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Japanese again big buyers of foreign bonds, locking in ylds?
Japanese again big buyers of foreign bonds week-ended March 1Net Y1.5142 tln bought against sales of Y197 bln the previous weekSome investors may be locking in still high yield differentialsJapan-abroad rate diffs narrowing as of late, such flow would not surpriseSome players also buying foreign bonReuters
Thu, Mar 6
PRECIOUS-Gold little changed; investors await US payrolls data
March 6 (Reuters) - Gold prices were little changed on Thursday, as investors awaited U.S. non-farm payrolls data to assess the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory amid growing trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners.FUNDAMENTALS* Spot gold XAU= was steady at $2,917.90 an...
Reuters
Thu, Mar 6
Oil settles down more than 2% after US crude stocks build, OPEC+ hike, US tariffs
Brent crude futures fall to their lowest since December 2021WTI crude futures fall to lowest since May 2023 US crude stockpiles rise far more than expected, EIA data showCanada, China retaliate against Trump tariffsOPEC+ to increase output from AprilBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, March 5 (Reute...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
METALS-US copper prices surge on tariff concerns; premium widens over LME benchmark
By Polina Devitt LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. copper prices jumped on Wednesday as worries about U.S. import tariffs widened, while China's fresh stimulus measures, Germany's infrastructure fund plans and a weaker dollar supported the wider market for the metal.The most active May cop...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
BofA: U.S. tariffs remain 'alive and dead' at the same time
Investing.com -- Bank of America analysts described the current U.S. tariff situation as both “alive and dead” at the same time, noting that tariff uncertainty is likely to persist until a renegotiation of USMCA takes place.The US imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports (10% on...Investing.com
Wed, Mar 5
Trump may restore Ukraine aid pending confidence-building measures, White House says
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will consider restoring aid to Ukraine if peace talks are arranged and confidence-building measures are taken, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on Wednesday.Trump halted military aid to Ukraine on Monday, his latest move...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Bitcoin’s Fundamentals Strengthens As Market Sentiment Remain Bearish, What’s Next For BTC?
After several weeks of notable bearish performances, Bitcoin‘s core metrics are hinting at a bullish outlook for the flagship asset’s price. Bitcoin’s price is currently struggling to regain the $90,000 mark, but its market dynamics hint at a transition into positive territory, signaling growing...
Bitcoinist
Wed, Mar 5
Euro rallies as Germany's historic debt overhaul boosts growth outlook
SINGAPORE, March 5 (Reuters) - The euro extended its rally on Wednesday and hovered near four-month highs as Germany's proposed 500 billion euro ($531 billion) infrastructure fund boosted Europe's growth prospects despite global trade tensions worrying investors.
Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Sterling eases against the euro as eyes on Germany's debt overhaul
March 5 (Reuters) - The pound weakened against the euro on Wednesday as traders piled into the common currency after Germany's plan for a massive infrastructure fund and an easing of debt rules to boost spending, though the British currency did gain on the dollar.
Bernstein lifts China internet stock targets on AI momentum
Investing.com -- Bernstein has raised price targets on major China internet stocks, citing AI momentum as a key driver of valuation gains. The investment bank has lifted its Tencent Holdings Ltd (HK:0700) price target to HK$640 and raised its Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) target to $165, highlighting them...
Investing.com
Wed, Mar 5
The Bitcoin Cumulative Volume Delta Reveals ‘Everything Was Bought Up At $81K’ – Details
Bitcoin has faced massive volatility and price swings as the market struggles with uncertainty about the coming weeks. After briefly holding above $90,000 and $85,000, BTC lost both levels, leading to a sharp decline before bulls stepped in.
Euro area yields, stocks, euro jump as German parties agree on fiscal loosening
March 5 (Reuters) - German long-dated bonds saw their worst selloff in years and the euro jumped to its highest level in almost four months on Wednesday after the parties in talks to form Germany's new government agreed to try to loosen the country's fiscal rules.Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Adidas sets cautious tone for 2025 outlook, flags tariff risk
Adidas sees high single digit sales growth in 2025Operating profit target of 1.7-1.8 bln euros disappointsExecutives call guidance "conservative", shares recoverAdidas sold last pair of Yeezys in Q4By Helen Reid and Linda Pasquini HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 5 (Reuters) - Germany's...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and Ripple (XRP) Set for Huge Parabolic Moves, Here’s How High They Could Go
Ripple (XRP) jumped by 30% within a day due to the backing of former president Donald Trump for his “U.S. Crypto Reserve” which incorporates XRP as a part. The second Mutuum Finance (MUTM) presale phase has gained explosive demand because investors are rushing to acquire 4,000 tokens at $0.015...Cryptopolitan
Wed, Mar 5
Seven & i likely to sell non-core business shares to Bain for $4.7 bln, Bloomberg says
TOKYO, March 5 (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings 3382.T is likely to sell most of its non-core business holding company shares to Bain Capital for more than 700 billion yen ($4.69 billion), Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.The deal is likely to be decided at..Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Trump Tariffs a Lose-Lose Game, JPMorgan: Tactically Bearish on US Stocks
US President Donald Trump's tariff measures are continuously putting pressure on the US economy and the US stock market. J.P. Morgan has shifted its outlook on US stocks to a tactical bearish stance and warned Wall Street to reevaluate the target price of the S&P 500 index for 2025.TradingKey
Wed, Mar 5
