Iraqi Kurdistan and Iraq agreed to restart crude exports, pending final inspections of the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.
Nasdaq 100 fell over 2%, reversing gains. Market volatility may rise with upcoming economic data and technical weakness.
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4 2024, but the central bank’s rate cuts remain expected.
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4, supporting the NZD, which reacts to economic conditions.
German election results complicate coalition talks, influencing fiscal policy, economic growth, and party dynamics amid uncertainty.
New Zealand’s retail sales rose 0.9% in Q4, exceeding forecasts, highlighting strong consumer spending and economic resilience.
ECB may cut deposit rate to 2% by summer, following January’s reduction to 2.75%, says Villeroy de Galhau.
CDU/CSU secured 28.7%, AfD 19.8%. Coalition talks crucial. Debt brake concerns persist amid rising defence spending.
New Zealand retail sales may influence Reserve Bank rate cuts, shifting forecasts between two or three reductions.
Market liquidity remains low, with minimal FX rate changes. German election results boost the euro slightly.
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