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PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains as Trump tariffs fuel safe haven flows
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose for a second straight session on Tuesday, but traded below the all-time high, as uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans continued to fuel economic growth concerns and safe haven flows into bullion.
Tue, Feb 18
China stocks seen ready for sea change as Xi's tech detente lifts sentiment
China moving from 'tradable' to 'investable' -BofA Xi meeting tech bosses a pro-business shift -MacquarieChina's 'Terrific Ten' outperform Magnificent 7 over past six monthsRecasts and writes throughBy Summer Zhen and Li Gu HONGKONG/SHANGHAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The cas...
Tue, Feb 18
Bullish investors cut cash levels to 15-year low, BofA says
Bullish investors cut cash levels to 3.5%, the lowest since 2010, as they went long stocks and "short everything else", a survey of investors from BofA Global Research showed on Tuesday.
Tue, Feb 18
Goldman Sachs raises gold forecast citing strong central bank demand
Global banks predict gold prices will stay high in 2025, potentially reaching $3,000 due to geopolitical uncertainty, while Goldman Sachs revised its price target upwards citing sustained central bank demand.
Tue, Feb 18
Australia's central bank cuts rates, cautious on further easing
Australia's central bank cut rates for the first time in more than four years on Tuesday but warned it was too early to declare victory over inflation and was cautious about the prospects of further easing.
Tue, Feb 18
JGB yields march to fresh highs; BOJ rate hike path in focus
Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose to their highest levels in more than a decade on Tuesday as an auction for 20-year bonds saw low demand as investors continued to puzzle out how fast and high the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may increase interest rates.
Tue, Feb 18
Dollar firms, Aussie steady after RBA's 'hawkish' rate cut
The dollar firmed on Tuesday as traders weighed tariff worries and the path to U.S. rate cuts, while the Australian dollar held steady near two-month highs after the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered an expected rate cut but cautioned on further easing.
Tue, Feb 18
【Reuters Analysis】Security demands cast new shadow on Europe's finances
Europe's leaders have long known the region is living beyond the means of its ageing, stagnant economy. The question is whether the ructions created by Donald Trump's second White House term mean they will do something about it.
Tue, Feb 18
European shares break record highs on Ukraine peace hopes
Asian shares and the dollar steadied on Tuesday, as traders waited on a rate cut in Australia and company earnings in China, while European shares marked record highs on the prospect of ramping up defence spending to back up any Ukraine peace deal.
Tue, Feb 18
HSBC HK shares hit 11-1/2-year peak as investors back CEO's retrenchment attempt
Hong Kong shares of HSBC 0005.HK rise 1.6% to HK$86.85, their highest since August 2013, and set for a second session of gain; Stock on track for the biggest one-day rise since January 16; top gainer in Hang Seng Finance Index .HSNF, which climbs 0.3%.
Tue, Feb 18
Dollar wobbles, Aussie just below 2-month high ahead of RBA decision
Dollar wavers near two-month lows as tariff worries ebb
Euro, sterling steady as focus on Ukraine peace talks
Yen stands tall on rising odds of BOJ hikes this year
RBA widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps later on Tuesday
Tue, Feb 18
Gold inches higher on concerns over Trump tariff threats
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs continued to dominate sentiment, reinforcing bullion's appeal as a safe-haven asset amid fears of a potential global trade war.
Tue, Feb 18
【Reuters Analysis】China's tech rally rests on 'hot money'
China's apparent breakthrough in AI and rapprochement with tech giants has sent Hong Kong stocks and internet giants soaring, but the buyers behind it are flighty and brokers say global investors are wary of big bets while markets swing wildly.
Tue, Feb 18
【Reuters Analysis】Ukraine ceasefire hopes offer Europe's markets a tailwind in the shadow of tariffs
A ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine would take the sting out of heightened U.S. trade tensions and ease pressure on energy prices and the euro, markets bet, while expectations for defence spending have already sent stocks in the sector surging.
Tue, Feb 18
【Reuters Analysis】Trump tariffs won’t easily derail euro zone recovery, says Klement
The euro zone is showing early signs of an economic recovery that is unlikely to be derailed by the tariffs the Trump administration has threatened thus far. But that doesn’t mean European policymakers can let their guard down.
Tue, Feb 18
Waller: High long-term U.S. yields shows concern over fiscal deficits
Long-term bond rates have risen despite Fed rate cuts because of concern about large U.S. fiscal deficits and the ability of global investors to absorb it all, Fed Governor Chris Waller said on Monday.
Tue, Feb 18
Goldman Sachs raises year-end gold price forecast to $3,100
Goldman Sachs on Monday raised its year-end 2025 gold price forecast to $3,100 per ounce, up from $2,890, citing sustained central bank demand.
Tue, Feb 18
Shein executive seeks to reassure investors after Trump crackdown on low-value imports
Fast-fashion retailer Shein's executive chairman Donald Tang told investors in a letter on Monday that "growth remains strong" despite the United States ending duty-free treatment of low-value ecommerce packages from China and hiking tariffs.
Tue, Feb 18
Oil rises as drone strikes Caspian pump station, while Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom
CPC oil flows reduced due to drone attackPeace talks with Russia could impact oil supplyDollar near two-month low after weak US retail dataUS Presidents Day holiday expected to keep trade mutedUpdates Brent prices to settlement and refocuses paragraph 1 on drone strikeBy Laila Kearney and Arunima Ku...
Mon, Feb 17
CORRECTED-BREAKINGVIEWS-Ukraine peace talks are Europe’s moment of truth
In paragraph 12, corrects required increase in European defence spending to $2.1 trillion, from $2.2 trillion, and adds this sum is over the next decade. The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Hugo Dixon MUNICH, Feb 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Ev...
Mon, Feb 17
