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Fed to signal rate hike an option? Possible, though unlikely
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Rising concern about higher inflation from surging oil prices is not going to press the Federal Reserve into an interest rate hike this week, but the idea could still ...
Mar 18, 2026
US drivers face long-term pain at pump, analysts say; Trump bets they are wrong
By Jarrett Renshaw March 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are betting the oil-price shock sparked by the Iran crisis will be too short-lived to hurt them politically...
Mar 18, 2026
Analysis-Is coffee the new cocoa? Some expect coffee prices to also crash
By Marcelo Teixeira TAMPA, Florida, March 18 (Reuters) - Some coffee industry experts have been drawing comparisons between the coffee and cocoa markets, projecting that coffee prices will sink in com...
Mar 18, 2026
Analysis-Wall Street's bank capital victory in sight but hurdles remain
By Pete Schroeder and Michelle Price WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street banks are set to score a win as President Donald Trump's regulators unveil softened new draft capital rules this week,...
Mar 18, 2026
Bank of Canada expected to hold rates, may flag inflation risks of oil shock
By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, March 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep rates on hold on Wednesday, despite fears of higher inflation following the spike in oil prices stemming ...
Mar 18, 2026
Wall St futures gain as oil prices ease; Fed outlook in focus
By Johann M Cherian and Utkarsh Hathi March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, buoyed by easing oil prices, while jittery investors awaited the Federal Reserve's update on the ...
Mar 18, 2026
UniCredit CEO does not rule out improving terms of Commerzbank bid
By Valentina Za MILAN, March 18 (Reuters) - UniCredit Chief Executive Andrea Orcel said on Wednesday he did not rule out improving the terms of the bank's bid for Commerzbank if merger discussions pro...
Mar 18, 2026
Analysis-Hong Kong IPO pipeline set to suffer amid Beijing's scrutiny of 'red-chip' listings
HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) - Beijing's tightened scrutiny of plans by Chinese companies incorporated outside mainland China to list in Hong Kong could have a significant impact on the city's rich I...
Mar 18, 2026
KKR to invest up to $310 million in India e-bus deal
March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm KKR will invest up to $310 million through a partnership with Indian electric commercial vehicle maker PMI Electro Mobility Solutions and its e-bus platfo...
Mar 18, 2026
Tencent pledges higher AI investment in 2026 after chip curbs hit capex plans
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, March 18 (Reuters) - Tencent Holdings said on Wednesday it plans to increase investment in artificial intelligence this year, including developing proprietary models, after acknowle...
Mar 18, 2026
