Commodities News
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Gold prices hit fresh high on trade turmoil
Friday 28 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Gold prices hit fresh highs on Friday, as the latest round of trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump reignited fears of a global trade war. Read More
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US trade tariffs have heightened downside risks, says Bank of Japan
Friday 28 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan has said that it is keeping a close eye on the impact of protectionist measures imposed by Donald Trump, with downside risks stemming from trade tariffs having inc... Read More
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German consumer confidence stabilises, but uncertainty remains
Friday 28 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in Germany has stabilised at a low level as sentiment was supported by the recent elections, though rising preferences to put money away still indicate a cautiou... Read More
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US pending home sales grow a tad more quickly than expected in February
Thursday 27 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The growth in the number of home sales signed in the US continued to be subdued last month. Read More
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Trump slaps 25% tariffs on car, parts imports as trade war escalates
Thursday 27 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war overnight, announcing plans to impose swingeing 25% tariffs on all vehicle imports and parts only days before levies on othe... Read More
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US initial jobless claims drop by 1,000
Thursday 27 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at only a slightly decelerated pace in the week ended 22 March, according to the Department of Labor. Read More
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Norway leaves rates unchanged after inflation picks up
Thursday 27 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank kept interest rates at a 17-year high on Thursday, as widely expected, following an uptick in inflation. Read More
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Europe close: Report of imminent US car tariffs hits shares
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - European shares were lower on Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainty and nervousness around the expected 2 April date for Washington's announcement of reciprocal trade tariffs. Read More
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German business sentiment improves in March - Ifo
Tuesday 25 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved in March, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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US services activity picks up in March, but expectations deteriorate sharply
Monday 24 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Business activity in the US picked up in March, but not in manufacturing, according to the preliminary results of two closely followed surveys. Read More
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Eurozone factory downturn shows signs of easing - PMI
Monday 24 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's manufacturing sector's enduring downturn showed signs of easing amid hopes of more spending on infrastructure and defence, according to flash survey results published... Read More
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US existing-home sales unexpectedly rise
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Existing-home sales in the United States rebounded strongly in February, according to the National Association of Realtors, which pointed to "encouraging signs" for the American hou... Read More
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Philly manufacturing growth eases as input prices climb
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing activity across Philadelphia expanded at a more modest pace in March, according to the region's Federal Reserve Bank, with growth in new orders and shipments easing an... Read More
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US weekly jobless claims rise by just 2,000
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the United States rose by just 2,000 last week, according to data from the Department of Labor on Thursday. Read More
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Eurozone construction growth slows to just 0.2%
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Construction activity across the eurozone edged higher in January, with growth slowing for the second straight month, according to data out on Thursday from Eurostat. Read More
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German producer prices rise by less than forecast
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Producer prices across Germany rose by less than expected in February, official data showed on Thursday. Read More
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Fed still sees two rate cuts, to slow balance sheet reduction
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Rate-setters in the US voted to stand pat on rates, but said that they would slow the pace at which the central bank reduced its balance sheet until a deal was reached on the govern... Read More
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US mortgage applications pull back as rates climb
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage applications in the United States pulled back last week after a significant uptick over the preceding two weeks, as long-term mortgage rates rose for the first time in more... Read More
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Bank of Japan keeps key policy rate at 0.5%
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan maintained its key policy rate steady at 0.5% on Wednesday, as expected. Read More
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German MPs approve defence spending package to counter Russia threat
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Germany's parliament has approved an historic package of spending and debt limit reforms, potentially clearing the way for a massive boost in defence and infrastructure spending for... Read More
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