Friday, 26 February 2021

Overnight Headlines February 26th 2021

 Asian markets roiled as bond rout turns 'lethal' - Rtrs 

 

U.S. conducts air strikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria – Pentagon/Rtrs 

 

U.S. president, Saudi king have phone call ahead of expected Khashoggi report release – Rtrs 

 

10-year Treasury yield jumps to a one-year high of 1.6%, a rapid move unnerving investors – CNBC 

 

Dutch parliament: China's treatment of Uighurs is genocide – Rtrs 

 

Paris to suggest three-week lockdown to government: deputy mayor – Rtrs 

 

Japan's January factory output rises for first time in three months, retail sales drop – Rtrs 

 

Fed officials shrug off rise in longer-term U.S. bond yields – Rtrs 

 

NY Fed's Williams: GDP growth this year could be strongest in decades – Rtrs 

 

Democrats Dealt Blow on Minimum-Wage Drive for Covid-19 Bill – WSJ 

 

Mitch McConnell Says He Would Support Trump If He’s GOP’s 2024 Nominee – WSJ 

 

Thursday, 25 February 2021

Overnight Headlines February 25th 2021

Asian shares jump after Powell nixes rate hike fears – Rtrs 

 

Biden signs executive order to address chip shortage through a review to strengthen supply chains – CNBC 

 

GameStop shares soar more than 100% amid executive shuffle – CNBC 

 

Fed's Clarida says U.S. economic prospects have brightened – Rtrs 

 

Oil prices hit 13-month highs on tighter supplies, Fed assurance on low rates – Rtrs 

 

U.S. report on Khashoggi death expected to single out Saudi crown prince – Rtrs 

 

Australian media reforms pass parliament after last-ditch changes – Rtrs 

 

Federal Reserve Financial-Services Systems Disrupted for Hour – WSJ