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Trump moves to curb Chinese tech investment, sparking AI war fears and a Hong Kong market sell-off.

The report showed that rising input costs put pressure on manufacturing activity.

The outcome of Germany’s election makes a coalition between the CDU/CSU and the SPD likely, allowing for a rapid coalition agreement, though reforms to Germany’s debt brake will remain challenging.

Consumer sentiment tumbles 9.8% in Feb as inflation fears grow. Housing sales dip 4.9%, while mixed regional trends signal caution for traders.

The Services PMI fell into contraction territory for the first time in 25 months.

Flash Manufacturing PMI sinks to 46.4, a 14-month low, while Flash Services PMI hits a 2-month high at 51.1. UK market faces bearish pressure as job cuts rise.

Eurozone Manufacturing beats forecasts with a 9-month high, while Services PMI hits a 3-month low. Mixed signals for traders eyeing EU market opportunities!

Germany’s PMI rises to 51.0, driven by steady services growth and easing manufacturing drag. Caution ahead as tariff risks and geopolitical concerns linger.

Gasoline inventories declined by 0.2 million barrels.

The UK’s sovereign rating has remained resilient to recent crises. But greater structural risks in the UK government bond market and a worsening public debt outlook are downside factors.

U.S. jobless claims hit 219K, labor market holds firm. Philly Fed shows slower manufacturing growth as inflation pressures persist. Market outlook cautious

US tariffs loom as China shifts focus to domestic demand, boosting consumption and investment.

Fed wants to see further progress on inflation before cutting the target range for the federal funds rate.

U.S. housing starts plunged 9.8% in January, signaling trouble for homebuilders. Meanwhile, completions surged, adding supply pressure to the market.

Rising UK inflation sparks doubts over BoE’s rate path. A stronger economy and tight labor market could delay monetary easing plans.

Rising tariffs, lower growth, higher defence spending, deeper political fragmentation and rising dollar-denominated borrowing costs are set to weaken the European credit outlook unless Europe unites and makes bold reforms.

Concerns over tariffs and mortgage rates put pressure on builder sentiment in February.

NY manufacturing rebounds, but rising costs and weak hiring weigh on outlook. Inflation concerns may pressure Fed policy. Market impact analyzed.

UK wage growth accelerates as unemployment holds steady, raising doubts over a March BoE rate cut. Will inflation force the BoE to hold rates longer?

RBA trims rates but warns of inflation uncertainty. Aussie dollar fluctuates as markets assess future policy moves.