The pilot with supply chain firm Unloq under MAS's BLOOM initiative would trigger cross-border payments automatically when shipment conditions are verified, a use case that connects Ripple's stablecoin ambitions to a concrete commercial application.
* US proposes plan to end war in Iran. * Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire. * US dollar edges down 0.2% By Noel John. Gold rose more than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer dollar, while a drop in oil prices eased concerns about elevated inflation and higher global interest rates, amid reports of a U.S. plan to end the Middle East war.
Gold rose more than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer dollar, while a drop in oil prices eased concerns about elevated inflation and higher global interest rates, amid reports of a U.S. plan to end ...
* Goolsbee cites energy prices as inflation risk. * Fed held rates steady, but future cuts uncertain. * Oil prices surge due to Iran conflict, impacting inflation.
The U.S. Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates steady "for some time" before further cuts are warranted, Fed Governor Michael Barr said on Tuesday, noting continued inflation above the Fed's 2% target and the risks posed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The job market "appears to be stabilizing," Barr said in remarks prepared for delivery to a community development conference.
The U.S. Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates steady "for some time" before further cuts are warranted, Fed Governor Michael Barr said on Tuesday, noting continued inflation above the Fed's 2% target and the risks posed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The job market "appears to be stabilizing," Barr said in remarks prepared for delivery to a community development conference.
* Oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz shipment disruptions. * U.S. Treasury yields increase, dollar strengthens. * Euro zone growth stalls due to inflation and war impact. By Caroline Valetkevitch and Amanda Cooper.
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Chile's central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations, as inflation remains within the bank's target range but the war in the Middle East raises oil prices and inflation expectations.
Harrow said late Tuesday it priced a private offering of $50 million of 8.625% senior unsecured notes due 2030. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The offering is expected to be close Friday, according to the company. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
Chile's central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations, as inflation remains within the bank's target range but the war in the Middle East raises oil prices and inflation expectations.
Harrow, a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America, today announced the pricing of its private offering of $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% senior unsecured notes due 2030.
"You would think global instability leads to flight for quality, but you also have the inflationary pressures that come with higher oil prices. I would say the inflationary pressures have been winning, and that's why you're seeing Treasury and muni rates move higher," said Keith Richard, head of public finance at Siebert Williams Shank.
* BANK OF CANADA SAYS IT IS EXPERIENCING AN INTERNAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS ISSUE; CALL FOR TENDERS FOR WEDNESDAY AUCTION OF RECEIVER GENERAL BALANCES HAS BEEN DELAYED. * BANK OF CANADA SAYS OTHER MARKET OPERATIONS MAY BE AFFECTED. * BOC: WHILE THE ISSUE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND RECOVERY IS UNDERWAY, WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A TIMELINE FOR WHEN IT WILL BE COMPLETELY RESOLVED.
* Investors watch oil prices, interest rates, Iran headlines. * Jefferies gains on report Japan's SMFG plans possible takeover. * Barclays raises year-end target for S&P 500 to 7,650 from 7,400. * Ares Management (ARES), Apollo Global limit redemptions at funds. By Sin?ad Carew and Purvi Agarwal.
Financial stocks rose in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.3%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was rising 0.2%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was decreasing 0.5%. Bitcoin was declining 2.1% to $69,413, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries climbed 5.2 basis points to 4.3...
Financial stocks rose in late Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index up 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.3%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was rising 0.2%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was decreasing 0.5%. Bitcoin was declining 2.1% to $69,413, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries climbed 5.2 basis points to 4.3...
* Pakistan offers to host peace talks to end war on Iran. * Spot gold down over 21% from record peak hit in January. * Platinum edges 1% higher. By Ashitha Shivaprasad. Gold prices extended their decline on Tuesday, weighed down by persistent Middle East tensions that fanned worries of inflation and expectations of higher interest rates globally.
* Two-year yield spikes on soft auction, last at 3.944% * Yields higher as Iran war persists. * 10-year yield last up to 4.419% By Matt Tracy. U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday after an auction of two-year notes met underwhelming demand, as market uncertainty persists around the Iran war and elevated oil prices.
Financial stocks were up in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index slightly higher and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.2%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was rising 0.7%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was decreasing 0.2%. Bitcoin was declining 2.4% to $69,206, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries climbed 8.9 basis points ...
Schweizerische Nationalbank : * SNB CHAIRMAN: POLICY INTEREST RATE IS MAIN TOOL, BUT THERE ARE SITUATIONS WHERE FOREX INTERVENTIONS ARE MORE SUITABLE. * SNB CHAIRMAN: NEGATIVE INTEREST RATES WORKED IN THE PAST, BUT THEY HAD NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS. * SNB CHAIRMAN: WE ARE PREPARED TO INTRODUCE NEGATIVE RATES, BUT THE HURDLE TO LOWER RATES INTO NEGATIVE AREA IS HIGHER.
