Dow, S&P 500 Futures Fall
U. S. stock futures fell along with markets in Europe, China and Japan.
Germany Set for Trillion-Euro Defense and Infrastructure Splurge
The spending package cleared its last parliamentary hurdle, paving the way for civilian and defense investments.
French Factories Remain Under Tariff Cloud as Hopes Grow for Defense Boost
The mood among manufacturers in France fell again as tariff threats loom and despite hopes that a new European commitment to raising defense spending could spur fresh activity.
Japan Inflation Slows But Uptrend Backs Case for Rate Hikes
Japan's consumer inflation slowed slightly in February due to energy subsidies but maintained the uptrend keeping interest-rate hike expectations intact.
Foreign Buyers Shun Billions in U.S. Treasuries. Canada Was a Big Seller.
Before the back-to-back selling of the world's safest debt, foreigners had kept buying for 15 straight months.
Nvidia's Next-Gen Chips Will Guzzle Electricty. Will the U.S. Have Enough Power in Time?
Natural gas turbines, essential for AI, are in seriously short supply. Why turbine makers fear an eventual glut.
Russia Touts Economic Opportunities. Western Companies Are Wary.
Moscow has suggested a restoration of ties holds opportunities for American businesses, but many would hesitate to return.
Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza, Threatens to Occupy Parts of Strip
Israel's defense minister said he had instructed the military to seize parts of the strip if Hamas didn't release all the hostages.
Bank of Canada Must Stop Tariff-Fueled Price Increases From Spreading, Macklem Says
The remarks are likely to reinforce the market's view that the central bank is headed for a pause in April stemming from a hot inflation reading.
Turkey's Central Bank Raises Overnight Lending Rate in Unscheduled Meeting
The move comes after the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 21, 2025 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)
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