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Businesswsjmorningstarinvesting-com14h ago3 sources

Economic Week Ahead: Fed Minutes and China Data in Focus for FX and Bonds

The upcoming economic week will focus on the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and key economic data from China, which are expected to influence foreign exchange and bond markets. Investors will be closely watching these events for insights into monetary policy and global economic health.

Experts Warn Against UK Government Borrowing Plans
FinanceThe Independent10d ago

Experts Warn Against UK Government Borrowing Plans

Former Conservative Chancellor Phillip Hammond and other experts have warned against increased borrowing by the UK government, stating that bond markets would see through any 'ruse' and price UK debt accordingly.

Asian Stocks Fall Amid Tech Sell-Off and Rising Oil Prices
Businessjutarnji-listchannel-news-asiaseeking-alpha24d ago3 sources

Asian Stocks Fall Amid Tech Sell-Off and Rising Oil Prices

Asian stock markets experienced a broad decline, with shares of major tech companies like Google and Tesla falling significantly. The sell-off was exacerbated by a spike in oil prices, which revived inflation fears and negatively impacted bond markets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Approaches
CultureBBCbloombergNYT+69le-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newscbccnbc+61 more1mo ago72 sources

FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Approaches

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 progresses, teams like South Africa and Egypt celebrate their achievements while others like Saudi Arabia face scrutiny after their exit. Fans anticipate the knockout stages, with discussions around potential matchups and how to watch upcoming games.

Trump Clashes with Republicans Over Iran Deal, Senate Sides with President on War Powers
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+62FTThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsnzzhelsingin-sanomatnos+54 more1mo ago65 sources

Trump Clashes with Republicans Over Iran Deal, Senate Sides with President on War Powers

President Trump confronted Republican lawmakers in a fiery closed-door meeting regarding the Iran nuclear deal, while the US Senate ultimately sided with Trump in a vote on Iran war powers. Trump also requested an additional $87 billion for the Iran war bill, sparking further debate.

Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over Political Stance and Tax
PoliticsFTThe GuardianNew Statesman+2cyprus-mailirish-independent1mo ago5 sources

Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over Political Stance and Tax

Andy Burnham, a prominent Labour politician, is facing increasing pressure to be transparent about his tax policies and is being scrutinized for his political past and ability to answer tough questions.

Wealth Concentration in Austria and Globally
Businessder-standarddie-presse2mo ago2 sources

Wealth Concentration in Austria and Globally

A study reveals that 500 Austrians possess nearly 40% of the country's total net wealth, a trend that is increasing. This comes as global net wealth reached an all-time high in 2025, further enriching the wealthy, particularly through strong bond markets in Austria.

Politicsbloomberg2mo ago

Andy Burnham's Market Perception

An analysis suggests that bond markets are currently underestimating Andy Burnham, indicating a potential misjudgment of his political influence or future economic impact.

Global Markets Fall Amid Surging Yields, Oil Prices, and Inflation Fears
FinanceReutersFTcnbc+10fazlsm-lvThe IndependentYahooaktuality-skhindustan-timesseeking-alphacaixin-global+2 more3mo ago13 sources

Global Markets Fall Amid Surging Yields, Oil Prices, and Inflation Fears

Global stock and bond markets experienced a downturn as bond yields surged to one-year highs, fueled by rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns. This market volatility has led to increased speculation about potential future interest rate hikes by central banks.

Global Markets Drop Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
FinancebloombergFTnaftemporiki+1swissinfo3mo ago4 sources

Global Markets Drop Amid Rising Inflation Concerns

Global stock and bond markets experienced declines, with bond yields rising, as traders reacted to growing concerns over inflation. The British pound also saw a decrease in value.

Angela Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing in UK Tax Affairs Investigation
PoliticsBBCNYTFT+11le-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeracnbcberlingskela-repubblicaThe Independentdnevnik-bg+3 more3mo ago14 sources

Angela Rayner Cleared of Wrongdoing in UK Tax Affairs Investigation

Former UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by HMRC of any wrongdoing regarding her tax affairs. The investigation concluded with her settling a tax bill, prompting her to call for Labour to deliver change.

