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FACTBOX-Major brokerages reiterate slower pace of Fed rate cuts after CPI data
Updates throughout Feb 14 (Reuters) - Most brokerages reiterated their predictions for a slower pace of interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2025, after data showed U.S. inflation rose more than expected in January and uncertainty fueled by President Donald Trump's tariff announ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Euro area yields set for weekly rise after US data, Ukraine in focus
By Stefano Rebaudo Feb 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed on Friday and set to end the week higher after U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks. Economists noted that Thursday’s U.S. producer price index painted a less alarming pi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Buyout firms’ equity-debt double act is creaking
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Edward ChancellorLONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The era of ultralow interest rates fostered a leveraged buyout boom and a desperate hunger for yield among investors. The private equity industry satisfied...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Canadian flag sales surge after Trump threats
By Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo BARRIE, Ontario, Feb 14 - Canadian flagmaker Flags Unlimited's sales have doubled from a year earlier, the company's owners said, as tensions with the neighboring United States fuel a wave of patriotism.The increase in sales comes ahead of Canada's national ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
GRAPHIC-Emerging economies most vulnerable to USAID elimination
Ukraine has been largest single destination of USAIDJordan also received budgetary supportRemoval of funds could have economic implications, analysts sayBy Libby George and Rodrigo Campos LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - War-torn countries, those with high levels of debt and U.S. allies such as Jordan ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
China January bank lending hits record high on policy stimulus
China Jan new loans 5.13 trln yuan vs f'cast 4.50 trln yuanBut year-on-year lending growth hits record low Jan M2 money supply +7.0% y/y, vs f'cast of +7.2%Central bank pledges to adjust policy stance to support growthAdds analyst comment, detailsBy Ethan Wang and Kevin Yao BEIJING, Feb 1...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Greek EU-harmonised inflation rises to 3.1% y/y in January
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Greece's annual EU-harmonised inflation accelerated to 3.1% in January from 2.9% in December, data showed on Friday.Month-on-month consumer inflation fell 0.7%The cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages fell 0.1% year-on-year in January, with prices of hotels, cafes and resta...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Euro zone economy fared a touch better than first estimated in Q4, data shows
FRANKFURT, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy grew a touch faster than initially thought in the last quarter of 2024 but employment barely grew, offering further evidence that the economy of the 20 countries sharing the euro is broadly stagnant.Euro zone GDP grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter,...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
European Commission: US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are a step in the wrong direction
Responding to US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs plan on Friday, the European Commission noted that “Trump's reciprocal tariffs are a step in the wrong direction.” Additional takeaways The European Union (EU) remains committed to an open and predictable global trading system that benefits everyone.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 14
China January new bank loans surge to 5.13 trillion yuan, beat expectations
BEIJING, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Chinese banks extended 5.13 trillion yuan ($706.40 billion) in new yuan loans in January, up sharply from December, outpacing analysts' forecasts and hitting an all-time high, as the central bank looks to shore up a patchy recovery in the country's economy.Analyst...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Thailand hopes it will not face U.S. tariffs, commerce minister says
Recasts, add details throughout BANGKOK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Thailand is hoping it will not face U.S. tariff measures and will do everything to make sure the country is not a target, the commerce minister said on Friday, amid concerns that the country's trade surplus with Washington could beco...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
