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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
World trade growth set to slow to 1.9% this year, Iran war may weigh more, says WTO
WTO forecasts a drop in global merchandise growth to 1.9% at bestMiddle East war could slow good and services trade growth AI goods and front loading to avoid tariffs drove 2025 trade surge Global GDP growth to ease slightly to 2.8%By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, March 19 (Reuters) - Growth in...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Another oil price jump further pushes out Fed rate-cut odds
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - An overnight jump in oil prices on the heels of a hawkish Federal Reserve policy meeting has further narrowed the window for the interest rate cut President Donald Trump has demanded and upped the odds that his nominee to lead the U.S. central ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
European countries and Japan: ready to help on Hormuz, stabilise energy markets
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Leading nations in Europe said in a joint statement with Japan on Thursday they would take steps to stabilise energy markets and were ready to join "appropriate efforts" to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement from Britain, France, Germ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
Israeli banks to pay state $1 billion, lowering 2026 budget deficit target to 4.9% of GDP
Banks to pay one-time tax, cutting 2026 deficitCompromise sees phased payments across 2026 and 2027Revised budget boosts defence spending, raises deficit targetBy Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - Israel's commercial banks will pay the state a one-time tax of 3.25 billion shekels ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
ECB keeps rates unchanged but signals readiness to act on energy
FRANKFURT, March 19 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as expected on Thursday but signalled it was closely watching growth and inflation risks from surging oil prices and was ready to act, if that became necessary.Energy prices have jumped since the U.S.-Israeli war...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
CHF: SNB signals stronger FX stance – Nomura
Nomura analysts note that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) kept its policy rate at 0.00% and strengthened its guidance on FX intervention as the Swiss Franc (CHF) has appreciated. Very low Swiss inflation and a stronger CHF are seen prompting FX purchases in Q1.
TREASURIES -US yields retreat from highs; data supports Fed patience
NEW YORK, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields eased back from their highs on Thursday, paring their earlier increase that appeared driven by technical factors, even as fresh data pointed to labor market resilience and improving manufacturing activity in the U.S. Northeast. The releases s...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
BoE: Inflation fight focus raises hike risks – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank’s Sanjay Raja notes the Bank of England (BoE) kept Bank Rate unchanged but clearly signalled a stronger focus on inflation risks. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) dropped its easing bias and stressed readiness to act if inflation expectations rise.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 19
Alibaba: Goal Is To Surpass $100 Bln In Combined Cloud, AI External Revenue Over Next 5 Yrs - Conf Call
March 19 (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988.HK:ALIBABA GROUP: OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, OUR GOAL IS TO SURPASS $100 BILLION IN COMBINED CLOUD AND AI EXTERNAL REVENUE- CONF CALLALIBABA GROUP: WEAK MACRO CONSUMPTION AND LATER TIMING OF CHINESE NEW YEAR CHALLENGED GROWTH FOR DECEMBER QUARTERALI...Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 205K vs. 215K expected
There were 205K Initial Jobless Claims in the week ending March 14, a decrease of 8K from the previous week's unrevised level, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported on Thursday. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 215K.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 19
Israeli banks to pay state $1 billion in 2026, lowering budget deficit target to 4.9% of GDP
JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - Israel's commercial banks will pay the state a one-time tax of 3.25 billion shekels ($1.0 billion) in 2026, which will lower the planned budget deficit target to 4.9% of gross domestic product from 5.1%, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.($1 = 3.1239 shekels)Reuters
Thu, Mar 19
