herd in the U.S., because it is focusing on poultry outbreaks after its first confirmed case on a farm this month, the country's chief veterinarian said on T...Reuters
Tue, May 27
ECB’s Lane: We are in a zone of normal central banking
Philip Lane, the chief economist of the European Central Bank, indicated that although the majority of factors suggested a continued decline in euro area inflation, there were also concerns, such as the possibility of unsuccessful EU-US trade negotiations, that could lead to an increase in inflation
Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
WRAPUP 2-US business spending on equipment softening as tariff uncertainty persists
Core capital goods orders dive 1.3% in AprilShipments of core capital goods dip 0.1%Durable goods orders decline 6.3% Consumer confidence improves; tariffs anxiety lingersBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods plunged by the most in six...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Poland's polarisation hurts fiscal consolidation, S&P says
WARSAW, May 27 (Reuters) - The Polish government's willingness to reign in a bloated deficit may be sapped by the fear of losing elections, S&P's expert on Central/Eastern Europe said on Tuesday, amid political polarisation in the country.S&P's outlook for Poland remains stable a...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Euro zone yields edge down on French inflation data, tariff concerns
By Stefano Rebaudo May 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields dropped on Tuesday after French inflation data came in weaker than expected, while concerns about the potential adverse economic impact of U.S. tariffs persisted.Borrowing costs edged up on Monday as the U.S. backed away from its threat ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Brazil confident it can seal regional trade deals with EU, US despite bird flu
By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS, May 27 (Reuters) - Brazil is negotiating with the European Union and the United States to limit bird flu-related trade restrictions to affected regions, Brazil's veterinary officer said on Tuesday, expressing strong confidence in reaching agreements.Brazil, the...Reuters
Tue, May 27
TREASURIES-Long-term yields dip as Japan's possible bond shift eases supply worries
Japan mulls cut to long-dated bond issuanceEuro area bond yields drop after weak French inflation dataOrders for durable goods drop less than anticipatedTwo-year auction on deck later on TuesdayBy Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Tuesday as concerns...Reuters
Tue, May 27
ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members
Anwar says ASEAN has to protect its turfSoutheast Asian countries among hardest hit by US tariffsASEAN calls for nationwide expansion of Myanmar ceasefireChina's Li urges multilateralism, says trade barriers must be liftedBrunei sultan 'in good health' after being admitted to hospitalBy ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Global insurance premiums rise 8.6% to 7 trillion euros: Allianz
May 27 - (The Insurer) - Global insurance premiums grew 8.6% with the addition of 557 billion euros in new premiums, Allianz said in its 2025 Global Insurance Report on Tuesday.Total premium income reached 7 trillion euros across life, property and casualty (P&C) and health segments, the report ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US consumer confidence improves in May, tariffs anxiety lingers
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer confidence improved in May after deteriorating for five straight months amid a truce in the trade war between Washington and China, though households continued to worry about tariffs raising prices and hurting the economy.The Conference Board said on Tues...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Trump says EU call to set up trade meetings is positive
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the EU's move to set up talks was positive and that he hoped Europe would "open up" to trade with the U.S. even as he reiterated his threat to unilaterally impose trade terms if no agreement emerges."I have ju...Reuters
Tue, May 27
