No majority for any Brexit options after UK MPs’ votes … BBC   No majority for any Brexit options after UK MPs’ votes None of MPs’ eight proposed Brexit options have secured […]

Global Bond Yields Slide to Fresh Lows Following ECB Comments … WSJ   Global Bond Yields Slide to Fresh Lows Following ECB Comments By Akane Otani Government-bond yields from the U.S. to […]

Fed Officials Push Back on Market Expectation of Rate Cuts … WSJ   Fed Officials Push Back on Market’s Expectation of Rate Cuts By Nick Timiraos Some Federal Reserve officials are saying […]

Five-Year Note Auction Attracts Below Average Demand … RTT NEWS   Five-Year Note Auction Attracts Below Average Demand Continuing this week’s series of long-term securities auctions following the sale of $40 billion […]

U.S. oil prices decline as EIA reports the first weekly rise in U.S. crude supplies in 3 weeks … MARKETWATCH   U.S. oil prices decline as EIA reports the first weekly rise […]

U.S. current account deficit rises 6.2% in 4th quarter to $134.4 billion … MARKETWATCH   U.S. current account deficit rises 6.2% in 4th quarter to $134.4 billion By JEFFRY BARTASH WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – […]

France Consumer Confidence At 7-month High … RTT   France Consumer Confidence At 7-month High By RTTNews Staff Writer France’s consumer confidence strengthened for a third consecutive month in March to its […]

Norway Jobless Rate Rises For First Time In 6 Months … RTT   Norway Jobless Rate Rises For First Time In 6 Months By RTTNews Staff Writer Norway’s unemployment rate rose for […]

Interest rate cuts loom after RBNZ changes tack … NZ HERALD   Interest rate cuts loom after RBNZ changes tack By : Jamie Gray Business reporter, NZ Herald Economists are factoring in […]

China industrial profit sinks to start the year … MARKETWATCH   China industrial profit sinks to start the year By MarketWatch BEIJING–Earnings at China’s large industrial firms dropped sharply in the first […]

Brexiteer Rees-Mogg hints he will vote for PM May Brexit deal … THE INDEPENDENT   Jacob Rees-Mogg hints he will vote for Theresa May’s deal Lizzy Buchan Political Correspondent Leading Brexiteer Jacob […]

French Manufacturing Confidence Eases For First Time In 3 Months … RTT   French Manufacturing Confidence Eases For First Time In 3 Months By RTTNews Staff Writer France’s manufacturing confidence weakened slightly […]

German GFK consumer morale slips despite job market … RTE   German GFK consumer morale slips despite job market After a buoyant start to the year, German consumers are less optimistic heading […]

European stock markets trade higher premarket … TELETRADER   European stock markets trade higher premarket Equities on the major stock exchanges in Europe were higher on Tuesday during premarket trading. Investors were […]

EU MORNING BULLETS : 26TH-MARCH-2019   * Nikkei +2.1%, Hang Seng -0.2% and the ASX +0.1%. * Japanese ppi was +1.15yy as expected. * UK MPs have voted 329 to 302 to […]

UK MPs vote to take control of Brexit process for indicative votes … BBC   UK MPs vote to take control of Brexit process for indicative votes MPs have voted to take […]

Japan Producer Prices Rise 1.1% On Year In February … RTT   Japan Producer Prices Rise 1.1% On Year In February By RTTNews Staff Writer Producer prices in Japan were up 1.1 […]

Trump Fed pick hints at cutting rates by half point … TELETRADER   Trump Fed pick hints at cutting rates by half point Stephen Moore, President Donald Trump’s nominee for a seat […]

EUROPEAN CLOSING REPORT: MONDAY – 25TH – MARCH – 2019   EUROPEAN CLOSING REPORT MONDAY – 25TH – MARCH – 2019 European cash equity markets are mostly lower at the closing bell […]

Brexit : UK Cabinet to meet amid pressure on PM May … BBC   Brexit : UK Cabinet to meet amid pressure on PM May Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to […]

