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Oil slides as US tariff hike raise jitters over global economy

Monday, February 23 by SRN News

SINGAPORE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would raise U.S. tariffs on global imports, creating uncertainty for world economic growth and fuel consumption. Brent crude futures slid 45 cents, or 0.63%, to $71.31 a barrel by... Read More.

Australia central bank sees no set path for future rates, following Feb hike

Tuesday, February 17 by SRN News

SYDNEY, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank concluded inflation would stay stubbornly high if it had not hiked interest rates as it did this month, and was not yet sure if further tightening would be necessary. Minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's... Read More.

BOJ could hike rates as early as March, up to 3 times in 2026, Mizuho executive says

Thursday, February 12 by SRN News

By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan could raise key interest rates again as early as March and deliver up to three hikes this year in light of persistent inflation and yen weakness, Mizuho Financial Group's markets... Read More.

Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

Wednesday, February 11 by SRN News

Feb 11 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday has called for a two percent tax increase for New Yorkers making over a million dollars a year, along with a hike in the state's corporate tax rate, proposals he originally championed... Read More.

Colombia’s central bank shocks with 100-bp rate hike to 10.25%

Friday, January 30 by SRN News

By Nelson Bocanegra and Carlos Vargas BOGOTA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Colombia's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to 10.25% on Friday, its first hike in nearly three years and a larger move than most analysts had expected, as policymakers... Read More.

Trump delays tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets by one year

Wednesday, December 31 by SRN News

Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday to delay increases in tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for another year, the White House said. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan) Brought to you... Read More.

Mexico to hike tariffs on China starting Thursday

Tuesday, December 30 by SRN News

By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's sweeping new tariffs on imports from mostly Asian countries are set to take effect on Thursday, in a move that will largely align Mexico with the U.S. as the neighboring countries place significant barriers on... Read More.

Yen wallows near record low to euro as BOJ keeps cautious tone after rate hike

Sunday, December 21 by SRN News

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The yen languished near a record low to the euro on Monday, after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stuck to his usual cautious rhetoric following an interest rate hike on Friday. The Japanese currency traded near an... Read More.

Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike

Friday, December 19 by SRN News

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - The streets of Bolivia's largest cities, La Paz and Santa Cruz, were brought to a standstill on Friday as public transportation workers went on strike against a 100% fuel price increase ordered by the new government in the South... Read More.

Asian shares advance after weaker US price data push Wall Street higher, and a rate hike in Japan

Thursday, December 18 by SRN News

Asian shares were moderately higher and U.S. futures were mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate Friday to its highest level in 30 years. The 0.25 percentage point increase by the BOJ was widely expected. It took the benchmark rate... Read More.

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Oil slides as US tariff hike raise jitters over global economy

Australia central bank sees no set path for future rates, following Feb hike

BOJ could hike rates as early as March, up to 3 times in 2026, Mizuho executive says

Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers

Colombia’s central bank shocks with 100-bp rate hike to 10.25%

Trump delays tariff hike for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets by one year

Mexico to hike tariffs on China starting Thursday

Yen wallows near record low to euro as BOJ keeps cautious tone after rate hike

Bolivia’s largest cities brought to standstill by transportation strike over fuel price hike

Asian shares advance after weaker US price data push Wall Street higher, and a rate hike in Japan

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