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Ukraine buys US LNG amid Trump-Putin talks on ending war
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine has bought 100 million cubic metres of U.S. liquefied natural gas in a deal between state firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen PKN.WA, days after Kyiv declared its plan to buy large volumes of U.S. gas this year, Naftogaz said on Tuesday.U.S. P...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
EXPLAINER-Where is Crimea and why is it contested?
March 18 (Reuters) - The Crimean peninsula, which Russia seized from Ukraine in 2014, is at the centre of the worst East-West standoff since the Cold War.The fate of Crimea and four provinces where Russia has captured territory since invading Ukraine in 2022 was widely thought to be on the agenda of...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
ECB’s Rehn: Can either cut or pause in April, depending on data
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olli Rehn said on Tuesday that the central bank “can either cut or pause in April, depending on data.” Additional quotes The effect of increased defence spending would only likely be over the medium term.
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Tue, Mar 18
Fed watchers see good chance of change in balance sheet drawdown
Fed may slow or pause QT as early as this week, a number of analysts now believeMain concern involves dynamics around the federal debt ceiling'Various' policymakers had shown openness to a change during discussions at January's meetingBy Michael S. Derby March 18 (Reuters) - Wall Stre...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Tighter credit, slower spending by better-off households may further cloud Fed outlook
Stock market slump could hit wealthy households' consumptionConsumers see credit as harder to obtain, threatening spendingFed could face slowing growth and faster inflationBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Tumbling stock markets and signs of tightening credit may make the F...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
BOJ to hike rates gradually given wage outlook, Goldman says
TOKYO, March 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is likely to keep hiking interest rates gradually as wages are seen rising at a pace that will keep inflation stably around its 2% target, according to recent estimates made by Goldman Sachs.
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Tue, Mar 18
RPT-Ukraine's Naftogaz buys 100 mcm of U.S. LNG from Poland's Orlen
KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian state oil and gas firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen have signed a contract for the supply of an additional 100 million cubic meters (mcm) of liquefied natural gas LNG, Naftogaz said on Tuesday."The fuel will come from a shipment of U.S. LNG. After regasifi...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Ukraine's Naftogaz buys 100 mcm of U.S. LNG from Poland's Orlen
KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian state oil and gas firm Naftogaz and Poland's Orlen have signed a contract for the supply of an additional 100 million cubic meters (mcm) of liquefied natural gas LNG, Naftogaz said on Tuesday."The fuel will come from a shipment of U.S. LNG. After regasifi...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025 – SECO
In its March economic forecasts, Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) said that the “Swiss economy will grow by 1.4% in 2025.” Additional takeaways Sees 2025 GDP (sport event adjusted) growth at +1.4% (previous forecast was +1.5%).
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Tue, Mar 18
Asian bonds attract foreign capital in February as investors seek safety
March 18 (Reuters) - Asian bonds attracted foreign inflows for the first time in four months in February, as investors sought safer options with regional equities suffering from tensions over U.S. tariffs and reduced profit prospects due to trade distortions.The attraction to regional bonds was furt...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
US official blames South Korea's watchlist status on mishandling of lab data
Dept of Energy designated South Korea a 'sensitive country'Acting US ambassador plays down impact of decisionListing caused worry over cooperation with US-allied SeoulBy Hyunjoo Jin and Josh Smith SEOUL, March 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. energy department put South Korea on a watchlist becaus...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Swiss National Bank bought forex worth 1.2 billion francs in 2024
ZURICH, March 18 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank bought foreign currency worth 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.36 billion) in 2024, the central bank said on Tuesday, dramatically reducing its interventions after bringing inflation under control.The figure compared with 132.9 billion Swiss francs of...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Swiss National Bank bought forex worth 1.2 billion francs in 2024
ZURICH, March 18 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank bought foreign currency worth 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.36 billion) in 2024, the central bank said on Tuesday, dramatically reducing its interventions after bringing inflation under control.The figure compared with 132.9 billion Swiss francs of...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Foreign CEOs to flock to China for key summit, Xi meeting, sources say
Top foreign CEOs to attend annual China Development Forum in BeijingMajor attendees include Qualcomm, FedEx, Siemens, BMW, Saudi Aramco, Rio Tinto, Citadel: draft agendaNotable increase in European CEOs attending this year's summitBy Laurie Chen BEIJING, March 17 (Reuters) - Dozens of foreign...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
