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Bund yields near 15-year high as Middle East conflict fears linger
Investors cautious on Middle East developmentsPMI survey shows private sector growth stalls in MarchCurrent situation similar to the start of 2022 inflation shock, Citi economist saysBy Stefano Rebaudo March 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone benchmark Bund yields edged down from their highest levels in ne...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
UK businesses show growth and inflation hit from Iran war
Preliminary composite PMI 51.0 vs 53.7 in FebruaryPMI comes in below all forecasts in Reuters pollManufacturers' input costs leap by most since 1992First survey to show extent of impact from warReeves to speak to parliament later on TuesdayBy David Milliken and William Schomberg LONDON, March...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
BlueBay unveils launch of long-only Japanese government bond fund
By Junko FujitaTOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) - RBC BlueBay Asset Management on Tuesday unveiled the launch of a long-only, yen-denominated fund focused on Japanese government bonds (JGBs), becoming the latest foreign investment firm to bet on the volatile debt market.BlueBay is seeking to attract Japane...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
Austrian central bank expects less growth, more inflation due to Iran war
Higher oil prices and uncertainty cloud outlook, ONB saysRevises forecasts for growth, inflation by 0.3 points eachMove is based on assumption conflict ends before summer VIENNA, March 24 (Reuters) - Austria's central bank expects less economic growth and more inflation in Austria because of ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
HUF: War risk delays rate cuts – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister notes that despite low Hungarian inflation and February’s initial 25 bp cut, the Iran war has shifted priorities, with markets and the bank expecting the central bank of Hungary, Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) to hold rates today.
UK Business Growth Weakest Since September As Iran War Drives Up Costs, Survey Shows
LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - British business activity grew at the slowest pace in six months in March as conflict in the Middle East triggered the biggest month-on-month acceleration in manufacturers' input costs since 1992, according to a survey released on Tuesday.Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
Euro zone growth nearly stalls as Middle East war fuels inflation surge, PMI shows
LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone private sector growth slowed sharply in March as the Middle East war drove input costs to their highest in more than three years and triggered the worst supply chain disruptions since mid-2022, a survey showed on Tuesday.The S&P Global flash euro zone Compo...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
BoJ: April hike expected after soft data – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes softer Japanese data, with composite PMI slipping and core CPI falling below target for the first time in four years, largely due to fuel subsidies. Despite this, PMIs show rising input prices and a weak Japanese Yen.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 24
German private sector growth slows to 3-month low, PMI shows
By Maria MartinezBERLIN, March 24 (Reuters) - Germany's private sector growth slowed to its weakest pace in three months in March as services lost momentum and costs surged amid the conflict in the Middle East.The Flash Germany Composite PMI, a preliminary estimate, fell to 51.9 in March from 53...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
Chinese firms' involvement in 5G network may deter investors, EU warns Vietnam
EU flags security concerns as Hanoi awards contracts to Huawei, ZTEEU's Sikela says data security worries may discourage investmentHuawei, ZTE have rejected concerns as baseless, call curbs unfairBy Francesco Guarascio HANOI, March 24 (Reuters) - The involvement of Chinese vendors in the roll...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
Equities: Cyclicals rebound as de-escalation hopes surface – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports a sharp rebound in global equities after US President Trump signalled negotiations and a five-day halt to strikes on Iranian energy assets. European indices reversed steep losses, while US benchmarks closed higher.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 24
BoJ’s Ueda Says to Expect Underlying Inflation to Accelerate Moderately
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday that he expects underlying inflation to accelerate moderately. Ueda added that he will guide monetary policy appropriately to stably achieve our inflation target accompanied by wage gains.Fxstreet
Tue, Mar 24
Goldman Sachs slashes India growth forecast, warns currency strain will force rate hike
MUMBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs has pared its growth estimate for India for 2026, while forecasting a 50 basis points hike in policy rates as the South Asian economy contends with sharp depreciation in its currency.Goldman forecasts the Indian economy will grow by 5.9% in calendar year 20...Reuters
Tue, Mar 24
