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BoJ’s Ueda says will conduct monetary policy appropriately for 2% inflation target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the Japanese central bank will continue to conduct its monetary policy with the aim of achieving its 2% inflation goal sustainably and stably.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 12
Israel’s Netanyahu says intense fighting will resume if hostages are not returned
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that the ceasefire will be over and Israel will resume “intense fighting” in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t release “our hostages” by Saturday noon, per BBC.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 12
White House official says 25% steel tariffs would stack on other levies on Canada
A White House official said late Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's planned 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports would be added onto other levies on Canadian goods, resulting in a total 50% tariff.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 12
Global electric vehicle sales up 18% in January
By Alessandro Parodi Feb 12 (Reuters) - Global electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales in January rose 18% year on year, as growth in Europe and the United States outpaced China for the first time since last February, research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday.The European car market started th...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Germany's trade surplus with US reaches new record
U.S. is Germany's biggest trade partnerTariffs on German imports would hurt fragile economyGermany's Scholz says EU would respond in kind to U.S. tariffsWhite House declines to commentAdds no comment from White House in paragraph 5, analyst reaction in paragraphs 8-9By Maria Martinez and Ren...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
EXPLAINER-What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Feb XX - President Donald Trump has pursued a radical overhaul of the U.S. government since taking office on January 20, aiming to slash spending and dramatically downsize the 2.3 million strong civil service. He has deputized billionaire Elon Musk to head a "Depa...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
RPT-COLUMN-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever
Repeats with no change to textBy Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump loves tariffs and big numbers, so it's no surprise that the first targets in his trade war have been economies that boast the biggest trade surpluses with the United States in dollar t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
TREASURIES-Prices slip as tariff rhetoric escalates, Fed in no rush to cut rates
Tariff uncertainty remains lingering concernUS three-year note auction shows strong resultsUS two-year yield hits highest in three weeksUS rate futures price in 36 bps of easing in 2025Recasts, adds new comments, graphic, updates pricesBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S....Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Fed's Williams: US should grow by 2% in 2025, 2026
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York President John Williams noted on Tuesday that US growth metrics are overall in a good place, specifically highlighting that US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth should hold steady this year and next.Fxstreet
Tue, Feb 11
Fed hawks and doves: what US central bankers are saying
Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. central bankers paused interest-rate cuts at their January 28-29 meeting, noting bumpy progress toward their 2% inflation goal, a still-strong labor market, and a lot of uncertainty over tariffs, tax cuts, and other economic policies under President Donald Trump. Here is a lo...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Fed's Williams says monetary policy is in right place to achieve Fed goals
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Tuesday the current level of short-term interest rates should help get inflation back to the central bank's 2% target, in comments that offered no guidance about the prospect for mor...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
French central bank sees first quarter return to growth
PARIS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The French economy is set to return to growth in the first quarter as service sector activity rebounds, the central bank said on Tuesday in its monthly outlook.The euro zone's second-biggest economy is on course to grow 0.1-0.2% in the first quarter from the previous th...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Fed's Powell, quizzed about trade, Musk, and bank safety, says economy is fine
Fed chief reiterates go-slow approach to further rate cutsUS economy seen as strong overallPowell says Fed's job is to react to trade policy Recasts, adds material from hearing in paragraphs 1-18, analyst quoteBy Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chair J...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Wednesday, February 12
The Day Ahead is an email and PDF publication that includes the day's major stories and events, analyses and other features. To receive The Day Ahead, Workspace/Eikon users can register at DAY/US. Thomson One users can register at RT/DAY/US. All times in ET/GMTThe U.S. Labor Department's Bur...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