The weakness in fixed-income markets comes after stocks and bonds saw strength Monday following President Donald Trump's announcement of a five-day pause on strikes on Iranian power plants amid talks between the two countries.
Financial stocks were mixed in Tuesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index down 0.1% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.3%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was rising 0.5%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was decreasing 0.1%. Bitcoin was declining 2.4% to $69,206, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries climbed 8.9 basis points to ...
Every Bank of Japan rate hike since 2024 has caused a Bitcoin crash of at least 20%. With Japanese 10-year yields hitting a 27-year high if 2.32% on Monday, fears abound that another BOJ tightening cycle could trigger the next crypto selloff. The BOJ raised rates four times since March 2024, and Bitcoin fell sharply after three of them.
Brazil's central bank said it is going to offer up to $1 billion in a dollar auction with repurchase agreement later on Tuesday. In a statement, the central bank said the auction will start at 2 p.m. local time.
US equity indexes traded mixed after midday Tuesday as confusion surrounded the state of truce talks with Iran, belying market expectations, while Israel and Tel Aviv continued to exchange strikes.
* Oil prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz shipment disruptions. * U.S. Treasury yields increase, dollar strengthens. * Euro zone growth stalls due to inflation and war impact. By Caroline Valetkevitch. Major global stock indexes were mixed on Tuesday as oil prices extended recent sharp gains and worries persisted over how long the Israeli-U.S. war on Iran will go on.
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The Bank of Chile is set to leave the policy rate unchanged at 4.50% on Tuesday as the weaker peso amplifies import price inflation, said Societe Generale. The BCCh is slated to release its policy statement at 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The window for additional easing by the BCCh has effectively narrowed, if not closed, noted the bank.
The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation expectations higher.
Payden & Rygel, one of the largest privately-held global investment advisory firms, today announced that the Payden California Municipal Social Impact Fund is a LSEG Lipper Fund Awards United States 2026 winner in the California Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds category. ?The 2026 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards mark another volatile three-year stretch for global markets.
* US, euro zone, UK and Japan PMIs all suffer. * Inflation expectations rise, activity dampened. * Some talk of stagflation, but too early to judge. By Balazs Koranyi and Lucia Mutikani.
* Yields higher as Iran war persists. * 10-year yield last up to 4.403% * Treasury to auction $69 billion in two-year notes. By Matt Tracy. U.S. Treasury yields inched higher on Tuesday morning as optimism over a quick easing of the Middle East crisis faded, renewing concerns about inflation risks.
It's unusual for the Bank of Canada to lose two deputy governors on the same day, not to mention at a possible policy inflection point and in a five-year review year for its mandate, said Scotiabank. However, that is what happened with Monday's announcement for Sharon Kozicki and Rhys Mendes.
The Bank of France has booked one-off capital gains of nearly 13 billion euros from an upgrade of its gold reserves since last July as it benefited from high gold prices, the central bank said on Tuesday. Over the past two decades, the bank has been gradually replacing older or non-standard gold holdings with bars that meet modern international standards.
* S&P Global survey shows decline in private-sector employment. * Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index falls to 51.4. * Oil prices surge over 30% due to U.S.-Iran conflict. By Lucia Mutikani.
* Iran launches missiles into Israel. * Spot gold down 22% from record peak hit in January. * Palladium down nearly 3% By Ashitha Shivaprasad. Gold prices extended their decline on Tuesday, weighed down by persistent Middle East tensions that fanned worries of inflation and expectations of higher interest rates globally.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust retreated by 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust was 0.2% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity amid economic data releases. US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.2% before the start of regular trading.
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Harrow said Tuesday that it plans to offer an additional $50.0 million worth of its 8.625% senior unsecured notes due 2030. The notes are to be issued under the same conditions governing the $250 million offering of the 2030 notes issued in September, the company said. Harrow said it intends to use the net proceeds from the additional issuance for general corporate purposes.
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The Iran war, now in its fourth week, is creating a major crisis in energy supplies that is impacting every corner of the global economy. Here are some economies to watch. THE G7. Look first to Europe. Inflation is set to jump again and traders are betting the European Central Bank and the Bank of England may have to raise interest rates this year.
Mexico's annual inflation rate accelerated in the first half of March to levels not seen since late 2024, official data showed on Tuesday, backing expectations that the central bank will keep its interest rate unchanged at its meeting this week. Consumer prices also rose 0.62% during the first half of March from the same period of February, exceeding the forecast of a 0.37% increase.
The Trump administration may be forced to temper the Iran conflict as borrowing costs surge, with the 10-year Treasury yield up 45 basis points since late February.
* G7 economies face energy shock, inflation risks. * Emerging economies hit by oil price surge, remittance issues. * Gulf region impacted directly, may see economic contraction this year. By Yoruk Bahceli and Marc Jones. The Iran war, now in its fourth week, is creating a major crisis in energy supplies that is impacting every corner of the global economy. Here are some economies to watch. THE G7.
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