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Japan exports drop 1.7% year-on-year in May
TOKYO, June 18 (Reuters) - Japanese exports dropped 1.7% year-on-year in May, marking the first decrease in eight months, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday. The result compared with a 3.8% decrease expected by economists in a Reuters poll. Imports decreased 7.7% in May from a yea...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Trump administration moves to expand oil and gas leasing in Alaska reserve
June 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration proposed opening 82% of Alaska's 23-million-acre (9.3-million-hectare) National Petroleum Reserve for oil and gas leasing, a move that would reverse Biden-era efforts to limit drilling in the area, the Interior Department said on Tuesday.WHY IT'S ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
US tariffs, tax hikes to depress UK growth this year and next, CBI forecasts show
CBI chops UK 2026 growth forecast to 1.0% from 1.5% beforeCBI cuts UK 2025 growth estimate to 1.2% from 1.6% beforeUS tariffs pose a modest headwind to UK output LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - One of Britain's leading business groups on Wednesday slashed its forecast for economic growth in 2025 ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Forecaster says US House version of Trump bill to cost $2.8 trillion despite economic gains
CBO report contradicts Republican claims of reduced deficit Thune says Senate revisions will make America more prosperous CBO estimates full deficit increase at $3.4 trillionBy David Morgan WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill would lead ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
TREASURIES-Yields fall as US tensions with Iran escalate
US, Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand for TreasuriesFed will update economic and interest rate projections on WednesdayTreasury sees strong demand for $23 billion in 5-year TIPS By Karen Brettell June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as concerns about escalating tensions be...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
US five-year TIPS supply sold to strong demand amid mounting Mideast unrest
Bid-to-cover ratio hits highest since April 2024Indirect bidders rise, suggesting higher foreign demandDealers take in 6.5% of issue, lowest uptake in a yearBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - The Treasury's sale of $23 billion in reopened U.S. five-year Treasury Inflati...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
REFILE-US Treasury five-year TIPS supply draws strong demand
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - The Treasury's sale of $23 billion in reopened U.S. five-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) showed strong demand on Tuesday, as investors worried about inflation given the recent escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.The auction pri...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
Portugal commits to four years of budget surpluses despite uncertainty
LISBON, June 17 (Reuters) - Portugal will maintain budget surpluses in each of the next four years and cut its public debt ratio despite high uncertainty over geopolitical and trade tensions, Finance Minister Joaquim Miranda Sarmento said on Tuesday.During a parliamentary debate on the centre-right ...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
WRAPUP 2-Weak US retail sales, manufacturing output point to softening economy
Retail sales fall 0.9% in May; second straight monthly drop Core retail sales increase 0.4%; April data revised upManufacturing production edges up 0.1% on motor vehiclesImport prices flat; weak dollar lifts core import inflation By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sale...Reuters
Tue, Jun 17
