S&P 500 Futures Edge Down as More Earnings Roll In

Stock futures were largely on hold ahead of the Fed's latest interest-rate decision. 


 
BOJ Data Suggest Yen-Buying Intervention of Tens of Billions of Dollars

Japan likely carried out significant yen-buying intervention on Monday, according to a calculation based on data from the Bank of Japan and private money brokers. 


 
Fed to Signal It Has Stomach to Keep Rates High for Longer

Firmer price pressures could lead longer-term rates to rise as investors continue paring back expectations of cuts. 


 
South Doing All the Work in Europe's Upside-Down Recovery

Aided by a rapid rebound in tourist numbers, growth in the south is more than offsetting the north's manufacturing malaise. 


 
Taiwan's Economic Growth Beats Expectations in Strong Start to Year

Taiwan's economy got off to a strong start this year, boosted by strong exports as global demand for electronics picks up, benefiting the producer of high-end chips. 


 
Office-Loan Defaults Near Historic Levels With Billions on the Line

More than $38 billion of U.S. office buildings face loan defaults, foreclosures or other forms of distress, the highest amount since 2012. 


 
Asia-Pacific Economies' Resilience Spurs IMF Forecast Upgrade

Asia-Pacific economies seem to be weathering the impact of high interest rates, weak global demand and other headwinds rather well, the IMF says as it upgrades its growth forecast for the region. 


 
China's Factory Activity Keeps Growing But Loses Some Steam

China's latest batch of factory activity showed the manufacturing sector has continued growing, but has lost some steam as economic headwinds persist. 


 
Why global gold demand marked its best first quarter in 8 years

Gold demand marked its strongest first quarter in eight years, buoyed by "healthy investment" from the over-the-counter market as well as central bank purchases, which saw their best start to any year on record, according to a report from the World Gold Council released Tuesday. 


 
Australian Retail Sales Slumps; Swifties Suffer Hangover

Australia's weaker than expected March retail sales further confirm that consumer spending is barely detectable, while also damping speculation that the next move in interest rates might be up.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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