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Brazil central bank lowers 2025 growth forecast, sees inflation above target
BRASILIA, March 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank revised its economic growth forecast for this year to 1.9% from the 2.1% estimated in December, according to a quarterly monetary policy report released on Thursday.The report's inflation projections indicate consumer prices will remain ab...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Euro zone bond yields dip as Trump slaps new tariffs on autos
By Harry Robertson LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Shorter-dated euro zone bond yields dipped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, a move that could dent the bloc's economy given Germany's focus on car-making.Germany's 2-year bond yie...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Hungary to boost pension spending amid higher-than-expected inflation
BUDAPEST, March 27 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will boost pension expenditure by 90 billion forints ($242.18 million) this year to take account of higher-than-expected inflation, now seen at 4.5% for 2025, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday. Hungary suffere...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Republicans divided on spending cuts as they try to pay for Trump's tax cuts
Republicans are at odds over changes to MedicaidThune and Johnson aim for Republican-only vote on debt ceilingHardliners see debt ceiling as leverage for big spending cuts By David Morgan and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) - U.S. congressional Republicans are struggling over how to p...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
ANALYSIS-Economic turbulence shakes US airlines as travel demand falters
Passenger traffic growth slows, fares declineAirlines cut June quarter capacity amid slowing demandS&P 500 passenger airlines index down 15% this yearBy Rajesh Kumar Singh, Doyinsola Oladipo CHICAGO/NEW YORK, March 27 (Reuters) - U.S. airlines were flying high less than two months ago on talk...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
China vice premier pledges more policy support, says economy started 2025 well
BOAO, China, March 27 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday pledged stronger policy support for the world's No.2 economy, which he said had started 2025 well and was on track to hit this year's growth target, buoyed by advancements in AI and other technologies.Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Euro zone bond yields drop as Trump slaps new tariffs on autos
LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, a move that could dent the bloc's economy given Germany's focus on car-making.Germany's 2-year bond yield DE2YT=RR, which is sensitive to Eur...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
Thai finmin says U.S. auto tariffs to impact Thai auto parts exports
BANGKOK, March 27 (Reuters) - Thailand's exports of auto parts will be affected by newly imposed U.S. tariffs, the finance minister said on Thursday, adding he hoped to negotiate to send parts directly to America rather than via manufacturers in other countries. Thailand is Southeast Asia's ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 27
