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COLUMN-Key US energy data trends to track as tariffs kick in: Maguire
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, March 5 (Reuters) - Energy product traders, utilities, investors and business executives are among those scrambling to assess the likely impact of new steep tariffs on the United States' largest trade partners, which kicked in on Tuesday.New 25% tariffs o...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
WRAPUP 9-Trump triggers trade war, price hikes with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico
Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, Chinese goods come into forceChina say it's ready for tariff war or 'any other type of war'Trump says more tariffs coming April 2U.S. Commerce chief says Trump may work out partial solutionCanada's Trudeau tells Trump, 'this is a very dumb thing to d...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
BoJ’s Uchida: Don't have a preset idea in mind on the pace of future rate hikes
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Wednesday, I “don't have a preset idea in mind on the pace of future rate hikes.”At press time, USD/JPY holds minor gains near 149.80 following these comments.
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Wed, Mar 5
Japan’s Kato: Shared views on FX with US counterpart
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday that I “have shared views on FX with US counterpart.” Kato further noted: I “have shared views with US counterpart that FX rates are determined by markets and excessive volatility negatively impacts the economy, financial stability.” .Fxstreet
Wed, Mar 5
China fully confident of achieving 2025 growth target, official says
BEIJING, March 5 (Reuters) - China is fully confident of achieving its economic growth target of around 5% this year, Shen Danyang, director of the State Council Research Office, told a press conference on Wednesday.Macro policy measures will provide strong support for the economy, Shen said, while ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Japan defence budget prioritises quality over GDP ratio, spokesperson reacts to Trump aide
TOKYO, March 5 (Reuters) - Japan's defence buildup prioritises quality over the size of its budget, a top government spokesperson said on Wednesday, in response to calls by one of U.S. President Donald Trump's aides to ramp up defence spending to counter China."What we think important is...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
REFILE-Trump administration disbands two expert panels on economic data
WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has disbanded two expert committees that worked with the government to produce economic statistics, potentially affecting the quality of data.The terminations by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick were effective February...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
China's services activity grows modestly in February, Caixin PMI shows
BEIJING, March 5 (Reuters) - China's services activity slightly expanded in February, driven by a faster rebound in demand, including export orders, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, though an escalating U.S.-Sino tariff war has cast uncertainty over the outlook.Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
