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Japan runs record current account surplus in 2024 on foreign investment returns
TOKYO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Japan's current account surplus jumped to a record last year, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as a weaker yen boosted returns on foreign investments that helped to comfortably offset a trade deficit.
German Chancellor candidates clash on Trump, the far-right and NATO
EU could respond within an hour to US tariffsMerz says debt brake reform can be discussedScholz says GDP growth is not enough for NATO quotaAdds context, NATO quota and debt brake comments in paragraphs 2, 5-8By Thomas Escritt and Maria MartinezBERLIN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Europe is prepared to respond...Reuters
Sun, Feb 9
Trump says U.S. might have less debt than thought
Feb 9 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States carries less debt that thought, and questioned whether there is fraud related to debt payments. Trump made his comments to reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.The United States currently ha...Reuters
Sun, Feb 9
Macron signals investments of 109 billion euros in French AI by private sector
Adds details on investment projects in paragraphs 2-5 PARIS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - France will announce private sector investments totalling some 109 billion euros ($112.5 billion) in its artificial intelligence sector during the Paris AI summit which opens on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron sa...Reuters
Sun, Feb 9
China's consumer inflation at 5-month high, producer deflation persists
China's Jan CPI rises 0.5% y/y, fastest in five monthsProducer price index down 2.3% y/y amid weak factory demandU.S. tariffs add pressure on China's economic growthAdds comments in paragraph 5, 6, 16, 17BEIJING, Feb 9 (Reuters) - China's consumer inflation accelerated to its fastest in ...Reuters
Feb 9, 2025
China's consumer inflation quickens in January, producer deflation persists
BEIJING, Feb 9 (Reuters) - China's consumer price index grew at the fastest pace in five months in January, while producer price deflation persisted, as holiday spending looked encouraging in the wake of various government incentives.The consumer price index rose 0.5% last month from a year earl...Reuters
Feb 9, 2025
Trump touts close Japan ties but pushes for 'even' trade balance
Trump meets Asian ally's new leader for first timeTrump suggests deal in offing over U.S. SteelIshiba touts plan to raise investment in US to $1 trillion Japan to increase LNG purchasesCountries reiterate shared concerns about ChinaNew throughout with fresh comments from press conferenceBy Trevo...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
