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EXCLUSIVE-Aircraft leasing giant calls on Trump to expand zero-tariff plane pact
Appeal goes beyond previous industry calls for duty exemptionsAerCap CEO urges Trump to broaden and expand existing pactDecades-old pact includes US and Europe but not China or IndiaWhite House says regularly talks to industry groups on policyBy Tim Hepher and David Shepardson PARIS/WASHINGTON, M...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Asian bonds draw largest foreign inflow in eight months in April
May 28 (Reuters) - Investors from outside Asia piled into bonds from the region in April, especially in the second half of the month, seeking to diversify from the United States in their quest for markets with stable, high yields and appreciating currencies.Reuters
Wed, May 28
German unemployment rises by more than expected in May
BERLIN, May 28 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany rose at faster pace than expected in May, labour office figures showed on Wednesday, putting pressure on a new government battling to wrench Europe's largest economy from a prolonged downturn.The office said the number of une...Reuters
Wed, May 28
US will have golden share in Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel, lawmaker says
US Steel up 1.6% on bets deal will close soonSenator McCormick says US must okay any US Steel output cutUS government also must approve some US Steel board membersBy Alexandra Alper, Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka WASHINGTON/TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. government will have veto power ove...Reuters
Wed, May 28
German import prices down 0.4% y/y in April
May 28 (Reuters) - German import prices decreased by 0.4% year on year in April, the statistics office said on Wednesday.Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.1% increase.The statistics office offers more detailed economic data on its website.Reuters
Wed, May 28
RBNZ’s Hawkesby: Decision to hold vote on rates was healthy sign, not unusual at turning points
Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) acting Governor Christian Hawkesby explains the decision to lower the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 3.25% at a press conference following the May monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.
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Wed, May 28
PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - May 28
May 28 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.Headlines- UK fraud 'blight' prompts calls for action to protect consumers - BBVA-Sabadell deal to face scrutiny by Spanish cabinet- UK...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Super-long JGB yields rise from 3-week lows ahead of 40-year bond auction
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, May 28 (Reuters) - Long-dated Japanese government bond yields climbed off three-week lows on Wednesday, with investors closely monitoring a 40-year bond auction for indications of a recovery in demand.The 40-year JGB yield JP40YTN=JBTC rose 3.5 basis points (bps) to 3.32%...Reuters
Wed, May 28
Australia’s monthly CPI inflation steadies at 2.4% YoY in April vs. 2.3% expected
Australia’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) steadied at 2.4% in the year to April, compared to a 2.4% rise seen in March, according to the data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, May 28
