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JGBs gain on Middle East tensions, cautious BOJ stance
TOKYO, June 18 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gained on Wednesday, tracking a rally for U.S. Treasuries overnight, as escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted demand for safe-haven assets. The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC was down 2 basis points (bps) at 1.455%, as of 0413 GMT...
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Wed, Jun 18
Thailand seeks to head off US tariffs with trade proposal
Trade proposal to be submitted to US on Friday, Thailand saysIndustrial sentiment at 8-month low as tariff threat looms May exports up 18.4% y/y as US shipments surgeBy Kitiphong Thaichareon and Thanadech Staporncharnchai BANGKOK, June 18 (Reuters) - Thailand held trade talks with the United Stat...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
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
