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FOREX-Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
Yen and euro hit by Middle East conflict, energy import concerns Dollar rises due to safe-haven demand and inflation concernsJapanese finmin puts market on notice of possible currency interventionBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro languished on Tuesday as the widening Midd...Reuters
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Iran conflict raises odds BOJ will forgo rate hike in March, sources say
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Fresh market volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict has heightened the chance the Bank of Japan will hold off on raising rates in March, sources said, as policymakers need more time to gauge the impact on the economy.Reuters
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RPT-ANALYSIS-Dollar reclaims safe-haven mantle as Iran strikes rattle nerves
Dollar's safe-haven status appears intact amid geopolitical tensionsU.S. markets' depth supports dollar's safe-haven roleDebate continues on dollar's robustness in non-energy crisesBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) - The dollar's sharp rally following U.S. strik...Reuters
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Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro languished on Tuesday as the widening Middle East conflict focused attention on countries dependent on energy imports and how central banks might respond to inflation pressures.Reuters
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Japan extremely vigilant about financial markets, finance minister says
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities are closely monitoring financial markets with heightened vigilance as Middle East tensions fuel volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, adding that Tokyo has been in close contact with overseas counterparts.Reuters
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Australian dollar gets backing from energy, yield buffers
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, March 3 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar was benefiting from a rare safe haven bid on Tuesday as the country's energy abundance offset the impact of rising oil prices, while the chance of interest rate hikes at home provided yield support.The Aussie was 0.2% firmer at $...Reuters
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CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-Dollar reclaims safe-haven mantle as Iran strikes rattle nerves
Dollar's safe-haven status appears intact amid geopolitical tensionsU.S. markets' depth supports dollar's safe-haven roleDebate continues on dollar's robustness in non-energy crisesBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) - The dollar's sharp rally following U.S. strik...Reuters
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Reeves set for careful UK budget update as Iran conflict alarms investors
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to stick closely to her promises to fix the public finances in a budget update speech on Tuesday that will be overshadowed by alarm among investors over the conflict in the Middle East.Reuters
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FOREX-Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
Yen and euro hit by Middle East conflict, energy import concerns Dollar rises due to safe-haven demand and inflation concernsJapanese finmin puts market on notice of possible currency interventionBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro were broadly lower on Tuesday as the widen...Reuters
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FOREX-Euro, yen slide as Middle East conflict escalates
Euro and yen fall as oil prices riseFed funds futures traders not fully pricing in Fed rate cut until SeptemberDollar boosted by safety bid and inflation concernsBy Karen Brettell March 2 (Reuters) - The euro and yen fell on Monday as concerns about higher oil prices dented the currencies of coun...Reuters
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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar weakens as flight to safety offsets oil price jump
Canadian dollar falls 0.4% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.3638 to 1.3718Price of oil jumps 5.9%Bond yields rise across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, March 2 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Monday, as safe-haven gains for the greenback coun...Reuters
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FOREX-Euro and yen slide as Middle East conflict escalates
Euro and yen fall as oil prices riseFed funds futures traders not fully pricing in Fed rate cut until SeptemberDollar boosted by safety bid and inflation concernsBy Karen Brettell March 2 (Reuters) - The euro and yen fell on Monday as concerns about higher oil prices dented the currencies of coun...Reuters
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Impact of Middle East conflict uncertain, Bank of England's Taylor says
Economic impact of Iran conflict uncertain - BoE's Taylor saysMarkets pare back BoE rate cut betsBoE faces risk of "deficient demand" - TaylorBy Gwladys Fouche and Yoruk Bahceli OSLO, March 2 (Reuters) - Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday that it was too soon to te...Reuters
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Impact of Middle East conflict uncertain, says Bank of England's Taylor
OSLO, March 2 (Reuters) - Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday that it was too soon tell how conflict in the Middle East would impact Britain's economy, adding that the outlook was fluid."I think it's really too soon to tell," Taylor said at a conference hosted by N...Reuters
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JPMorgan halves EM FX and local current debt 'overweights' on Middle East risks
LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street bank JPMorgan halved its emerging market FX and local currency bond 'overweight' positions on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran expanded with no end in sight. "EM market reactions this morning have been negative, but limited, and we t...Reuters
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FOREX-US dollar gains as Iran conflict fuels safe‑haven demand, higher oil
Investors focus on oil prices and their economic impactSafe‑haven bids and higher energy prices support the dollarEuro and yen remain under pressureSwiss franc extends fall to 1% vs dollar, drops against euroBy Stefano Rebaudo March 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against the euro, yen and SwiReuters
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Bank of England faces risk of "deficient demand," Taylor says
OSLO, March 2(Reuters) - The Bank of England will soon find itself in a position where it will no longer face much of a trade-off between a slowing economy and inflationary pressures and there is a risk that demands falls too low, policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday."I judge that we will soon...Reuters
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Sealed Air beats Q4 sales and EPS expectations
OverviewPackaging solutions provider's Q4 net sales beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany to be acquired by CD&R, becoming privately heldOutlookSealed Air expects acquisition by CD&R to close in mid-2026Company will become privately held post-acqui...Reuters
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Sterling hits 2-1/2-month low against dollar, edges down versus euro
By Stefano Rebaudo and Ozan Ergenay March 2 (Reuters) - Sterling hit a 2‑1/2‑month low against the dollar and edged down versus the euro on Monday, as the Iran conflict sent investors into safe‑haven assets while concerns over the Bank of England’s policy path weighed on the British currency.The ...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging market assets drop as Middle East conflict deepens
Equities drop 1.6%, FX down 0.7%Saudi, Qatar CDS rise as tensions escalateBahrain and UAE to suffer biggest impact - JPMEyes remain on Strait of HormuzBy Twesha Dikshit March 2 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks, bonds and currencies declined on Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and T...Reuters
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