EU & UK COMPANY STOCKS OPENING CALLS   CS AstraZeneca M/P Forxiga approved on Europe for type 1 diabetes Glenveagh +1-2% Agreed to forward sell 118 housing units to IRES Hansteen UNCH […]

US recession warning indicator flashing red … STRAITS TIMES   US recession warning indicator flashing red SYDNEY (REUTERS, WASHINGTON POST) – Yields on benchmark US 10-year treasury notes fell further below three-month […]

US existing-home sales jumped 11.8 percent in February … AP   US existing-home sales jumped 11.8 percent in February WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. home sales soared 11.8 percent in February, aided by […]

Plan for UK MPs to get votes on seven Brexit options if PM May deal defeated again … SKY   Plan for UK MPs to get votes on seven Brexit options if […]

Canada retail sales drop for third month in a row on weak autos … REUTERS   Canada retail sales drop for third month in a row on weak autos OTTAWA, March 22 […]

Deutsche Bank sees higher revenue in 2019 … MARKETNEWS   Deutsche Bank sees higher revenue in 2019 By Pietro Lombardi Deutsche Bank AG expects group revenue to be slightly higher this year […]

Japan Manufacturing PMI Unchanged At 48.9 In March … RTT   Japan Manufacturing PMI Unchanged At 48.9 In March – Nikkei By RTTNews Staff Writer The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to […]

A Central Banking Domino Effect Is in Motion … WSJ   A Central Banking Domino Effect Is in Motion By Brian Blackstone ZURICH — Abrupt changes in the policies of the world’s […]

The Bond Market’s Blind Faith in a Do-Nothing Fed … WSJ   The Bond Market’s Blind Faith in a Do-Nothing Fed By James Mackintosh Just three months after an embarrassing policy reversal […]

Euro zone consumer confidence improves to -7.2 in March … REUTERS   Euro zone consumer confidence improves to -7.2 in March (Reuters) – Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 0.2 point in […]

EIA reports a modest decline in U.S. natural-gas supplies … MARKETWATCH   EIA reports a modest decline in U.S. natural-gas supplies By MYRA P. SAEFONG The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Thursday a […]

China, US to resume trade talks, but divisions over tariffs remain … GLOBAL TIMES   China, US to resume trade talks, but divisions over tariffs remain By Wang Cong After a nearly […]

EU Verhofstadt rules out Brexit delay past May 23 … TELETRADER   EU Verhofstadt rules out Brexit delay past May 23 ANDY RAIN European Parliament’s representative in the Brexit negotiations Guy Verhofstadt […]

Dutch Consumer Confidence Weakest Since December 2014 … RTT   Dutch Consumer Confidence Weakest Since December 2014 By RTTNews Staff Writer The Netherlands’ consumer confidence fell for the eighth month in a […]

Oil hits 2019 highs amid OPEC-led supply cuts & US sanctions on Iran & Venezuela … RTRS   Oil hits 2019 highs amid OPEC-led supply cuts & US sanctions on Iran & […]

Australia unemployment rate falls in February … MARKETWATCH   Australia unemployment rate falls in February By James Glynn SYDNEY–Australia’s labor market remained strong in February with the unemployment rate dropping to 4.9% […]

Dow drops more than 100 points … CNBC   Dow drops more than 100 points, led by banks, after the Fed signals no rate hikes this year Fred Imbert CNBC.com The Dow […]

Trump : China tariffs may remain for ‘substantial period’ … AFP   Trump : China tariffs may remain for ‘substantial period’ Sebastian Smith and Douglas Gillison, Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON – US President […]

BREAKING Brexit: Donald Tusk says May’s short delay is possible with one condition … MIRROR   Brexit: Donald Tusk says May’s short delay is possible with one condition The European Council President […]

U.S. oil prices move higher after EIA reports a nearly 10 million-barrel drop in U.S. crude supplies … MARKETWATCH   U.S. oil prices move higher after EIA reports a nearly 10 million-barrel […]

UBS CEO says this is one of the worst first-quarter environments in history … CNBC   UBS CEO says this is one of the worst first-quarter environments in history * Swiss bank […]

Japan downgrades economic view as US-China trade war bites … RTE   Japan downgrades economic view as US-China trade war bites Japan’s government has downgraded its assessment of the economy in March […]

