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Asia Markets Fall on Japan Yields & US Tariff Threats

Asia Markets Fall on Japan Yields & US Tariff Threats

Asia-Pacific markets declined, pressured by escalating US-EU trade tensions over Greenland, Japan's snap election, and rising bond yields.

Michael Ross

South Korea's Q4 Growth Evaporates Despite Export Boom

South Korea's Q4 Growth Evaporates Despite Export Boom

South Korea's Q4 economic expansion virtually halted as resilient exports struggled against fading domestic demand and halted central bank easing.

Nathaniel Wright

UK Tries To Fix Water Sector With Longer Investment Cycles

UK Tries To Fix Water Sector With Longer Investment Cycles

The UK is seeking to end the "boom and bust" investment cycle in its embattled water and sewerage industry by requiring companies to plan their funding needs for the next quarter century.

Daniel Carter

UK Rolls Out New Plan to Attract Global Tech Talent

UK Rolls Out New Plan to Attract Global Tech Talent

The UK offers new incentives to attract global talent for growth sectors, yet broader migration cuts and tax shifts create an economic dilemma.

George Anderson

Citi Sees Three BOJ Rate Hikes if Yen Weakness Persists

Citi Sees Three BOJ Rate Hikes if Yen Weakness Persists

Citigroup forecasts the Bank of Japan could implement three rate hikes this year, potentially doubling current levels, if the yen's slide persists due to negative real rates.

Samantha Luan

Global LNG Market Shaken by US-EU Geopolitical Clash

Global LNG Market Shaken by US-EU Geopolitical Clash

A US-EU dispute over Greenland freezes a massive energy deal, clouding Europe's LNG outlook amid new supply and shifting demand.

Catherine Richards

Trump's Europe Tariff Threat Over Greenland Revives Talk Of 'Sell America' Trade

Trump's Europe Tariff Threat Over Greenland Revives Talk Of 'Sell America' Trade

Trump's renewed tariff threats against European allies amid rising tension over Greenland have revived talk of the 'Sell America' trade that emerged in the aftermath of his sweeping Liberation Day levies last April.

Daniel Carter

US Vows to Replace Tariffs if Top Court Rules Against Them

US Vows to Replace Tariffs if Top Court Rules Against Them

Trump's administration prepares tariff alternatives for a potential Supreme Court reversal, underscoring unwavering trade policy resolve despite immense fiscal implications.

Isaac Bennett

Trump Backs Gas and Nuclear to Fuel America's AI Boom

Trump Backs Gas and Nuclear to Fuel America's AI Boom

The Trump administration's energy pivot to baseload power for data centers faces severe timeline and supply chain challenges, forcing a phased grid evolution amid surging demand.

Daniel Foster

Japan PM Pivots to Food Tax Cut Ahead of Snap Election

Japan PM Pivots to Food Tax Cut Ahead of Snap Election

PM Takaichi's sudden food tax suspension for two years, tied to a snap election, fuels opportunism and fiscal concern.

James Riley

Trump's Iran Tariff Rocks Global Trade Partners

Trump's Iran Tariff Rocks Global Trade Partners

Trump's Iran tariff ignites global economic upheaval, compelling nations to strategically reassess ties and trade.

Isaac Bennett

UK Economy Risks Recession From Trump's Greenland Tariffs

UK Economy Risks Recession From Trump's Greenland Tariffs

Trump's tariff threat over Greenland could push the UK into recession, straining transatlantic ties and creating market uncertainty.

Isaac Bennett

EU Preps €93B Trade Hit Over Trump's Greenland Demand

EU Preps €93B Trade Hit Over Trump's Greenland Demand

A €93 billion US-EU trade dispute over Greenland is escalating, with tariff threats looming before Davos talks.

Isaac Bennett

Canadian Dollar Hits One-Week High on Inflation Surprise

Canadian Dollar Hits One-Week High on Inflation Surprise

Canada's dollar surged on US weakness and robust inflation data, fueling Bank of Canada rate hike speculation.

Alexander

Taiwan Warns Canada: China Is Not a Reliable Partner

Taiwan Warns Canada: China Is Not a Reliable Partner

Taiwan's envoy warns Canada's new China trade deal is precarious, citing Beijing's politically controlled economy.

King Ten

ECB Nominates Vujcic as Leadership Overhaul Begins

ECB Nominates Vujcic as Leadership Overhaul Begins

ECB taps Boris Vujcic as VP, beginning a leadership reshuffle to guide monetary policy amid global risks.

Henry Thompson

Denmark Skips Davos Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat

Denmark Skips Davos Over Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat

U.S. tariff threats over Greenland ignite a transatlantic crisis at Davos, with Denmark boycotting and Europe warning of NATO instability.

Thomas

Powell Faces Trump Pressure at Supreme Court Hearing

Powell Faces Trump Pressure at Supreme Court Hearing

Fed Chair Powell's Supreme Court appearance concerning Trump's bid to fire Governor Cook signals a critical test for central bank independence.

Kevin Morgan

India Pushes BRICS for CBDC Network to Bypass US Dollar

India Pushes BRICS for CBDC Network to Bypass US Dollar

India's RBI proposes a BRICS digital currency network to bypass the U.S. dollar in trade, driven by US policy.

Oliver Scott

Russia's Growing Deficit Puts Pressure on the Ruble

Russia's Growing Deficit Puts Pressure on the Ruble

Russia's 2026 deficit, driven by war costs and lower energy revenues, signals growing fiscal strain.

King Ten

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