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China's Xi holds rare meet with business leaders amid US tech rivalry
Xi gave speech after listening to private business leadersThose attending include Alibaba's Jack Ma, Huawei's Ren ZhengfeiRepresentatives of DeepSeek Xiaomi, BYD, CATL also presentReuters has reported symposium aims to boost sentiment Adds summary of Xi comments, link to participants, Hang...
Mon, Feb 17

FOREX-Yen rallies on growth data, dollar steady around two-month low
Yen rises on better-than-expected Q4 GDP data
Dollar broadly on the back foot
RBA, RBNZ expected to deliver rate cuts this week
Mon, Feb 17

Japan's Nikkei gains despite US tariff threats; banks rally on upbeat GDP
Japan's Nikkei share average gained in choppy trade on Monday, boosted by financials as the economy grew more than expected, while automakers dragged on threats of U.S. tariffs aimed at imported cars.
Mon, Feb 17

PRECIOUS-Gold gains on softer dollar; traders await Trump's tariff plans
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Monday as the dollar weakened after U.S. retail sales fell in January, while investors await details on President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plans, which could heighten the potential for a global trade war.
Mon, Feb 17

Japan's 10-year JGB yield hits 15-year high as GDP beats expectations
TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Shorter-duration Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Monday, with the 10-year yield hitting a 15-year high after data revealed that the economy expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter, boosting bets for an interest rate hike.
Mon, Feb 17

BREAKINGVIEWS-For TSMC, Trump can make an Intel deal appeal
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Robyn Mak HONG KONG, Feb 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump may make the illogical logical. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 2330.TW, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is considering taking a...
Mon, Feb 17

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares cautiously higher, yen buoyed by upbeat GDP
SYDNEY, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Asia share markets crept higher on Monday as Hong Kong's tech sector stole the limelight, while upbeat Japanese economic growth contrasted with a weak U.S. retail sales report to lift the yen on the dollar.
Mon, Feb 17

What's the significance of Xi's meeting with private enterprises?
Feb 17 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping has delivered a speech at a symposium on private enterprises attended by tech entrepreneurs including Alibaba 9988.HK co-founder Jack Ma, official media reported on Monday.
Mon, Feb 17

Musk's DOGE team to visit US FAA command center on Monday
Trump administration wants to reform air traffic control systemsVisit comes days after effort to fire hundreds of probationary FAA employeesWhite House said air traffic controllers not eligible for incentive to quitAdds comments of Musk, senator; paragraphs 6-7By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb ...
Mon, Feb 17

【Reuters Analysis】Four ways DeepSeek could change everything: Taosha Wang
While the seismic market moves caused by DeepSeek were short-lived, the release of the Chinese startup’s high-performing and inexpensive large language model is likely to have long-term implications for technology, trade, and economic relations between the U.S. and China.
Mon, Feb 17

Oil falls for 4th day on expectations Russia-Ukraine peace may lift supply
Oil prices fell for a fourth day on Monday on expectations a Russia-Ukraine peace deal could ease sanctions disrupting supply flows and on concerns that global tariff wars could slow economic growth and weaken energy demand.
Mon, Feb 17

Europe will not be part of Ukraine peace talks, US envoy says
Europe won't have a seat at the table for Ukraine peace talks, Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy said on Saturday, after Washington sent a questionnaire to European capitals to ask what they could contribute to security guarantees for Kyiv.
Mon, Feb 17

Japan's GDP beats forecasts as consumption, business spending perk up
Q4 GDP rises annualised 2.8% vs forecast 1.0%Consumption growth slows to 0.1%; capex upGrowth momentum among factors BOJ sees key to further rate hikesAdds analyst comments, contextBy Makiko Yamazaki and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than expected in t...
Mon, Feb 17

Japan's Nikkei ekes out gains despite looming tariff threats
TOKYO, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged higher in choppy trade on Monday, boosted by financial shares as gross domestic production rose more than expected while automakers dragged following Friday's headlines of possible U.S. tariffs aimed at imported cars.
Mon, Feb 17

【Reuters Analysis】With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
U.S. President Donald Trump’s early actions in office have in many cases expanded upon proposals from Project 2025's conservative policy blueprint that the Republican tried to distance himself from on the campaign trail, a Reuters review found.
Mon, Feb 17
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【Reuters Analysis】Trump's focus on US yields fuels bets on bank leverage rule review
The Trump administration's pledge to contain long-term U.S. Treasury yields has strengthened bond market expectations that a long-desired regulatory shift on bank leverage requirements could be finally looming.
Mon, Feb 17

【Reuters Analysis】Shocked Europeans play catch-up after Trump moves on Ukraine
They should not have been surprised. Yet European officials have been left shocked and flat-footed by the Trump administration’s moves on Ukraine, Russia and European defence in recent days.
Mon, Feb 17

Gold gains as investors eye Trump tariff moves
Gold prices edged higher on Monday after falling more than 1% in the previous session as market participants awaited more insights on U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plans, which could heighten global trade tensions.
Mon, Feb 17

USD/JPY off leg on weak US retail sales, lower rates
Weak US retail sales and lower US rates push USD/JPY down another leg Friday; Low Friday 152.03, USD/JPY so far in Asia today 151.92-152.60 EBS; Back below gradually descending 200-DMA at 152.70, DMA pivot going forward?
Mon, Feb 17

Oil settles lower, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal
US reciprocal tariff recommendations expected in AprilUkraine peace talks could pave way for Russia sanctions easingUS can apply maximum economic pressure on Iran, Treasury Secretary saysUS oil and natural gas rig count rose for a third week in a rowAdds US oil and gas rig data in paragraph 13, 14; ...
Fri, Feb 14



