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China's new home prices extend decline in February
BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) - Prices of China's new homes remained in contraction in February, official data showed on Monday, indicating the troubled property sector is still far from recovery.Home prices fell 0.3% compared with the previous month, moderating from the 0.4% drop in January, acco...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Benchmark JGB yields hit one-month high as inflation fears weigh
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Benchmark Japanese government bond yields touched a one-month high on Monday as the escalating Middle East crisis fuelled expectations of higher inflation and potential policy tightening by the Bank of Japan.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC briefly tou...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
US President Donald Trump: Talking to 7 countries regarding Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is discussing with other countries about policing the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Israel is collaborating with the US on securing the vital shipping route.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 16
New Zealand central bank sees US tariffs as disinflationary in near term
SYDNEY, March 16 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank said on Monday that U.S. tariffs were likely to ease inflation in the near term as trade diversions and the appreciation of the New Zealand dollar lower import prices and support the economy at home.However, the tariffs could potentially pu...Reuters
Sun, Mar 15
France’s Macron: Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored
France’s President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored as soon as possible. Macron called on Iran president to put an immediate end to unacceptable attacks against countries in the region including Lebanon and Iraq.Fxstreet
Sun, Mar 15
White House to announce coalition to protect the Strait of Hormuz - WSJ
After US President Donald Trump called on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the White House is planning to announce that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the corridor.Fxstreet
Sun, Mar 15
US-China trade talks conclude for day, will resume Monday, US official says
PARIS, March 15 (Reuters) - The first day of trade talks between top U.S. and Chinese economic officials in Paris concluded at 6 p.m. on Sunday and will resume on Monday morning, a spokesperson for the U.S. Treasury Department said.The two sides met for more than six hours at the Organisation for Ec...Reuters
Sun, Mar 15
Peru's economy grows 3.54% year-on-year in January
Growth driven by construction, commerce, mining, hydrocarbonsPeru's fishing sector declined due to lower catchesLIMA, March 15 (Reuters) - Peru's economy expanded 3.54% year-on-year in January, data from the nation's INEI statistics agency showed on Sunday, driven by growth in most of it...Reuters
Sun, Mar 15
Germany aims to clamp down on fuel price increases caused by Iran war
BERLIN, March 15 (Reuters) - Germany's federal government is working on a bill that would require oil companies to provide justification in advance for price increases at service stations, a government spokesperson said on Sunday.The move was prompted by a rapid rise in gasoline prices following...Reuters
Sun, Mar 15
Peru's economy grows 3.54% year-on-year in January
LIMA, March 15 (Reuters) - Peru's economy expanded 3.54% year-on-year in January, data from the nation's INEI statistics agency showed on Sunday, driven by growth in most of its economic sectors, including, construction, commerce, mining and hydrocarbons.Reuters
Sun, Mar 15
