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WRAPUP 2-Low US weekly jobless claims signal stable labor market
Weekly jobless claims decrease 8,000 to 205,000Continuing claims increase 10,000 to 1.857 millionNew home sales tumble 17.6% to near 3-1/2-year low in JanuaryBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly f...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Another oil price jump further pushes out Fed rate-cut odds
Geopolitical tensions drive oil prices above $118 a barrelFed Chair Powell warns of uncertainty in economic projectionsInvestors see creeping odds for Fed rate hike by year-endBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - An overnight jump in oil prices on the heels of a hawkish Federal Re...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
TREASURIES -US front-end yields rise sharply as Fed cuts priced out
Fed rate cut view trimmed amid global central bank decisionsBoE, ECB decisions highlight inflation risks from conflictUS yield curve flattens as short-term rates rise fasterBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, Amanda Cooper and Rae Wee NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yie...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
IMF says it's updating assessment of US economy to reflect impact of Iran war
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Thursday said it is updating a recently completed review of the U.S. economy to reflect the impact of the Iran war.IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack said the updated assessment would be considered by the IMF's board in coming weeks a...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Swiss gold exports drop 18% m/m in February
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Gold exports from Switzerland in February fell 18% from the previous month to the lowest level since August as shipments to Britain and India slowed, Swiss customs data showed on Thursday.Deliveries from Switzerland, the world's biggest bullion refining and transit h...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
IMF says prolonged increase in energy prices could boost inflation, lower growth
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The IMF on Thursday said it was closely monitoring developments in the Iran war and the resulting disruptions to energy production, warning that prolonged increases in energy prices could boost inflation and lower growth globally. Julie Kozack, spokesperson for ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
US new home sales drop to near 3-1/2-year low in January
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell more than expected in January, hitting their lowest level in nearly 3-1/2 years, likely weighed down by harsh winter weather. New home sales tumbled 17.6% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 587,000 units, the lowe...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Alibaba misses expectations as e-commerce holds back growing cloud business
Alibaba's revenue, net income miss analysts' estimatesCloud revenue grows 36%, AI business to separate from cloud armAlibaba's shares drop more than 6% in early tradingSingles' Day promotions fail to boost consumer enthusiasmBy Akash Sriram and Casey Hall March 19 (Reuters) - Alib...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
US extends protection of Venezuela-owned Citgo from creditors
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The United States has extended a license that protects Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum from creditors through May 5, according to a posting on Thursday on the Treasury Department's website.Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
RPT-TEXT-Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
March 19 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260319~93b...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
TEXT-Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
March 19 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260319~93b...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