Keir Starmer Holds Antisemitism Summit as MPs Plot His Ouster
PoliticsBBCFTThe Guardian+7berlingskeThe Independentindex-hrstraits-timesiefimeridajerusalem-postchannel-news-asia3mo ago10 sources

Keir Starmer Holds Antisemitism Summit as MPs Plot His Ouster

Labour leader Keir Starmer hosted a summit with community leaders to address rising antisemitism, even as he faced reports of Labour MPs plotting to oust him from leadership.

Businessnation-thailand3mo ago

Inflation Fears Drive Major Asian Bond Outflows

Concerns over inflation have led to the largest outflows from Asian bond markets in four years. Investors are reacting to rising price pressures, prompting a shift in investment strategies across the region.

Marco Rubio Criticizes NATO Allies, Threatens Reassessment Over Limited Iran War Support
WorldReutersBBCbloomberg+58NYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+50 more4mo ago61 sources

Marco Rubio Criticizes NATO Allies, Threatens Reassessment Over Limited Iran War Support

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sharply criticized Spain and other European NATO allies for their limited support in the war with Iran, calling their alleged lack of assistance 'very disappointing' and suggesting Washington might reassess its relationship with the alliance after the conflict concludes, questioning the benefits of the alliance for the US.

Iran Crisis Impacts Global Bond Markets and UK Gilts
BusinessFTYahoo5mo ago2 sources

Iran Crisis Impacts Global Bond Markets and UK Gilts

The Iran crisis is significantly affecting bond markets, leading to an inflationary energy shock that has dampened optimism for UK rate cuts and impacted hedge fund trades, with analysts noting the real story is in bonds and the yield curve.

