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US job openings increase in January; layoffs decline
WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. job openings increased in January, but demand for labor is likely to soften in the months ahead amid concerns that uncertainty over import tariffs and aggressive government spending cuts could cause a sharp slowdown in economic activity. Job openings, a measure ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Brazil's industrial output undershoots forecasts, remains steady in January
SAO PAULO, March 11 (Reuters) - Industrial production in Brazil remained unchanged in January from December, government statistics agency IBGE said on Tuesday, undershooting market forecasts as indicators continue to sign a slowdown in the local economy. The January figure follows three consecuti...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Ghana's finance minister sees overall real GDP growth 4% in 2025
DAKAR, March 11 (Reuters) - Ghana finance minister Cassiel Ato Forson said on Tuesday that he expected the country's overall real gross domestic product growth to be at least 4% in 2025, while inflation is expected to be 11.9% during the period.Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says the US market will see more inflation over the next 6 to 9 months
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, warned Monday that inflation in the United States is going to keep climbing, and the next six to nine months will bring even higher costs. Speaking at the CERAWeek conference in Houston, he blamed rising inflation on nationalistic policies, including the deportation...Cryptopolitan
Tue, Mar 11
FACTBOX-What is Ireland's exposure to the US economy and Trump's plans?
DUBLIN, March 11 (Reuters) - Ireland is among countries vulnerable to changes in the global economy proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, with a significant proportion of employment, tax receipts and exports all directly dependent on a cluster of U.S. multinational firms.EMPLOYMENTMostly U.S....Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Irish prime minister faces balancing act at talks with Trump
Irish prime minister set to meet Trump in White HouseIrish economy is vulnerable to Trump's economic plansConcern over impact on jobs, tax revenue and exports By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, March 11 (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin faces a diplomatic balancing act during talks with ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
Persil-owner Henkel says US policies are hurting North American market
By Linda Pasquini and Elizaveta Gladun March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. government decisions are hurting the North American market disproportionately, consumer goods and adhesive maker Henkel HNKG.DE said on Tuesday, the latest company to warn about uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's tra...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
US small business confidence extends decline in February
WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business confidence dropped for a third straight month in February, wiping away much of the gains notched in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's election victory in November, amid mounting concerns over the administration's trade policy.The N...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
ECB’s Rehn: Forecasts, indicators of core inflation suggest that inflation will align with 2% target
European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Olli Rehn said on Tuesday that “forecasts and indicators of core inflation suggest that inflation will align with 2% target.” “US tariffs could cut global output by more than 0.5% this year and the next,” Rehn added.
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Tue, Mar 11
BoJ: Financial institutions have sufficient capacity to absorb losses
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) said in a statement on Tuesday that “financial institutions have sufficient capacity to absorb losses.” Additional takeaways Smooth functioning of financial intermediation has been maintained even amid global changes in financial and economic conditions.
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Tue, Mar 11
CORRECTED-Henkel sees continued sales growth in 2025
March 11 (Reuters) - German consumer goods and adhesives maker Henkel HNKG.DE said on Tuesday it expected up to 3.5% organic sales growth in 2025, citing the implementation of its growth agenda, after 2024 sales met market expectations. It expects its organic sales to grow between 1.5% and 3.5% this...Reuters
Tue, Mar 11
