Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's stance on monetary policy came under scrutiny on Tuesday when a lawmaker grilled her finance minister on whether she had pressured the central bank chief to hold off on raising rates further. Although legally independent, the Bank of Japan has often faced political pressure to pump up stimulus or halt unwanted slides in the yen with rate hikes.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday she hopes the central bank works closely with the government to achieve its 2% inflation target driven not by cost-push factors but accompanied by wage gains.
"Argentina Week" Discussion Focused on Global Economic Leadership and Support for the United States and Israel in the War against Iran NEW YORK, March 9, 2026 President Javier Milei of Argentina today addressed the Yeshiva University community on the first day of "Argentina Week," a high-profile mission he is leading in New York to consolidate Wall Street support and advance Argentina's economi...
* Q4 growth revised to 1.3% from 0.2%, beating expectations. * Energy disruption may cool consumption, investment, analyst says. * Japan's nominal GDP stands at $4.2 trillion, still larger than India. By Kantaro Komiya.
Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the October-December period from the previous quarter, revised gross domestic product data showed on Tuesday. The revised figure released by the Cabinet Office showed the economy expanded an annualised 1.3% in the fourth quarter, compared with the initially estimated 0.2%. Economists' median forecast was for a 1.2% growth.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a flurry of calls with U.S. lawmakers in the week following his January 11 disclosure of a Department of Justice investigation into his statements to Congress, his calendar shows. The calendar notations did not indicate the content of the 13 calls, each of which lasted 10 or 15 minutes.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a flurry of calls with U.S. lawmakers in the week following his January 11 disclosure of a Department of Justice investigation into his statements to Congress, his calendar shows. The calendar notations did not indicate the content of the 13 calls, each of which lasted 10 or 15 minutes.
* Oil prices surge to over $119 a barrel amid supply cuts. * Fed funds futures show 77% odds of rate cut in July. * Treasury to auction $119 billion in coupon-bearing debt this week. By Karen Brettell.
Financial stocks were lower in late Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index falling 1.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF down 0.6%. The Philadelphia Housing Index eased 0.3%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF added 0.2%. Bitcoin was increasing 2.5% to $69,026, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was three basis points lower at 4.10...
Many muni participants stayed on the sidelines to start last week due to "the sudden about-face in the Treasury market and uncertainty over how long-lasting the incursion would be," Birch Creek strategists said.
Financial stocks were lower in late Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index falling 2.1% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF down 0.2%. The Philadelphia Housing Index eased 0.1%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF added 0.5%. Bitcoin was increasing 4.6% to $69,014, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly higher at 4.136%. In co...
* Dollar in high demand as investors look for safety. * Euro, sterling slip; yen languishes near 159 per dollar. * Inflation risks stall bets for central bank rate cuts. By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed.
* Oil prices surge to over $119 a barrel amid supply cuts. * Fed funds futures show 67% odds of rate cut in July. * Treasury to auction $119 billion in coupon-bearing debt this week. By Karen Brettell. U.S. Treasury yields pulled back from Monday's highs after oil prices trimmed their earlier surge.
Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index shedding 1.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF falling 1.9%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 2.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF retreated 1.1%. Bitcoin was increasing 4.3% to $68,808, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly lower at 4.13%. I...
Financial stocks were lower in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index down 1.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF falling 1.9%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was down 2.6%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was shedding 1.1%. Bitcoin was increasing 4.3% to $68,808, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was slightly lower at 4.13%. In...
* Oil price retreats from highs, eases bond yield pressure. * Geopolitical tensions affect inflation and rate outlook. * Central banks face challenges with rate decisions. By Niket Nishant.
The Federal Reserve may deliver "fewer" interest rate cuts this year amid fears that the ongoing Middle East conflict could drive inflation higher, Wells Fargo Investment Institute said in a report on Monday. The US-Israel war against Iran entered its 10th day, with no signs of de-escalation.
KBRA assigns issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings of A- to Takeoff Merger Sub Inc., an entity which will merge with Air Lease Corporation (AL) and be renamed Sumisho Air Lease Corporation (AL). KBRA expects to assign an A- rating to the senior unsecured notes expected to be issued by Merger Sub.
Mayo Clinic plans to issue $750 million of bonds in early to mid-April for projects in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo CFO Dennis Dahlen told The Bond Buyer.
Mayo Clinic plans to issue $750 million of bonds in early to mid-April for projects in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo CFO Dennis Dahlen told The Bond Buyer.
Peru's central bank has been on hold at a reference rate of 4.25% since last August, said Scotiabank. It is likely to extend the hold at Thursday's policy meeting, noted the bank. It may sound more cautious toward prospects for any further easing in a bit of a hawkish tilt, stated Scotiabank. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
BLS wage data and December 2025 CPI figures show the hospitality pay surge has plateaued AUSTIN, Texas, March 9, 2026 Hospitality wages grew in 2025, but after inflation, the average food service worker ended the year only 26 cents an hour better off in real purchasing power. That's the finding from OysterLink's analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data and December 2025 CPI figures.
UBS said Monday it changed its Bank of England policy call and no longer expects the BoE to cut the Bank Rate at the next meeting on March 19. In light of the recent escalation in the Middle East and a spike in energy prices, the bank thinks the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee will prefer to wait for more clarity and stay on hold.
Consumer expectations for one-year US inflation growth slowed to a 3% gain in February from a 3.1% gain in the previous month, according to a survey released by the New York Federal Reserve Bank on Monday. The median inflation expectations were unchanged from a 3.0% gain for the three-year period and for five years ahead.
In what's likely to be the calm before the storm, Americans' inflation expectations were little changed in February amid mixed views on the state of the job market and current and future finances.
