BOJ remains unconcerned about gradual bond yield increases, allowing market forces to dictate long-term rates.
EUR/USD rose to 1.0480 after Germany’s election. Weaker US PMI data contributed to the dollar’s decline.
Andrew Bayly’s resignation may impact New Zealand’s political landscape, causing uncertainty and varied reactions among stakeholders.
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 1.4% in Q4, reversing a 0.8% decline, indicating improving consumer spending.
Escriva urges caution, cites “extraordinary uncertainty,” and emphasizes a flexible approach to monetary policy amid weak demand.
CDU/CSU won 28.5%, AfD 20%, and SPD 16.5%. EUR/USD rose 0.18% to 1.0480.
Elon Musk used X and his AI, Grok, to satirize government standards, highlighting inefficiencies and minimal accountability.
Austan Goolsbee discussed inflation expectations, noting recent data suggests a 30-year high in consumer outlook.
US futures decline again as market levels fail; sentiment drops, home sales fall, and tariff concerns rise.
Iraqi Kurdistan and Iraq agreed to restart crude exports, pending final inspections of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.
