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Government spending lifts global debt to a record $348 trillion in 2025, says IIF
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (766+ words) The IIF reports global debt hit a record $348T in 2025, up nearly $29T, led by government borrowing in the US, China and the euro area. Debt-to-GDP eased to 308%, but EM ratios set a record above 235% with hefty 2026 refinancing needs. NEW YORK, Feb…...
Yen under pressure after Takaichi report; Aussie higher on inflation
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (14+ words) Yen under pressure after Takaichi report; Aussie higher on inflation'Global Banking & Finance Review...
Bank of England names Churm as new executive director for monetary policy
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (16+ words) Bank of England names Churm as new executive director for monetary policy'Global Banking & Finance Review...
FTSE 100 subdued on US tariff uncertainty; Johnson Matthey slumps
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (412+ words) FTSE 100 traded flat as markets weighed fresh U.S. tariff plans. Johnson Matthey tumbled after cutting the sale price of its catalyst unit to Honeywell, while gold miners gained on safe'haven demand. Feb 23 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 ended flat on Monday as…...
UK minister warns 'made in Europe' plan could hit supply chains
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (432+ words) A UK minister warns the EU's Made in Europe plan could disrupt UK'EU supply chains via strict local-content rules. He urged cooperation to boost competitiveness, noting strong UK'Spain investment links. MADRID, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A British minister warned on Thursday that…...
Pound Steady as Inflation Fuels Bank of England Rate Cut Hopes
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (517+ words) Sterling remains steady as UK inflation data boosts BoE rate cut expectations, despite strong domestic price pressures. LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed against the dollar as easing British inflation strengthened the case for a near-term rate cut…...
No Signs of Lagarde Resignation, ECB's Cipollone Confirms
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (251+ words) ECB's Cipollone denies rumors of President Lagarde's early resignation amid speculation of French election influence on her successor. ROME, Feb 18 (Reuters) - European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone said on Wednesday he had "no news" about ECB President Christine…...
French Inflation Rate Drops to 0.4%: January Insights Revealed
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (144+ words) French inflation decreased to 0.4% in January, aligning with forecasts. December's rate was 0.7%, as reported by INSEE. Feb 18 (Reuters) - Consumer prices in France rose 0.4% year-on-year in January, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, matching the preliminary reading published earlier this month…...
Inflation and Geneva Talks: Market Insights for Investors
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (537+ words) Geneva talks and inflation trends are in focus amid the Lunar New Year market lull, impacting global stocks and central bank policies. A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Geopolitical tensions and signs…...
UK Inflation Decline Fuels Anticipation of Bank Rate Cut
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (13+ words) UK Inflation Falls to 3.0%: Economic Insights and Projections'Global Banking & Finance Review...