Financezerohedge5mo ago

ECB Quietly Prepares Global Liquidity Backstop As Euro Debt Wave Builds

ECB Quietly Prepares Global Liquidity Backstop As Euro Debt Wave Builds Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Starting in the third quarter of 2026, new rules will apply to the so-called euro repo facility. Central banks worldwide will be able to post up to €50 billion in euro-denominated collateral, such as government bonds, with the ECB in order to obtain euro liquidity from the central bank in cases of acute need. The goal is to guarantee the permanent availability of euro liquidity, replacing the previously time-limited repo lines. Central banks typically resort to this monetary policy instrument during phases of acute liquidity stress — most recently during the COVID lockdowns. The repo facility counts among the central banks’ immediate crisis tools. The so-called EUREP (Eurosystem Repo Facility for Central Banks) was launched on June 25, 2020, as a short-term liquidity solution for associated central banks: the Central Bank of Kosovo drew €100 million, Montenegro €250 million in short-term liquidity assistance. Repo auctions generally involve the exchange and short-term pledging of European government bonds for maturities of one to five days, which commercial banks deposit at the central bank in return for liquidity. The collateral is returned after a short period, and the so-called bank reserves are withdrawn again once the liquidity problem has been resolved and the interbank market is functioning properly. The ECB’s announcement that it will now offer this instrument globally — and over periods of several weeks or even months — raises eyebrows. It suggests that the monetary guardians of the Eurosystem may be anticipating a liquidity crisis in the not-too-distant future. Euro as a Reserve Currency The drastic expansion of sovereign debt within the eurozone system may explain why concerns are deepening at the ECB tower. If the two pillars, Germany and France, are each calculating net new borrowing of five percent this year alone — thereby placing a steadily growing volume of bonds on the markets — this generates palpable upward pressure on interest rates. At the same time, investors are asking how strongly the creditworthiness of individual euro states ultimately depends on Germany’s ability to service the mounting debt — a pressure that is manifesting itself in markets. Interest rates have already been rising for more than three years, particularly at the long end of the bond market. This suggests that confidence among large investors, who traditionally provide the bulk of liquidity in this market, is gradually eroding. Meanwhile, the euro is under pressure internationally: euro-denominated reserves currently account for less than 20 percent of global bank reserves and show a slight downward trend. Similar developments can be observed in the settlement of international transactions, where the euro holds roughly a 24 percent share. The dominant global actor remains the U.S. dollar, both as a reserve currency with a 59 percent share and in the settlement of international transactions at 47 percent. Against this backdrop, it becomes clear that Europe’s monetary authorities are facing an increasingly challenging combination of rising debt, growing interest rates, and a global environment that does not accord the euro the status of the U.S. dollar — factors that pose serious questions for the Eurosystem’s stability and liquidity. A severe blow to the euro’s international role was the European Union decision to permanently implement the Russia embargo and halt trade in Russian oil and gas. Russia had been among the few major energy market players willing to allow euro denomination and thus held substantial reserves. That era is over. However, rumors are circulating that the United States, in the event of a peace settlement in Ukraine, could restore Russia’s access to the SWIFT system. Would the EU then follow suit? A return to the status quo ante might require a different political regime in Brussels and Berlin. Growing Debt Volume A fiscal policy U-turn within the EU is also under discussion. Should member states agree on a “two-speed Europe” and implement joint financing of new debt via so-called Eurobonds, this would place the European bond market on an entirely new footing in terms of both volume and structure. European taxpayers — above all the still relatively less indebted Germans at the federal level — would then stand behind the credit guarantees. In Frankfurt, such a revolutionary step is expected to deliver a massive boost in global demand for euro-denominated bonds. One unknown in the geopolitical power struggle remains the Federal Reserve. On several occasions last year, the ECB warned of a possible shortage of U.S. dollars within the European banking system. The United States holds a powerful lever here: it can drive up the political price of bridging potential illiquidity through rapid swap lines — short-term loans within the dollar system to European banks and the ECB. Oversupply of Euro Bonds The Eurosystem thus faces immense absorption problems. If global demand for EU debt — that is, euro bonds — cannot be generated, interest rates will continue to rise. In light of the massive issuance wave of new euro sovereign bonds, the ECB would be forced to take this debt onto its own balance sheet to keep debt servicing in member states under control. The expansion of the repo facility into a permanent liquidity backstop therefore appears plausible. Global central banks would have an incentive to accumulate a growing share of euro bonds. Moreover, the volume would be available to gain direct access to the Eurosystem without assembling a portfolio of bonds from individual states. Germany’s relatively low debt level had in fact recently been a problem, as insufficient tranches of German federal bonds were available for larger capital allocations. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his finance minister are currently eliminating this issue with their present debt policy. The ECB’s measures thus fit into a broader fiscal policy development that could culminate in a structural expansion of joint debt. By institutionally safeguarding international demand for euro bonds, the central bank is creating the infrastructural preconditions for a potential new debt regime within the European Union — while simultaneously shifting the boundary between monetary stabilization and fiscal support of state budgets. The European repo facility, once conceived as a rescue umbrella for liquidity problems, is gradually evolving into a classic, expanding debt pool. With eurozone government debt likely to rise from the current 92 percent of GDP to around 100 percent over the next two years, pressure on the ECB to devise mechanisms for distributing this flood of debt across global bond markets will intensify. Whether this succeeds appears highly doubtful given the euro economy’s chronic economic weakness. * * *  About the author: Thomas Kolbe, a German graduate economist, has worked for over 25 years as a journalist and media producer for clients from various industries and business associations. As a publicist, he focuses on economic processes and observes geopolitical events from the perspective of the capital markets. His publications follow a philosophy that focuses on the individual and their right to self-determination. Tyler Durden Fri, 02/20/2026 - 08:30

Jamie Dimon Issues Dual Warning on Stock and Bond Markets
BusinesscnbcYahoo27d ago2 sources

Jamie Dimon Issues Dual Warning on Stock and Bond Markets

Jamie Dimon has issued a dual warning regarding the stock and bond markets, noting that investors have already acted on one of his two calls. He also commented on the role of insecurity, rather than ego, in destroying the careers of top CEOs.

Andy Burnham's By-Election Win Fuels Speculation of Challenge to Labour Leader Starmer
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+37FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dkFox Newshelsingin-sanomatberlingske+29 more1mo ago40 sources

Andy Burnham's By-Election Win Fuels Speculation of Challenge to Labour Leader Starmer

Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election has intensified pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer, with many speculating that Burnham is positioning himself to challenge Starmer for the party's leadership and potentially become the next Prime Minister.

Trump Postpones Planned Military Strike on Iran
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+89bloombergNYTeconomistwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPR+81 more3mo ago92 sources

Trump Postpones Planned Military Strike on Iran

President Donald Trump announced he had called off a planned military strike against Iran, citing progress in negotiations and requests from Gulf allies. The decision temporarily de-escalated tensions and raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution.

