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TREASURIES-Yields decline from highs after Trump delays attack on Iran's power plants
Yields fell after Trump's announcement on Iran talks10-year yield fell to low of 4.305%, then rose to 4.34%U.S. rate futures price in possible interest rate hikeBy Matt TracyWASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields retreated from multi-month highs in morning trading after U.S. Presi...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
UK considers expanding regulatory powers to tackle energy price gouging, profiteering
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters) - Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that his government may consider expanding the powers of the competition regulator to tackle price gouging and profiteering in the energy market, given the impact of the Middle East conflict."We are looking at ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
Italy bucks EU trend with 7.2% US export surge in 2025
ROME, March 23 (Reuters) - Italy was the only major EU economy to record a significant increase in exports to the U.S. in 2025, despite the tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, official statistics show.Italian goods exports to the United States rose 7.2% year-on-year, while German and Spani...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
Banxico: Inflation risks complicate rate-cut path – Rabobank
Rabobank strategists Molly Schwartz and Christian Lawrence preview the March 26 Banxico meeting, expecting the overnight policy rate to be held at 7.00%. They note rising inflation risks linked to the Iran war and internal Board divisions between inflation hawks and growth doves.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 23
US construction spending unexpectedly falls in January
WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in January amid broad weakness in private projects, government data showed.The Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Monday that construction spending dropped 0.3% after an upwardly revised 0.8% jump in December,...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
UK must prepare for prolonged Middle East conflict, Starmer says
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that Britain must plan for the possibility that the Iran war could continue for some time, but added that he had no "meaningful concerns" about energy supply."All of our focus and energy has to be in the swif...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
US President Trump: Strait of Hormuz will be opened very soon if there's a deal
United States (US) President Donald Trump said that he had some strong talks over the Iran war and that they’ll see where the talks lead. Adding that if the talks can carry through, the conflict will end, speaking to reporters before boarding his presidential plane on Monday.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 23
Mozambique central bank leaves policy rate unchanged
March 23 (Reuters) - Mozambique's central bank left its main interest rate MZMIMO=ECI unchanged at 9.25% in a decision announced on Monday.The Bank of Mozambique said at its last rate-setting meeting in January that it was nearing the end of an easing cycle. At the time the Southern African c...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
Kenya Airways says Iran war has led to demand hike for its flights
NAIROBI, March 23 (Reuters) - Kenya Airways KQNA.NR said on Monday demand for seats on its flights had jumped due to the effects of war in the Middle East, with most of the gains coming from Europe, the U.S. and Asia.The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upset the global aviation industry, prompting some...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
Fed's Miran still believes Fed should cut interest rates - Bloomberg TV
Fed's Miran advocates for gradual interest rate cuts despite oil price surgeMiran tells Bloomberg unclear how oil surge will hit economy Miran says no sign yet higher oil prices destabilizing inflation By Michael S. DerbyMarch 23 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
FACTBOX-Major brokerages see ECB rate hikes, postpone BoE cuts as inflation risks rise
March 23 (Reuters) - Global brokerages are increasingly betting the European Central Bank could raise rates as early as April, while pushing back rate-cut expectations for the Bank of England, after policymakers warned the Middle East war is stoking inflation risks.Wall Street giants such as Goldman...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
USD: Gradual decline as growth slows – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas strategists expect the US economy to grow above potential in 2026, with GDP at 2.9% and inflation at 3.0%, keeping the Federal Reserve on hold after three cuts in 2025. They project the Fed Funds target range at 3.5%-3.75% through 2026.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 23
Fed's Miran still believes Fed should cut interest rates
March 23 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Monday it is too soon to say what the energy price shock due to the Iran war will do to inflation, and still thinks rate cuts are warranted to support the job market.“Traditionally, you would look through an oil price shock like thi...Reuters
Mon, Mar 23
US President Trump: Iran wants to make a deal badly, could be within five days or sooner
United States President Donald Trump told Fox Business Network on Monday that Iran wants to make a "deal badly," adding that a deal could be reached within five days or even sooner, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 23
