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Germany's Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally
BERLIN, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz will start trying to form a coalition government on Monday after his conservative bloc won a national election that saw far-right and far-left parties hoover up support from disaffected voters.Merz, who has no previous ex...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline
US push for Ukraine deal could benefit Russia's economyRussia's inflation remains stubbornly highRussia's overheated economy set to cool Some winners, losers in Russia's war economyBy Alexander Marrow, Darya Korsunskaya LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Russia's overheating economy i...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
China unveils rural revitalisation plans in annual policy blueprint
China unveiled the State Council’s annual rural policy blueprint for 2025, known as the “No.1 document” on Sunday, outlining the priorities for further deepening rural reforms and taking solid steps in advancing all-around rural revitalization, per CNBC.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
German election: Conservatives win election, AfD second - exit polls
According to exit surveys conducted by German broadcaster ZDF, the Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election on Sunday, per CNBC.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom
Opposition conservatives win German electionConservative chief Friedrich Merz hits out at USAfD scores historic result but far-right party to be shunnedCoalition talks could last months, leaving vacuum at heart of EUTrump: Germany got tired of the no common sense agendaRecasts with Merz comments on ...Reuters
Sun, Feb 23
New Zealand’s Retail Sales rise 0.9% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.6% expected
New Zealand’s Retail Sales, a measure of the country’s consumer spending, rose 0.9% QoQ in the fourth quarter (Q4) from the previous reading of a 0.1% decline, according to the official data published by Statistics New Zealand on Monday.Fxstreet
Sun, Feb 23
Putin appoints Russia sovereign wealth fund chief Kirill Dmitriev special envoy
Adds attribution to decree in paragraph 2, senior Russian diplomat says new Russia-U.S. meeting this week in paragraph 4Dmitriev is seen as most US-savvy member of Russian eliteHis new role includes ties with the United StatesFeb 23 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Sunday appointed Kirill Dmi...Reuters
Sun, Feb 23
Australia treasurer to discuss tariffs with US Treasury's Bessent in Washington
Feb 23 (Reuters) - Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday he would visit the United States this week to meet with U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent for talks, including about tariffs.Chalmers told Australian Broadcasting Corporation television that he would leave for Washington on Sunday...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Trump orders use of CFIUS to restrict Chinese investments in strategic areas
Adds comments from Chinese commerce ministry in paragraph 6By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday that directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to restrict Chinese investments in strategic areas, a White House o...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
India appoints former central bank chief as Modi's principal secretary
NEW DELHI, Feb 22(Reuters) - India on Saturday appointed its former central bank chief Shaktikanta Das as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary, according to a government notice. The appointment comes after Das finished his second term at the helm of the Reserve Bank of India in Dec...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Rubio says he discussed with Poland the 'need' for NATO allies to raise spending
Rubio, Polish counterpart discussed Russia-Ukraine warPolish foreign minister says he thinks US wants lasting peaceTrump has urged Zelenskiy, Putin to work together after being critical of ZelenskiyBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met Po...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Trump administration asks top China export policy official to resign-sources
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has asked a senior Commerce Department official overseeing export restrictions on China to resign, three people familiar with the matter said.Matthew Borman is leaving his role as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Admi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
