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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
Thu, Feb 13
TREASURIES-US yields tumble after producer prices data flags lower inflation
Core PCE seen lower after PPI dataUS rate futures price in 33 bps in cuts in 2025 US two-year breakeven inflation rises to highest since 2022US 30-year bond auction shows poor resultsAdds new comment, US 30-year bond auction results; updates pricesBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
TEXT-Trump's memo outlining reciprocal tariffs plans
Feb 13 (Reuters) - MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURYTHE SECRETARY OF COMMERCETHE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITYTHE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETTHE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVETHE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC POLICYTHE SENIOR COUNSELOR TO THE PRESIDENT F...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
US President Donald Trump: Plan for reciprocal tariffs in the works
US President hit the wires on Thursday, revealing details of his concepts of a plan for reciprocal tariffs against all major trading partners of the US who impose tariffs and also non-tariffs on goods imported from the US.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 13
NY Fed finds rising consumer debt amid some fraying for car loans
NY Fed data finds rise in total household debt to $18.04 trillionNY Fed says consumers in 'pretty good shape' on debt frontNY Fed data flags issues with borrowing for automobilesAdds charts and additional details in fifth paragraphBy Michael S. DerbyFeb 13 (Reuters) - Overall debt levels hel...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
WRAPUP 2-US producer inflation trends higher; labor market remains stable
Adds details from reports, analyst comments throughoutProducer prices increase 0.4% in JanuaryDecember rise in the PPI revised up to 0.5% from 0.2%Producer prices gain 3.5% year-on-yearWeekly jobless claims fall 7,000 to 213,000Continuing claims decrease 36,000 to 1.850 millionBy Lucia Mutikani W...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
RPT-Euro zone yields dip as Trump promises reciprocal tariffs
Repeats to remove garble from start of headline; no changes to story text LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he planned to unveil reciprocal tariffs later in the day. Trump gave no details about his latest tariff plan, whi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
1-Euro zone yields dip as Trump promises reciprocal tariffs
Recasts with latest news on tariffs, updates latest markets prices, adds details on US PPI data LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields fell on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he planned to unveil reciprocal tariffs later in the day. Trump gave no details about his la...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
NY Fed finds rising consumer debt amid some fraying for car loans
NY Fed data finds rise in total household debt to $18.04 trillionNY Fed says consumers in 'pretty good shape' on debt frontNY Fed data flags issues with borrowing for automobilesBy Michael S. DerbyFeb 13 (Reuters) - Overall debt levels held by Americans rose modestly in the final quarter of ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Brazil's retail sales slip in December as slowdown signs mount
Adds JPMorgan comment, GDP estimate in paragraphs 6-7 SAO PAULO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Retail sales volumes in Brazil fell in December from the previous month, statistics agency IBGE said on Thursday, adding to signs the economy slowed at the end of last year despite a strong 2024 overall.Sales in L...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Ukraine bonds rally for second day on ceasefire optimism
Updates with quote, figures on Ukraine's economy and bond triggersBy Libby George and Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Ukraine's government debt rallied for the second consecutive day on Thursday on hopes that Donald Trump-orchestrated peace talks with Russia could end nearly three y...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Fed seen on hold until September, with rising bets on earlier rate cut
Adds economic data in paragraph 2-3 and 8, analyst comment in paragraph 4, updates markets in paragraph 5, adds background in paragraphs 6-7By Ann SaphirFeb 13 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will likely wait until September before cutting its policy rate, traders bet on Thursday, as data kept alive...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
EXCLUSIVE-Russian authorities see rising economic risks, internal reports show
LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Lower oil prices, budget constraints and a rise in bad corporate debt are among the top economic risks facing Russia, documents prepared for an internal government discussion show, with a possible jump in U.S. and OPEC oil output of notable concern.President Vladimir Putin...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