Andy Burnham Challenges Keir Starmer for Labour Leadership
PoliticsBBCbloombergFT+22The GuardianAl Jazeeracnbcberlingskele-figaroSCMPde-volkskrantpublico+14 more3mo ago25 sources

Andy Burnham Challenges Keir Starmer for Labour Leadership

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Manchester, has launched a direct challenge to Keir Starmer for the leadership of the UK Labour Party, vowing to 'change Labour' and reopening debates on key issues like Brexit. This challenge comes amidst a by-election and reports of internal party chaos.

European Nations Back Special Tribunal for Russia's Ukraine Aggression
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European Nations Back Special Tribunal for Russia's Ukraine Aggression

Dozens of European countries and the EU have approved or signed an agreement to establish a special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This initiative aims to hold those responsible for the invasion accountable.

Keir Starmer Faces Resignation Calls After Four Ministers Quit
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+39FTThe GuardianAl Jazeeraruvtagesschauberlingskeder-standardFrance 24+31 more3mo ago42 sources

Keir Starmer Faces Resignation Calls After Four Ministers Quit

Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign after four ministers quit and calls for his departure grew louder within the party. Despite the crisis, Starmer has refused to step down, maintaining the backing of some MPs.

AI Boom And European Bond Markets: A Deep Dive
Technologyzerohedge5mo ago

AI Boom And European Bond Markets: A Deep Dive

AI Boom And European Bond Markets: A Deep Dive Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The “credit pump” could rightfully claim its place as a symbolic flag of the European Union. With virtually unlimited access to the bond market, politics magically transforms an inexhaustible credit stream into political maneuvers and ideological wizardry. Through this manipulation of money, processes and institutions are transplanted into the real world that, under normal circumstances, could never have...

Bond Market Yields: Have They Peaked?
Businessfaz9d ago

Bond Market Yields: Have They Peaked?

An analysis of the bond markets suggests that yields for investors, which have been rising due to unprecedented levels of public and private debt, might soon reach their peak.

European Stocks Rebound as Tech Sector Recovers
Businesscyprus-mail1mo ago

European Stocks Rebound as Tech Sector Recovers

European stocks bounced back as the tech sector recovered from a recent slump, with global share and bond markets stabilizing after renewed Middle East hostilities and heavy selling of AI chipmakers.

Businesseconomist1mo ago

AI's Growing Influence on Stock and Bond Markets

Artificial intelligence has significantly impacted the stock market, and experts predict the bond market will be its next frontier. Assessing credit risk in the era of the AI boom presents new challenges for investors.

BusinessFT2mo ago

Big Tech Companies Dominate Bond Markets for AI Data Centers

Major US technology companies are increasingly tapping into bond markets to secure funding, driven by a competitive race to construct extensive artificial intelligence data centers. This trend highlights Big Tech's growing financial influence beyond traditional tech sectors.

BOJ May Temper Tapering Amid Bond Market Wobbles
BusinessYahoochannel-news-asia3mo ago2 sources

BOJ May Temper Tapering Amid Bond Market Wobbles

Analysis suggests that the Bank of Japan might moderate its bond tapering strategy in response to recent instability and wobbles in the bond markets. This potential adjustment aims to mitigate further market disruptions.

Labour Leadership Crisis Deepens Amid Calls for Starmer's Resignation
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+56FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzzyle-uutisetcnbcruv+48 more3mo ago59 sources

Labour Leadership Crisis Deepens Amid Calls for Starmer's Resignation

The UK Labour Party is facing a severe leadership crisis, with over 80 Labour members reportedly demanding Keir Starmer's resignation and speculation rising about potential challengers. This internal turmoil has overshadowed King Charles's recent speech, highlighting Starmer's perceived unpopularity and the party's disarray.

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Multiple Minister Resignations
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+85FTle-mondeThe GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknrknzzyle-uutiset+77 more3mo ago88 sources

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Multiple Minister Resignations

British Prime Minister Starmer is facing a significant leadership crisis following multiple resignations from his government and growing calls from within his own party to set a departure timetable. The political turmoil has intensified pressure on his premiership, despite him surviving a recent cabinet session.

Warning Issued on Potential Bond Market Bubble
Businessadvisor-perspectives3mo ago

Warning Issued on Potential Bond Market Bubble

A popular notion suggests bond traders can predict the future, but bond markets are often incorrect. This article warns that bond yields may currently be low relative to existing risks, indicating a potential bubble in the bond market.