German Producer Price Inflation Stable … RTT   German Producer Price Inflation Stable In February By RTTNews Staff Writer Germany’s producer price inflation was unchanged in February, defying expectations for an acceleration, […]

UK PM May will not ask EU for long extension … BBC   UK PM May will not ask EU for long extension Theresa May will not be asking the EU for […]

China media : China may cut reserve ratio in Q2 … FXSTREET   China may cut reserve ratio in Q2 – China Securities Journal By Omkar Godbole The news is crossing the […]

FedEx just warned the whole globe is slowing … CNBC   FedEx just warned the whole globe is slowing * FedEx reported declining international revenue as a result of unfavorable exchange rates […]

High-Level US-China Trade Talks to Resume in Final Push for Deal … WSJ   High-Level US-China Trade Talks to Resume in Final Push for Deal By Bob Davis WASHINGTON — Negotiators for […]

Irish PM hosting talks with EU Tusk as Brexit deal deadline looms … RTE   Irish PM hosting talks with EU Tusk as Brexit deal deadline looms By Paul Cunningham Political Correspondent […]

Asia markets decline ahead of Fed meeting … CNBC   Asia markets decline ahead of Fed meeting * Shares in Asia were tepid in afternoon trade. * The U.S. Federal Reserve is […]

US Ag Sec Perdue : US-China talks still dynamic … TELETRADER   US Ag Sec Perdue : US-China talks still dynamic The trade negotiations between the United States and China are still […]

US-China trade talks extend to April over differences on tariffs … NIKKEI   US-China trade talks extend to April over differences on tariffs Xi omits US stopover from Europe trip, eliminating March […]

RBA : ‘Significant uncertainty’ in outlook … AAP   RBA : ‘Significant uncertainty’ in outlook Stuart Condie, Australian Associated Press Economists say the door remains open to Reserve Bank rate cuts this […]

Theresa May warned she cannot hold another vote on same Brexit deal … SKY NEWS   Theresa May warned she cannot hold another vote on same Brexit deal By Aubrey Allegretti Speaker […]

FIS to acquire Worldpay for $43B … TT   FIS to acquire Worldpay for $43B Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS), a Florida-based financial services company will acquire Worldpay Inc., payment processing […]

EU MORNING BULLETS : 18TH-MARCH-2019   * Asian equities up despite Japan’s exports and imports both both fell further in February, reflecting sluggish global demand. * The Nikkei +0.6%, Hang Seng +1% […]

EU to update strategy on ‘rival’ China at summit this week … NIKKEI   EU to update strategy on ‘rival’ China at summit this week Brussels urges cooperation on Iran deal and climate […]

Fed to hold fire on interest rates as world economy slows … AFP   Fed to hold fire on interest rates as world economy slows Douglas Gillison, Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON — There […]

Dutch Retail Sales Growth At 10-Month Low … RTT   Dutch Retail Sales Growth At 10-Month Low By RTTNews Staff Writer The Netherlands’ retail sales grew at the slowest pace in ten […]

EU considers call for Brexit delay before summit … RTE   EU considers call for Brexit delay before summit EU officials say many in Brussels and in national capitals are in two […]

European New Car Registrations Fall For Sixth Month … RTT   European New Car Registrations Fall For Sixth Month : ACEA By RTTNews Staff Writer European car sales decreased for a sixth […]

UK PM May to try to persuade MPs for third time to back deal … BBC   UK PM May to try to persuade MPs for third time to back deal Prime […]

EIA reports a hefty weekly decline in U.S. natural-gas supplies … MARKETWATCH   EIA reports a hefty weekly decline in U.S. natural-gas supplies By MYRA P. SAEFONG The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Thursday that […]

Bank of England policymaker warns of risk to UK jobs market … FT   Bank of England policymaker warns of risk to UK jobs market By Gavin Jackson in Birmingham Falling business […]

UK lawmakers seek to force indicative votes on Brexit next steps … RTRS   UK lawmakers seek to force indicative votes on Brexit next steps LONDON (Reuters) – British lawmakers submitted on […]

