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Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year

Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year

SHANGHAI, April 8 (Reuters) - Major global investment banks now expect China to keep official interest rates steady this year, scaling back earlier rate-cut calls, as the impact from the Middle East conflict appears limited, even as Beijing maintains a loose policy stance.
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China's March bank lending seen surging on post-holiday rebound: Reuters poll

China's March bank lending seen surging on post-holiday rebound: Reuters poll

By Shi Bu and Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - Chinese banks likely extended significantly more new loans in March than in February, according to a Reuters poll on Thursday, driven by improved credit demand and a seasonal rebound.
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U.S. Banks Anticipate Profit Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

U.S. Banks Anticipate Profit Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

U.S. Banks Anticipate Profit Growth Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
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The Latest: Trump pulls back on Iran threats for 2 weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to terms

The Latest: Trump pulls back on Iran threats for 2 weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to terms

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s pulling back on his threats to widen attacks on Iran
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Japan's consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike

Japan's consumer mood worsens as Iran war clouds chance for April rate hike

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 9 (Reuters) - Japan's consumer confidence worsened in March at a pace unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a government survey showed, swelling the toll on a fragile economy from soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East conflict.
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Analysis-Why the bond market won't bounce back to pre-war levels

Analysis-Why the bond market won't bounce back to pre-war levels

By Tom Westbrook and Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - Global bond markets may rebound but are unlikely to fully recover from the war-driven selloff because, even if there is peace, energy prices and inflation will run hotter for longer.
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Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting

Fed minutes show growing openness to rate hikes at March meeting

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - A growing group of Federal Reserve policymakers felt last month that interest rate hikes might be needed to counter inflation that continued to exceed the central bank's 2% target, particularly given the inflationary impact of the U.S.-Israeli war
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US short-term credit market shows early signs of stress as Iran war persists

US short-term credit market shows early signs of stress as Iran war persists

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, April 7 (Reuters) - A prolonged war in the Middle East is starting to ripple into U.S. short-term credit markets, where subtle strains are emerging that could amplify liquidity risks.
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NZ central bank stands pat, treads cautiously as Iran war intensifies risks

NZ central bank stands pat, treads cautiously as Iran war intensifies risks

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - New Zealand's central bank kept its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday for a second straight meeting, choosing to sit tight as it gauges the economic fallout from the Middle East war - but signalling it is ready to act if inflation pressures intensify.
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China Increases Gold Reserves Amid Global Market Fluctuations

China Increases Gold Reserves Amid Global Market Fluctuations

The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves by an additional 5 tons in March, marking the largest purchase since February 2025. This move extends China's streak of monthly gold reserve increases to 17 consecutive months, bringing total holdings to 2,313 tons. Analysts suggest that China is likely to continue its gold purchases to bolster the yuan's value and promote it as a global reserve currency. Despite recent fluctuations in gold prices, China's demand remains strong, contrasting with Turkey, which has reduced its gold reserves significantly.
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JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher

By Saeed Azhar NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Monday that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than the market now expects.
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BOJ to raise rates by July on mounting price pressure, ex-board member says

BOJ to raise rates by July on mounting price pressure, ex-board member says

By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates by July, as soaring oil costs from the Middle East war increase the risk it will fall behind the curve in dealing with mounting inflationary pressure, its former board member Seiji Adachi