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Siemens Energy expects hit from U.S. import tariffs, too early to quantify
FRANKFURT, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy ENR1n.DE will suffer a hit from planned U.S. import tariffs under President Donald Trump, CEO Christian Bruch told journalists on Wednesday, adding that it was too early to quantify the impact on the group's bottom line.Bruch, speaking after presentin...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
German bond yields trade at one-week high, focus on inflation
LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - German bond yields traded at their highest in over a week on Wednesday after rising by their most in four months in the previous day as markets digested tariff developments, comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve chair, and a rise in energy prices.The key data focus on Wed...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
ECB’s Villeroy: Trump’s protectionism to be negative for economy
In an interview with France Culture radio on Wednesdaty, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker and Bank of France head Francois Villeroy de Galhau said that US President Donald Trump’s trade policies will most likely have a negative impact on the economy.
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Wed, Feb 12
JGB yields hit multi-year highs on uncertainty over BOJ's rate hike pace, higher US yields
TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields hit new multi-year highs on Wednesday amid uncertainties about the Bank of Japan's rate hike pace, while higher U.S. Treasury yields also weighed on sentiment. The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC rose 3 basis points (bps) to 1.34%, i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
BoJ’s Ueda says will conduct monetary policy appropriately for 2% inflation target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said early Wednesday that the Japanese central bank will continue to conduct its monetary policy with the aim of achieving its 2% inflation goal sustainably and stably.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 12
Israel’s Netanyahu says intense fighting will resume if hostages are not returned
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Tuesday that the ceasefire will be over and Israel will resume “intense fighting” in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t release “our hostages” by Saturday noon, per BBC.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 12
White House official says 25% steel tariffs would stack on other levies on Canada
A White House official said late Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's planned 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports would be added onto other levies on Canadian goods, resulting in a total 50% tariff.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 12
Global electric vehicle sales up 18% in January
By Alessandro Parodi Feb 12 (Reuters) - Global electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales in January rose 18% year on year, as growth in Europe and the United States outpaced China for the first time since last February, research firm Rho Motion said on Wednesday.The European car market started th...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Germany's trade surplus with US reaches new record
U.S. is Germany's biggest trade partnerTariffs on German imports would hurt fragile economyGermany's Scholz says EU would respond in kind to U.S. tariffsWhite House declines to commentAdds no comment from White House in paragraph 5, analyst reaction in paragraphs 8-9By Maria Martinez and Ren...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
EXPLAINER-What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Feb XX - President Donald Trump has pursued a radical overhaul of the U.S. government since taking office on January 20, aiming to slash spending and dramatically downsize the 2.3 million strong civil service. He has deputized billionaire Elon Musk to head a "Depa...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
RPT-COLUMN-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever
Repeats with no change to textBy Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump loves tariffs and big numbers, so it's no surprise that the first targets in his trade war have been economies that boast the biggest trade surpluses with the United States in dollar t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
TREASURIES-Prices slip as tariff rhetoric escalates, Fed in no rush to cut rates
Tariff uncertainty remains lingering concernUS three-year note auction shows strong resultsUS two-year yield hits highest in three weeksUS rate futures price in 36 bps of easing in 2025Recasts, adds new comments, graphic, updates pricesBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S....Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Fed's Williams: US should grow by 2% in 2025, 2026
Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York President John Williams noted on Tuesday that US growth metrics are overall in a good place, specifically highlighting that US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth should hold steady this year and next.Fxstreet
Tue, Feb 11
