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UK PM says government must 'go faster' on defence spending
LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday the government must "go faster" on defence spending, when asked about a media report suggesting it was considering bringing forward the date by which it would spend 3% of economic output on defence."We need to ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 16
German 10-year yield falls again as market awaits key data this week
By Sophie KiderlinLONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields hit their lowest level since early December on Monday, down for a sixth trading day as the market kicked off a week packed with key economic data. German 10-year yields, the benchmark for the euro zone, were last down by one basis p...Reuters
Mon, Feb 16
Asia equities: Constructive outlook with AI tailwinds – HSBC
HSBC Asset Management highlights strong recent gains in Asia Pacific stocks excluding Japan and argues that regional fundamentals are now driving performance. The report cites macro reforms, derisked economies, resilient domestic demand and Asia’s central role in the global tech and AI supercycle.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 16
Short-term JGB yields dip as weak data tempers rate hike bets
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Short-term Japanese government bond (JGBs) yields edged lower on Monday as weaker-than-expected economic data caused traders to pare bets for an early rate hike by the central bank.The two-year yield JP2YTN=JBTC, which is most sensitive to Bank of Japan (B...Reuters
Mon, Feb 16
Emerging Markets: Carry under pressure with tighter conditions – BNY
BNY’s EMEA Macro Strategist Geoff Yu argues that tighter global financial conditions and peaking risk appetite are challenging EM FX carry trades. High-yielding and Latin American currencies face outflows as holdings remain elevated, while EM allocations are still low in global portfolios.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 16
Poland - Factors to Watch February 16
WARSAW, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The following are significant news stories, press reports and events on Monday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1 hour):DATAOn Monday, the statistical office publishes data on Poland's trade balance for January-December 2025.INFLATIONPolish inflation PLCFY=ECI, PLCFM=ECI ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 16
Japan’s fragile Q4 economic recovery poses early test for Takaichi
Q4 GDP rises annualised 0.2%, sharply below f'cast of 1.6%Consumption slows down to 0.1% on cost-of-living woes; capex upSlow growth, stubborn inflation highlight BOJ-government policy tensionExports post milder fall as initial blow of US tariffs fadesBy Makiko Yamazaki and Chang-Ran Kim TOKY...Reuters
Mon, Feb 16
Short-dated Japanese bonds rally after economic growth data disappoints
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Short-term Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rose on Monday following data that showed the economy grew far slower than expected last quarter.The two-year JGB yield JP2YTN=JBTC, the one most sensitive to Bank of Japan policy rates, decreased 1.5 basis point...Reuters
Mon, Feb 16
Japan’s GDP grew 0.1% QoQ in Q4 2025 vs 0.4% expected
The Japanese economy expanded 0.1% over the quarter in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, the preliminary report published by the Cabinet Office showed on Monday. This reading marks a reversal from a 0.7% contraction recorded in Q3, though it fell short of market expectations for a 0.4%.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 16
