ECB policymakers eye July pause on rate hikes if energy prices hold, sources say — a material crude surge would be needed to back a July move, but projections still embed two more hikes, keeping a September rise possible.

Argentina inflation falls to lowest since September, a win for Milei after March spike from Iran war energy shock.

Argentina's inflation slowed to the lowest level since September, a victory for President Javier Milei after a surge in March caused by an energy shock related to the Iran war.

Blackstone in talks to acquire Canadian property firm H&R.

Blackstone is in talks to acquire Canadian property firm H&R.

Brazil seeks to block $33B in new spending bills, Planning Minister Bruno Moretti says. Government negotiating with Congress to halt approval of three bills that would add over $33 billion to the budget over 10 years.

Brazil's economic team is seeking to negotiate with Congress to prevent final approval of three bills that would add more than $33 billion to the nation's budget over the next 10 years, Planning Minister Bruno Moretti said.

ECB officials signal next rate hike could come as soon as July, according to sources familiar with the discussion.

ECB officials see next rate hike possible as soon as July.