Japan's foreign exchange fund special account is attracting attention as a possible source of funding for consumption tax reduction or elimination proposed by many parties ahead of Sunday’s general election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/04/economy/forex-fund-special-account-tax-cuts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #forex #currencies #taxes #2026lowerhouseelection #bonds

U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with China's Xi Jinping, discussing trade, military issues, his upcoming China visit, and key geopolitical topics including Taiwan, with Trump describing the talks as positive and emphasizing strong bilateral relations.
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Eurozone inflation slowed to 1.7% in January, matching forecasts and marking the lowest level since September 2024, with core inflation at a three-year low.
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The US ISM Services PMI held steady at 53.8 in January, surpassing expectations and marking the highest level since October 2024, as the sector extended its expansion streak to 19 months despite slower growth in new orders and employment.
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Trump Boasts of “Excellent” Call With Xi, Teases Massive China Trade, Energy, and Soybean Deals Ahead of April Visit https://www.bocvip.com/1187591/trump-boasts-of-excellent-call-with-xi-teases-massive-china-trade-energy-and-soybean-deals-ahead-of-april-visit/ #Bonds #business #CurrentTrends #economy #Investment #IPOs #predictions #stocks

AMD shares plunged 12% after the chipmaker's 2024 guidance disappointed investors, with Q1 revenue outlook falling short of elevated market expectations despite beating consensus estimates.
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US services sector activity outperformed expectations in January, with the ISM Services PMI rising to 53.8, signaling continued economic expansion.
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If you thought Trump’s “no taxes on overtime” promise sounded too good to be true…it’s because it was. https://www.bocvip.com/1187532/if-you-thought-trumps-no-taxes-on-overtime-promise-sounded-too-good-to-be-trueits-because-it-was/ #Bonds #business #CurrentTrends #economy #Investment #IPOs #predictions #stocks

US Treasury yields edged higher as the market absorbed an in-line quarterly refunding announcement, with little reaction to steady issuance plans and weaker-than-expected US private payroll data.
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US services sector activity in January exceeded expectations, with the S&P Services PMI rising to 52.7, signaling continued economic expansion.
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The US Treasury will keep Treasury issuance volumes unchanged for Q1, maintaining previous quarter levels across all maturities, according to its latest QRA.
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Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says https://www.bocvip.com/1187480/private-payrolls-rose-by-just-22000-in-january-far-short-of-expectations-adp-says-2/ #Bonds #business #CurrentTrends #economy #Investment #IPOs #predictions #stocks

The dollar-won exchange rate traded in the mid-1,450 won range during the New York session, driven higher by foreign investor stock outflows, with the rate closing at 1,450.20 won and peaking at 1,459.50 won in London. Key US service sector PMIs are awaited.
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US private sector job growth in January rose by just 22,000, sharply missing forecasts, with manufacturing jobs declining for the tenth consecutive month and wage growth steady at 4.5%.
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Markets watch closely as former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping engage in direct phone talks, signaling potential shifts in global economic relations.
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Former xAI CFO Testifies About Court Documents Reveal xAI Execs Used Signal and XChat to Delete Evidence in OpenAI Litigation https://www.bocvip.com/1187427/former-xai-cfo-testifies-about-court-documents-reveal-xai-execs-used-signal-and-xchat-to-delete-evidence-in-openai-litigation/ #Bonds #business #CurrentTrends #economy #Investment #IPOs #predictions #stocks

US private sector job growth in January came in well below expectations, with ADP reporting an increase of just 22,000 jobs versus the forecasted 48,000, signaling potential labor market cooling.
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In the 76 day period between Trump winning and Biden leaving office $93 BILLION was sent from the DOE, who gave it away with no oversight, to entities with no business plans or financials. That’s more than the previous 15 years combined https://www.bocvip.com/1187372/in-the-76-day-period-between-trump-winning-and-biden-leaving-office-93-billion-was-sent-from-the-doe-who-gave-it-away-with-no-oversight-to-entities-with-no-business-plans-or-financials-that/ #Bonds #business #CurrentTrends #economy #Investment #IPOs #predictions #stocks

The dollar-won exchange rate held above 1,450 during London trading, closing at 1,451.80 won as investors awaited key U.S. economic data and monitored geopolitical risks.
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Asian markets closed mixed as software stocks plunged on AI disruption fears, with Japan down, China and Taiwan up, and solar shares driving gains in Shanghai.
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