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Euro zone yields mixed after Japan election; investors await US data
By Stefano Rebaudo Feb 9 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were mixed on Monday as investors were cautious at the dawn of a week packed with U.S. data, with Japan's election outcome lingering in the background. With a brief U.S. government shutdown delaying the January em...Reuters
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Japan's $1.4 trillion FX reserves under scrutiny as Takaichi hunts for revenue sources
Japan has $1.4 trillion currency reserves, mostly held in U.S. TreasuriesPM Takaichi notes recent yen weakness has boosted surplus from reservesOpposition lawmaker says size of reserves too excessiveAnalysts caution against using FX reserves to fund spendingBy Makiko Yamazaki and Takahiko Wada TO...Reuters
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Goldman Sachs raises India 2026 growth target by 20 bps to 6.9% post trade deals with US
Goldman Sachs expects India's economic growth to be higher than its previous projection in 2026 after the country secured a trade deal with U.S.It now expects growth at 6.9% year-on-year, up from its previous projection of 6.7%"...After exclusions, we estimate the effective tariff rate impos...Reuters
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Japan’s Kihara says he is concerned about unilateral, rapid moves in FX market
Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Monday that he is concerned over one-sided foreign exchange (FX) moves. Meanwhile, top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura stated that he will closely watching foreign exchange moves with a high sense of urgency.
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UK jobs downturn abates slightly, starting pay stronger, REC/KPMG say
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Starting salaries for permanent staff in Britain showed their biggest rise in nearly a year and a half in January, according to a survey on Monday that also showed the downturn in the number of new permanent staff recruiters hired eased. The monthly Report on Jobs from acco...Reuters
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Japan’s Katayama: Government will seek dialogue with markets on Monday as needed
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that she will communicate with financial markets on Monday if needed, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. Katayama reiterated that she was keeping in close contact with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to maintain stability in the USD/JPY movement.Fxstreet
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Singapore investment commitments rise in 2025 as China's share soars
By Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Singapore drew more investment in 2025 despite geopolitical and economic uncertainties, with China forming a larger share of total commitments and business expenditures, according to data released on Monday by the city state's Economic Developme...Reuters
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US Treasury's Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has criticized the U.S. central bank's bond purchases.Bessent s...Reuters
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US Treasury's Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves
WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has criticized the U.S. central bank's bond purchases.Bessent said on Fox News Cha...Reuters
16 hours ago
India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla
India to cut duties on high-end U.S. cars to 30% India to eliminate tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikesNo tariff concession for U.S. electric vehiclesBy Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (Reuters) - India will slash tariffs on high-end American cars to 30% from as high as 110% and eliminate duties ...Reuters
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