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TREASURIES-Yields rise on reports of narrower Trump tariffs
By Douglas Gillison and Davide Barbuscia March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields started the week on the upswing on Monday as investors digested media reports that President Donald Trump could soften the hit from a tranche of tariffs expected next week, adding to gains seen on Friday.Trump had ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
US may exclude sector-specific tariffs on April 2, reports say, but situation fluid
Trump's tariff plans remain uncertain, official cautionsFocus on countries with largest trade surpluses, officials sayUSTR seeks public comments on reciprocal tariffs for major trade partnersApril 2 tariffs may target 'Dirty 15' countries, Bessent says March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Presid...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
UK services firms provide relief to Reeves before tough budget update
UK's dominant services sector sees uptick in March, survey showsManufacturing PMI sinks to 18-month lowFirms bracing for rises in employers' tax, minimum wageBy Andy Bruce LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - Businesses in Britain's huge services sector reported a pickup this month, according...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
US business activity rises in March, but sentiment deteriorates further
Business activity picks up in March amid warmer weatherManufacturing inputs price measure near two-year highEmployment at businesses lackluster as caution reignsBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. business activity picked up in March, but growing fears over import tariffs and ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Merz's spending splurge risks blowback among German conservatives
Traditionally thrifty voters unnerved by easing of spending capConcern about impact on future pension and welfare entitlementsPolls indicating voters drifting from CDU/CSU to far-right AfDBroader public support for higher defence spending over Russia threat By Maria Martinez BERLIN, March 24 (Reu...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Portuguese, Chinese foreign ministers to hold talks as Trump-EU trade tensions rise
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi will hold talks in Beijing on Tuesday, as EU member states fret over the prospect of a trade war with both Washington and Beijing. This week's visit would be ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
China rolls out new rules to step up countermeasures to foreign sanctions
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed an order to implement new rules for strengthening China's countermeasures to foreign sanctions, the Chinese government said on Monday.The rules concern the implementation of China's anti-foreign sanctions law, which was passed...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
China touts business potential to US companies despite 'rising instability'
China says it will continue to improve business environmentVice premier says China's economy 'highly resilient'Apple welcome to continue supply-chain cooperation - trade councilFewer American CEOs at business forum this year, but still largest groupBy Liz Lee BEIJING, March 24 (Reuter...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
RPT-Russian economy faces slowing growth as war drags on, Bank of Finland says
HELSINKI, March 24 (Reuters) - Russia's economic growth is expected to slow this year and in 2026-2027 but a full-blown economic crisis is unlikely despite risks wrought by the war in Ukraine, the Bank of Finland said in a report on Monday.Fuelled by soaring government spending, military product...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Euro area yields hold steady after PMI, markets price out ECB 2026 rate hike
By Stefano Rebaudo March 24 (Reuters) - Euro area yields were broadly steady on Monday after Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data was in line with expectations, as investors balanced risks from U.S. tariffs against expectations for stronger growth stemming from investment plans in Germany. I...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Euro zone economy growth accelerates to seven-month high in March, PMI shows
Euro zone business at seven-month high in March, PMI showsGerman economy grew 10-month sharpest paceFrench activity contracted for seven month straightBy Indradip Ghosh March 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone business growth remained weak in March despite expanding at its fastest pace in seven months supp...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Bank of England launches 2025 bank capital stress test
LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - The Bank of England on Monday launched its 2025 bank capital stress test for Britain's seven largest and most systemic banks and building societies.The results of the test, which checks if banks have enough capital to weather theoretical shocks, will be published in ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
