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ECB's Centeno: trade war unlikely to spur inflation
LISBON, March 20 (Reuters) - A widening global tariffs war is unlikely to speed up inflation in Europe and could end up having a negative impact on prices, European Central Bank policymaker and Bank of Portugal Governor Mario Centeno said on Thursday."I don't see how we can come out of this...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Germany's Lanxess gets boost from stockpiling ahead of Trump tariff threat
By Rafal Wojciech Nowak March 20 (Reuters) - German speciality chemicals maker Lanxess LXSG.DE on Thursday said U.S. customers had rushed to stockpile its products, joining consumers and companies hoping to get ahead of potential trade tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump.Trump has s...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Temu-owner PDD Holdings misses quarterly revenue expectations
March 20 (Reuters) - PDD Holdings PDD.O, which operates the Pinduoduo and Temu, missed market estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, as demand remained weak in the company's Chinese e-commerce business despite deep discounts and government stimulus to boost spending.The company reported re...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Canada-US yield spreads turn a corner on trade war bets
Canada-U.S. 10-year spread rebounds from historic lowMarket bets trade war will hurt U.S. economyMove to smaller spreads could help loonieCanada has fiscal room to respond to crisisBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, March 20 (Reuters) - The Canadian government bond market is unlikely to return to the recor...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
SNB's Martin: Inflationary pressure should continue to ease gradually over next quarters
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Antoine Martin is speaking at the post-policy meeting press conference, explaining the decision behind the 25 basis points (bps) interest rate cut to 0.25%.
Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 20
BoE set to shelve interest rate cuts as US tariff narrative leads to uncertainty
The Bank of England (BoE) is set to reveal its monetary policy decision on Thursday, marking the second meeting of 2025.Expectations are high among market watchers that the central bank will keep its benchmark rate at 4.50%, following a 25 basis point reduction in the previous month.
Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 20
Euro zone government bond yields drop after Fed, await BoE
By Stefano Rebaudo March 20 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields dropped on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve officials projected two 25 basis point rate cuts this year, while expressing concern about growth risks.The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive impo...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
WRAPUP 8-Fed in no rush to cut rates; Trump disagrees
US central bank keeps policy rate in 4.25%-4.50% rangePolicymakers anticipate two rate cuts in 2025Economic growth seen at 1.7% in 2025, inflation higher at 2.7%By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's initial policies, including extensive...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
