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US farm income set to fall in 2026 despite surge in government payments
Government payments to make up nearly 29% of farm income in 2026Production expenses to steady; fuel and pesticide costs to declineLawmakers warns of economic stress in farm sectorBy P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - In a sign of growing stress for U.S. farmers, the Agriculture Departmen...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bank of Canada says economic restructuring will take years, tells firms to 'be bold'
By David LjunggrenOTTAWA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Restructuring the Canadian economy to cope with U.S. tariffs, slower population growth and the rise of artificial intelligence will take years, and could be painful, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Thursday.Macklem urged policymakers and busin...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
TREASURIES-U.S. Treasury yields drop as job market shows signs of weakness
Traders anticipate two 25 basis point rate cuts this yearKevin Warsh expected to adopt dovish stance as new Fed ChairTwo-year yields hit four-week low aftrer weak jobs dataBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday and two-year yields hit a four-week low a...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
RUB: One positive scenario emerging – Commerzbank
Commerzbank's FX Research report by Tatha Ghose discusses the outlook for the Ruble amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions. The report highlights a potential positive scenario if a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is reached, which could lead to the lifting of some sanctions.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Friday, February 6
Philip Morris International is expected to post a rise in its fourth-quarter revenue before market opening. Investors will look out for the performance of its smoke-free products, including IQOS and Zyn, as well as cigarette volumes and management commentary on its full-year outlook. Health insu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
THB: Election uncertainty impacts currency – OCBC
OCBC Bank's report highlights the softer footing of the Thai Baht (THB) due to election-related uncertainty and a firmer USD. Thailand's upcoming election on February 8 could significantly influence the THB through sentiment and policy channels.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
WRAPUP 2-Snowstorms boost US weekly jobless claims; job openings hit more than five-year low
Weekly jobless claims increase 22,000 to 231,000Continuing claims rise 25,000 to 1.844 millionJob openings drop 386,000 to 6.542 million in DecemberHiring advances 172,000 to 5.293 million; quits steadyBy Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Brazil trade surplus grows to $4.3 billion in January, below forecast
BRASILIA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's trade surplus reached $4.3 billion in January, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services said on Thursday, up 85.8% from a year earlier but below the $4.9 billion expected by economists in a Reuters poll. Exports from Latin America...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Sunday election
Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump on Thursday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had his "total endorsement" ahead of a legislative election in the east Asian country on Sunday, adding that they would meet March 19 at the White House.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bostic: Fed independence means making decisions with a long-term horizon
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve independence hinges on the central bank's ability to think about issues with a longer term horizon than the shorter election cycles that can shape the thinking of elected officials, outgoing Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic said on Thursday."...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
ECB keeps rates unchanged, signal comfort with dollar weakness
Dollar moves already incorporated in baseline, says LagardeKeeps guidance for meeting-by-meeting, data-dependent approachInvestors betting on steady interest rates all yearEconomic growth healthy, inflation seen at target in medium termBy Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Feb 5 (Reut...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bank of England votes narrowly to hold rates but signals reduction ahead
BoE keeps Bank Rate at 3.75%, as expectedMPC's 5-4 vote was closer than 7-2 seen in Reuters pollPolicymakers expect further reduction in ratesBoE cuts inflation forecasts, sees less growth in 2026 Some MPC members worry inflation might stay too highBy William Schomberg, David Milliken and Andy B...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
ECB's Lagarde to raise reform pressure on EU leaders with checklist
FRANKFURT, Feb 5 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will present EU leaders next week with a checklist of measures needed to enhance growth and competitiveness, taking an unusual step to raise pressure on governments to speed up a slow and often timid reform process.Europe...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
