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China vice premier pledges more policy support, says economy started 2025 well
BOAO, China, March 27 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday pledged stronger policy support for the world's No.2 economy, which he said had started 2025 well and was on track to hit this year's growth target, buoyed by advancements in AI and other technologies.Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Euro zone bond yields drop as Trump slaps new tariffs on autos
LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, a move that could dent the bloc's economy given Germany's focus on car-making.Germany's 2-year bond yield DE2YT=RR, which is sensitive to Eur...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Thai finmin says U.S. auto tariffs to impact Thai auto parts exports
BANGKOK, March 27 (Reuters) - Thailand's exports of auto parts will be affected by newly imposed U.S. tariffs, the finance minister said on Thursday, adding he hoped to negotiate to send parts directly to America rather than via manufacturers in other countries. Thailand is Southeast Asia's ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
March 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that larger tariffs could be placed on the European Union and Canada if they both work together "to do economic harm to the USA.""If the European Union works with Canada in order to do economic harm to the USA, large scale...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
US President Trump threatens large scale tariffs on EU, Canada if they do economic harm to the US
In his latest post on the Truth Social platform on Thursday, US President Donald Trump threatened, "if the European Union works with Canada in order to do economic harm to the USA, large scale Tariffs, far larger than currently planned, will be placed on them both in order to protect the best friendFxstreet
Thu, Mar 27
UK vehicle output falls in February, industry data shows
March 27 (Reuters) - Britain's vehicle output, including those of electric and hybrid automobiles, fell in February, industry data showed on Thursday, underscoring the persistent challenges faced by the auto sector amid escalating global economic uncertainties.Total car and commercial vehicle pr...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Taiwan plans response to Trump tariffs with energy imports, tariff cuts
By Jeanny Kao and Faith Hung TAIPEI, March 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan is considering a variety of responses to potential new tariffs from the United States including increasing energy imports and reducing the island's own tariffs to balance bilateral trade, government officials said on Thursday.Tr...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
QUOTES-Reactions to Trump auto tariffs
March 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week, widening the global trade war he kicked off upon regaining the White House this year in a move auto industry experts expect will drive up prices and stymie produc...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
S&P Says Tariffs And U.S. Policy Shifts Could Weigh On South Korean Issuers
March 26 (Reuters) - S&P: TARIFFS AND U.S. POLICY SHIFTS COULD WEIGH ON SOUTH KOREAN ISSUERSS&P: S.KOREA'S LARGE, GROWING TRADE SURPLUS MAY ATTRACT U.S. TARIFFS, WHICH WOULD HIT MAKERS OF AUTOS, INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, SEMICONDUCTORSS&P: WEAKER U.S. SUPPORT FOR EVS MAY SLOW SALES FURTH...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
China's industrial profits fall in January-February as economic risks mount
Jan-Feb industrial profits down 0.3% vs +11% in DecSome firms face production, operation difficulties, official saysUS tariffs add to domestic demand and deflationary woes Uneven start for economy this year keeps pressure for policy support BEIJING, March 27 (Reuters) - China's industrial pro...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Japan putting 'all options on table' in dealing with US auto tariffs, PM Ishiba says
Japan will mull what's best for national interest, Ishiba saysHigher auto tariffs seen dealing huge blow to Japan's economyNRI sees higher auto tariffs to push down Japan GDP by 0.2%By Leika Kihara and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sai...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
China's industrial profits fall 0.3% in Jan-Feb
BEIJING, March 27 (Reuters) - Profits at China's industrial firms fell 0.3% in the first two months from the same period last year, official data showed on Thursday.The gain followed a 11% rise in December and a 3.3% decline for the whole of 2024, according to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
