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REUTERS NEXT NEWSMAKER-IMF's Georgieva says recession is not on the horizon despite tariff worries
High-frequency indicators show confidence weakening 'somewhat'Coming update to global outlook to include downward 'correction' to growth estimatesThe longer uncertainty continues, the greater the risk to the outlookBy Andrea Shalal, David Lawder WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - U....Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
WRAPUP 2-Fed officials cautious on rates amid tariff-related inflation risks
Williams sees monetary policy as moderately restrictiveBarkin favors wait-and-see policy approach at this timeTrump administration's tariffs cloud monetary policy outlookBy Michael S. Derby and Ann Saphir NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Argentina poverty levels slide, though many still feel the pinch
By Miguel Lo Bianco and Juan Carlos BustamanteBUENOS AIRES, March 31 (Reuters) - Argentina's poverty rate fell sharply in the second half of 2024, the government's INDEC statistics agency said on Monday, a turnaround for libertarian President Javier Milei after his shock austerity had initia...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
REUTERS NEXT NEWSMAKER-IMF's Georgieva: Recession not on the horizon despite tariff worries
High-frequency indicators show confidence weakening 'somewhat'Coming update to global outlook to include downward 'correction' to growth estimatesThe longer uncertainty continues, the greater the risk to the outlookBy Andrea Shalal, David Lawder WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - U....Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
REUTERS NEXT NEWSMAKER-IMF says Argentina's request for 40% disbursement from new loan is 'reasonable'
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund views Argentina's request for an initial 40% disbursement from the $20 billion new loan program it is negotiating with the global lender as "reasonable," IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told R...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Fed's Barkin: There is a risk on the employment side
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin hit the wires on Monday, cautioning that while US economic data remains overall firm, there are still risks present and cracks beginning to form in key data releases.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 31
REUTERS NEXT NEWSMAKER-US disinflation may slow, but Fed goals still intact, IMF's Georgieva says
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the disinflation process may slow a bit in 2025, but not enough to alter the Federal Reserve's goals of returning to its 2% target in 2026.Georgieva told a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker event that r...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Fed's Williams: The economy does not have stagflation right now
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York President John Williams noted on Monday that while the US economy isn't presenting evidence of "stagflation", a difficult period marked by rising inflation coupled with slumping economic stability, trade policy uncertainty remains a key issue for policymakers.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 31
Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned -Yahoo Finance
By Michael S. DerbyNEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Monday that monetary policy is “well positioned” for what the economy might do this year, as he acknowledged there are risks on the inflation front. Williams, speaking in an interview o...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Fed's Williams says monetary policy well positioned -Yahoo Finance
By Michael S. DerbyNEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Monday that monetary policy is “well positioned” for what the economy might do this year, as he acknowledged there are risks on the inflation front. Williams, speaking in an interview o...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Colombia central bank board holds rate at 9.5% on inflation, external concerns
By Nelson Bocanegra and Carlos Vargas BOGOTA, March 31 (Reuters) - Colombia's central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 9.5% on Monday, surprising the market, which expected policymakers to resume cuts to borrowing costs despite inflation pressures and a difficult fiscal situation.The ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Fed's Barkin: Let's wait and see on rate cuts
March 31 (Reuters) - Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Thomas Barkin on Monday said that the timing of any interest-rate cuts will depend on what happens with inflation, and that while he's nervous tariffs will push up prices, he is also nervous that higher tariffs could hurt the job marke...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
TREASURIES-US Treasury yields off early lows as tariff details awaited
Goldman Sachs raises U.S. recession probability to 35%Trump's tariffs increase risk-off sentiment among investors10-year yield on track for third straight monthly fallBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, March 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Monday, rebounding from earlie...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Ukraine's debt close to wiping out Trump election gains as truce prospects dim
Falls almost wipe out post Trump win Ukraine bond rally Trump hits out at Kyiv for backtracking on minerals dealStats office says growth just short of GDP warrant triggerBy Libby George and Marc Jones LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government debt was close to wiping out all the g...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Poverty-hit Argentines rummage for food even as economic outlook improves
By Miguel Lo Bianco and Juan Carlos BustamanteBUENOS AIRES, March 31 (Reuters) - Some Argentines, hit by tough austerity under libertarian President Javier Milei, are rummaging for food and taking on more informal low-salary jobs, even as hope rises that the most painful period may be over as inflat...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
German bonds rally as tariff fears drive investors to safe havens
By Harry Robertson LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - German bonds rallied on Monday, sending benchmark yields to their lowest in almost a month, as investors flocked to the safety of government debt ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's April 2 tariff deadline.Trump has said he will announce reci...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
Ukraine's main European allies weigh new sanctions on Russia
G5+ countries urge Russia to accept unconditional ceasefire nowNew sanctions on Russia are on the tableLimits on Kyiv's defence or presence of allies in Ukraine 'unacceptable'EU's Kallas urges Moscow to show goodwill by releasing POWs, returning children By David Latona MADRID, Ma...Reuters
Mon, Mar 31
