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Fed's Logan declines to say what next monetary policy move should be
NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Friday she’s not ready to say what the central bank should do if inflation pressures don’t moderate back to the 2% target.“I do think that policy is well positioned, and then I see risks on both sides of our manda...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Trump says stronger methods available to him on tariffs after ruling
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told a briefing that there were even stronger methods on trade tariffs available to him after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his sweeping global tariffs.Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Trump says Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs 'deeply disappointing'
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that struck down his sweeping tariffs was "deeply disappointing" and that he was "absolutely ashamed" by the justices who ruled against him in the 6-3 decision.Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Fed's Logan says there's a path to reduce demand to hold reserves
NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said on Friday that it’s possible rule changes and technological changes in payments could reduce demand for liquidity in the financial system.“I don’t have strong views about the direction of liquidity regulations at ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Fed's Logan is 'cautiously optimistic' inflation will continue to wane
NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Friday that monetary policy is “well positioned” to deal with the risks facing the economy, as she continues to have worries that inflation will not retreat to the Fed’s 2% target quickly enough.Logan said she was...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Japan: Activity rebound supports steady BoJ policy – ING
ING economist Min Joo Kang expects a strong rebound in Japanese activity data next week despite a weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP recovery. Industrial production and retail sales are forecast to rise in January, while Tokyo CPI inflation should ease further.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 20
New tariffs possible any time, says Germany's chemicals industry association VCI after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - German chemicals industry association VCI said new tariffs were possible any time, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday. "Trade policy turmoil is not going away – it is merely shifting to a different playing field," it s...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Fed's Bostic: 'Pretty strong' GDP growth raises inflation concerns
By Howard SchneiderWASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Full-year economic growth at 2.2% is "a pretty strong number" that is high enough to raise concerns about persistent inflation and likely require tight monetary policy to hold back the economy, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said on Fri...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
TREASURIES-US yields climb as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
Supreme Court ruling creates uncertainty over tariff refundsYields rise also due to unexpected inflation increase in DecemberFed minutes reveal openness to rate hikes if inflation persistsBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Cou...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
German industry seeks clarity on EU-US trade deal after US Supreme Court tariffs ruling
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's BDI industry federation on Friday called on the European Union to quickly seek clarity from the United States on the consequences for a transatlantic trade deal after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs. While c...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Denmark: Moderate growth with pharma distortions – Nordea
Nordea’s Helge J. Pedersen notes that Danish GDP grew 2.9% in 2025, with fourth-quarter growth at 0.2%. The pharmaceutical sector’s volatility significantly distorted both quarterly and annual figures, masking underlying trends.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 20
Germany's VDA says main tariffs affecting car industry not subject of SCOTUS ruling
Feb 20 (Reuters) - The main tariffs affecting the German car industry were not subject of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump's global tariffs, Germany's VDA car association said on Friday.The tariffs of 15% on cars and parts continue to pose a significant challenge fo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Fed's Bostic: "Pretty strong" GDP growth raises inflation concerns
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Full-year economic growth at 2.2% is "a pretty strong number," and high enough that it intensifies concerns about persistent inflation and will likely require still high interest rates, Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic said on Friday."Our economy has re...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
German trade group seeks NATO-style trade alliance
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's BGA wholesale and foreign trade association on Friday called for a NATO-like trade alliance, warning that uncertainty for German business remains despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump's global tariffs. "Democratic market e...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
Germany's VDMA engineering association fears new Trump tariffs despite court ruling
BERLIN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Germany's VDMA engineering association on Friday said it feared a 15% U.S. tariff on EU imports could be reintroduced soon, warning that uncertainty for companies remained despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against President Donald Trump's global tariffs. The asso...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
TREASURIES-US yields climb as Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
Supreme Court ruling creates uncertainty over tariff refundsYields rise also due to unexpected inflation increase in DecemberFed minutes reveal openness to rate hikes if inflation persistsBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Cou...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
INSTANT VIEW-Stocks jump after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's tariffs
NEW YORK, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the United States and Europe jumped on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, a key pillar of the adminstration's economic platform. MARKET REACTION:STOCKS: The S&P 500 .SPX rose and was last up...Reuters
Fri, Feb 20
