Exclusive: Bank of England’s Bailey says investors shouldn’t count on rising UK rates

Exclusive: Bank of England's Bailey says investors shouldn't count on rising UK rates

Bailey said any action by the BoE should limit the damage to the UK economy The MPC is likely to debate the need to move quickly on tariffs Bailey says the situation is not the same as in 2022, firms have less pricing power Stock market prices doubled this year JP Morgan cuts BoE rate … Read more

South Korea’s chip boom powers export growth to four decades

South Korea's chip boom powers export growth to four decades

Item 1 of 4 Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal in Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo [1/4]Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal, Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab Imports rise 48.3% y/y, against 44.9% forecast Increase in semiconductor … Read more

China’s factories are experiencing the fastest growth in a year as the risks of war are increasing

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Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more

Wall Street indexes often fall as the Iran war escalates

Traders work on the floor of the NYSE in New York

Asset managers receive benefits after the 401(K) guidelines of the labor department The Fed’s Powell flags confirmed inflation expectations Consumers are weighing Trump’s stance on Iran Indexes: Dow up 0.1%, S&P 500 down 0.4%, Nasdaq down 0.7% March 30 (Reuters) – Major US indexes fell on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s new warning to … Read more

BUSINESS DAY Growth fears a snowball

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Item 1 of 2 A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon [1/2]A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new … Read more

Powell said the Fed would wait and see how the war affects inflation

It shows a certain level of inflation expectations

Powell said high energy prices have not created a tough choice for the Fed With inflation running above target, the Fed is watching inflation expectations Powell sees less risk in the labor market Financial markets have written off bets on a Fed rate hike this year CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 30 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman … Read more

Nigeria’s biggest oil refinery fails to curb record petrol prices

Nigeria's biggest oil refinery fails to curb record petrol prices

Competitor Dangote has been forced to import raw materials, exposing Nigeria to global price shocks Nigeria’s petrol pump prices rise by 65%, the highest in Africa The collaborative approach has led to a reduction in household raw food supply Nigeria does not have a formal fuel storage policy LAGOS, March 30 (Reuters) – Fuel prices … Read more