Fed’s Barkin: Current rate level will cool demand, doesn’t see “overheating”
The current level for the Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate should cool the economy enough to return inflation to the…
US Credit Momentum Will Be Tempered by Rate Uncertainty
Interest rates remain a key risk for U.S. credit following a strong 1Q24 characterized by robust domestic demand, improved market…
Fed’s Kashkari cites high risk inflation is “settling”
The strength of the U.S. housingmarket and potentially stalled progress on inflation means monetarypolicy may not be as tight as…
US banks report weaker loan demand, Fed survey says
U.S. banks reported renewed weakening in demand for industrial loans and a decline in household demand for credit in the…
The export-driven growth model is back in Germany
March exports increased by 0.9% month-on-month, from -2% MoM in February. At the same time, imports increased by 0.3% MoM,…
Russia considers lifting gasoline exports ban
Russia is considering lifting its gasoline exports ban, officials and sources said on Tuesday, as oil refineries return from maintenance…
Restrictive steps for wheat, rice exports may persist amid sticky inflation
India is expected to maintain its stance of heightened monitoring of wheat and rice inventories amid persistent food inflation, which…
Freeport may export up to 900,000 metric tons of Grasberg copper concentrate in second half
Freeport-McMoRan is preparing to ship as much as 900,000 metric tons of copper concentrate starting in June from its Grasberg…
Newly-delivered tug to support Svitzer’s Brazil operations
Towage company Svitzer has taken delivery of a new ASD harbour tug to support its operations in Brazil. Svitzer Babitonga…
Dutch builder launches second ship in series ordered by Thun Tankers
Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit has launched the second vessel in a series ordered by Swedish tanker operator Thun Tankers. Thun…