* Last month, NY Fed finds stability in expected infaltion path. * NY Fed survey does not capture Iran war impact. * NY Fed finds mixed job market views in February. By Michael S. Derby. In what's likely to be the calm before the storm, Americans' inflation expectations were little changed in February amid mixed views on the state of the job market and current and future finances.
* Dollar in high demand as investors look for safety. * Euro, sterling slip; yen languishes near 159 per dollar. * Inflation risks stall bets for central bank rate cuts. By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed.
Canada will publish its international merchandise trade data for Janaury on Thursday, said RBC. Canada's January merchandise trade balance is expected to show exports and imports slowed following stronger readings late last year, noted the bank. Energy prices surged in January, which likely drove much of the movement in the trade balance, given Canada's role as a major energy exporter, stated RBC.
Pakistan's central bank Mondays said its Monetary Policy Committee decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5%. "While the incoming data was largely consistent with the macroeconomic projections shared after the January meeting, the Committee observed that the macroeconomic outlook has become quite uncertain following outbreak of the war in the Middle East," wrote the central bank in its...
The escalating war in the Middle East has investors questioning some of 2026's most popular trades and themes, with global equities slumping, the dollar jumping and traders scaling back their bets for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. "This year, investors have been positioning for growth. "Investors are looking at things cautiously and would still have more to unwind."
The escalating war in the Middle East has investors questioning some of 2026's most popular trades and themes, with global equities slumping, the dollar jumping and traders scaling back their bets for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. "This year, investors have been positioning for growth. "Investors are looking at things cautiously and would still have more to unwind."
* Inflation surpasses Banxico's target, raising bets for a pause in rate cuts. * Consumer prices rose 4.02% in February, exceeding expectations. * Analysts warn against rate cuts amid rising inflation and oil prices. By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez.
Sallie Mae formally SLM Corporation (SLM), today announced that it has entered into a $200 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. The ASR and any future share repurchases will be conducted under the $500 million share repurchase program authorized by Sallie Mae?s Board of Directors, effective Jan. 22, 2026.
Canada will release the Labour Force Survey for February on Friday, said CIBC. Employment may recover the ground lost in January, with that prior month's report treated with some skepticism due to the potential impact of large snowfall in Ontario during the survey week, noted the bank. CIBC estimates jobs to rise by 25,000 in February.
The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Monday, except for a decline versus the Canadian dollar, with the focus this week on existing home sales and consumer price data for February and a revision to Q4 gross domestic product growth. Federal Reserve officials are in their 'quiet period' ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on March 17-18.
Central banks across Europe came under market pressure on Monday to lift interest rates as the war in Iran drove up energy costs and revived the spectre of another inflation wave. Money markets ramped up bets on rate increases by the European Central Bank, the Swiss National Bank and Sweden's Riksbank before year-end, with the Bank of England seen following suit in 2027.
Duke Energy (DUK) said Monday it intends to issue $1 billion of convertible senior notes maturing in 2029 via a private placement. The transaction grants initial buyers a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $150 million of the securities, the company said.
* Dollar in high demand as investors scramble for liquidity. * Euro, sterling tumble; yen languishes near 159 per dollar. * Inflation risks stall bets for central bank rate cuts. By Jiaxing Li, Rae Wee and Harry Robertson.
* UK borrowing costs surge on rising energy prices. * Finance minister calls for release of IEA oil reserves. * PM Starmer says risk of economic damage is growing. * Household energy bill cap could cost 9 billion pounds, Citi says. * Deutsche Bank sees near 0.5% hit to UK GDP, 1% boost to inflation. By Sam Tabahriti and Sarah Young.
US equity investors will remain glued to the war in the Middle East, while keeping an eye on inflation data and earnings from technology heavyweights. * West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures jumped to as much as $119.48 a barrel, a 52-week high, early Monday, according to data compiled by CNBC. * The CBOE Volatility Index climbed 6% to 31.39 pre-bell.
* FTSE 100 down 1.1%, FTSE 250 down 1.6% * Shell and BP climb as crude prices approach $120 a barrel. * GSK to get $690 million from Alfasigma for linerixibat rights. March 9 - UK stocks fell to their lowest levels in nearly two months on Monday as rising oil prices intensified inflation fears and concerns over potential interest rate hikes amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran.
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday that while she expects inflation pressures to moderate, if they are not easing later this year the U.S. central bank may have to weigh tighter monetary policy to ensure price pressures retreat to 2%. "My expectation has been that inflation would start making progress towards our 2% target.
TransUnion (TRU) today announced a new, lower price of 99 cents per mortgage origination score for VantageScore? 4.0, reinforcing its commitment to homebuyer affordability and delivering greater value for mortgage lenders. This move supports the Federal Housing Finance Agency?s focus on increasing score competition in the mortgage market and making housing more affordable for Americans.
* Dollar in high demand as investors scramble for liquidity. * Euro, sterling tumble; yen languishes near 159 per dollar. * Inflation risks stall bets for central bank rate cuts. By Jiaxing Li and Rae Wee.
* Emerging central banks face risk of capital outflow. * South Korea may shift to hawkish bias if inflation overshoots. * BOJ can less afford to pause as oil adds price pressure. * IMF urges policymakers to 'think of the unthinkable' By Leika Kihara.
* Dollar rises to over three-month high. * US 10-year Treasury yields at one-month high. * Crude oil prices rise about 15% * Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader. By Noel John.
* 'Wealth of Nations' marks 250th anniversary on March 9. * Debate over legacy of Smith's ideas continues. * But his ideas on trade, wealth, labour still resonate. By Mark John. Tax the rich. Such are the rallying calls of many of today's most heated economic debates.
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