China's Central Bank Hints at More Monetary Easing
The People's Bank of China hinted at more monetary easing ahead, as Beijing doubles down on efforts to juice up its economy and manufacturing sector.
Stocks Rise After Fed Maintains Rate-Cut Outlook
All three leading U.S. indexes finish the session at record highs.
Fed Officials Still See Three Interest-Rate Cuts This Year, Buoying Stocks
Central bankers expect inflation slowdown to resume and maintain their lower-rate outlook.
Japan Export Growth Surprises in February
Japan's exports rose by more than expected in February, led by growth in shipments of autos and auto parts, data from the Ministry of Finance showed.
Australia's Job Market Bounces Back in February
Australia's unemployment rate fell sharply in February, easing fears that the job market had started to weaken precipitously over recent months.
Bank of Canada Officials Believed Rate Cuts Would Come in 2024, But Debated Timing, Minutes Say
The officials believed they would be in a position to cut interest rates this year, although they disagreed on when inflation would slow to a point to trigger such a move,
The U.S. Market Is Too Hot. Money Is Flowing Into European Stocks.
The S&P 500 has become expensive, while the Stoxx Europe 600 hasn't.
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall by 2 Million Barrels in Week Ended March 15
U.S. crude oil inventories fell by 2 million barrels last week, exceeding forecasts for a draw of 1.2 million barrels.
'Mr. Yen' says authorities may soon intervene as Japanese currency eyes multi-decade lows
An influential former foreign exchange official in Japan said Tokyo may enter the market to support the currency if it falls much further against the buck.
Singh's Take: Housing Construction Ramps Up After January Slowdown
A measure of U.S. home-building rose more than economists expected in February, signaling that January's declines may have just been a blip.
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