French February inflation revised up to 1.6 percent … RTRS   French February inflation revised up to 1.6 percent PARIS (Reuters) – French inflation picked up in February by more than previously […]

German inflation holds steady at 1.7% … MARKETWATCH   German inflation holds steady at 1.7% in February FRANKFURT-German inflation remained stable in February, the Federal Statistical Office said Thursday, confirming a preliminary […]

SECO Trims Swiss Growth Forecast Further … RTT   SECO Trims Swiss Growth Forecast Further By RTTNews Staff Writer The Swiss government’s experts cut the growth forecast for this year further, citing […]

STOCKBROKER COMPANY UPGRADES & DOWNGRADES   Broker Changes Aryzta Upgraded to Buy at Baader Helvea; PT 1.60 Francs Adidas Cut to Hold at Baader Helvea; Price Target 220 Euros Bushveld Minerals Rated […]

EU MORNING BULLETS : 14TH-MARCH-2019   * Asian equities mixed with Nikkei unch, Hang Seng -0.2% and the ASX +0.3%. * UK MPs have voted to reject leaving the EU without a withdrawal […]

China economic slowdown broadens despite Beijing support … MARKETWATCH   China economic slowdown broadens despite Beijing support By MarketWatch BEIJING–China’s economy isn’t done slowing, with industrial activity and home sales cooling in […]

Was Trump Right About Fed Raising Rates Too Far & Too Fast … THE STREET   Was Trump Right About the Fed Raising Interest Rates Too Far & Too Fast President Donald Trump’s […]

MPs to vote on three-month Brexit delay as PM warns of ‘lengthy’ extension to Article 50 … SKY NEWS   MPs to vote on three-month Brexit delay as PM warns of ‘lengthy’ […]

Thirty-Year Bond Auction Attracts Slightly Below Average Demand … RTT NEWS   Thirty-Year Bond Auction Attracts Slightly Below Average Demand The Treasury Department finished off this week’s series of long-term securities auctions […]

U.S. oil prices top $58 as EIA reports a nearly 4 million-barrel drop in U.S. crude supplies … MARKETWATCH   U.S. oil prices top $58 as EIA reports a nearly 4 million-barrel […]

U.S. construction spending posts biggest increase in nine months … REUTERS   U.S. construction spending posts biggest increase in nine months WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending surged in January, with investment […]

Spain Inflation Rises For First Time In 4 Months … RTT   Spain Inflation Rises For First Time In 4 Months By RTTNews Staff Writer Spain’s consumer price inflation rose marginally in […]

March 29 Brexit unlikely after UK rejects EU deal … EU OBSERVER   March 29 Brexit unlikely after UK rejects EU deal By ANDREW RETTMAN The likelihood the UK will leave the […]

STOCKBROKER COMPANY UPGRADES & DOWNGRADES   Broker Changes Aena Downgraded to Neutral at Credit Suisse; PT 167 Euros Austrian Post Upgraded to Outperform at MainFirst; PT 42 Euros Axel Springer Downgraded to […]

UK announces tariff cuts & border plans for a no-deal Brexit … RTRS   UK announces tariff cuts & border plans for a no-deal Brexit LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Wednesday it […]

Japan January Core Machine Orders Plunge 5.4% … RTT   Japan January Core Machine Orders Plunge 5.4% By RTTNews Staff Writer The total value of core machine orders in Japan dropped a […]

Japan Producer Prices Add 0.2% … RTT   Japan Producer Prices Add 0.2% In February By RTTNews Staff Writer Producer prices in Japan were up 0.2 percent on month in February, the […]

Ten-Year Note Auction Attracts Above Average Demand … RTT   Ten-Year Note Auction Attracts Above Average Demand Following yesterday’s sale of $38 billion worth of three-year notes, the Treasury Department sold $24 […]

EIA trims U.S. crude-oil output forecasts, lifts 2019 view on WTI, Brent prices … MARKETWATCH   EIA trims U.S. crude-oil output forecasts, lifts 2019 view on WTI, Brent prices By MYRA P. SAEFONG […]