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WRAPUP 1-US labor market seen holding steady ahead of tariffs turbulence
Nonfarm payrolls forecast increasing 160,000 in FebruaryDownside risk seen from winter storms, tariffs uncertaintyUnemployment rate expected to be unchanged at 4.0%Average hourly earnings likely rose 0.3%; up 4.1% y/yBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely picked ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Inflation risks may stir BOJ discussion of rate hike in May, sources say
BOJ seen keeping policy steady at March 18-19 meetingChance of rate hike heightens in May when fresh forecasts outSticky food inflation drawing BOJ's attention, may affect f'castTrump uncertainty complicates BOJ's decision on rate-hike timingBy Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, Ma...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
China's January-February exports, imports weaker than expected
BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - China's exports in the January-February period increased just 2.3% year-on-year by value, while imports unexpectedly contracted 8.4%, customs data showed on Friday.A Reuters poll of economists had forecast a 5% expansion in exports and a 1% increase in imports. Those...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Japan ready to declare end to deflation, economy minister says
TOKYO, March 7 (Reuters) - Japan has cleared the key threshold for the government to officially declare an end to long-term price deflation, economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday.The remark highlights the government's optimism over the economic outlook, which could affect the timing of ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Fed may need to stay patient on rates until summer, Bostic signals
Bostic sees 'incredible flux" in economyUnlikely to get clarity before late spring or summer, Bostic saysTariffs may drive prices higher, Bostic saysMarch 6 (Reuters) - New policies under the Trump administration are placing the U.S. economy in "incredible flux," Atlanta Federal Rese...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Fed Bostic tips Fed on hold till this summer
The Atlanta Fed pres says Fed may need to stay patient on policy till summerEconomy seen in 'incredible flux', hard to know where things will landNeed to be mindful of any changes that impact prices and employmentTariffs introduce elevated costs, may translate to higher prices eventuallyAlre...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Fed's Bostic: May need to stay patient on policy until summer
March 6 (Reuters) - Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic on Thursday said new policies under the Trump administration are putting the U.S. economy into "incredible flux," making it unlikely that the Fed will have enough clarity to move on policy before late spring or summer....Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
