Overnight Headlines February 19th 2021

 Asian stocks step back from record highs on rising bond yields, weak U.S. data – Rtrs 

http://reut.rs/3s8zDcM 

 

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen makes push for major stimulus, sees bigger risk in not doing enough – CNBC 

http://cnb.cx/3dvukQr 

 

Undeterred by Facebook news blackout, Australia commits to content law – Rtrs 

http://reut.rs/37sjaIs 

 

Short-selling under spotlight in GameStop hearing – Rtrs 

http://reut.rs/2NnFUlU 

 

UK PM Boris Johnson to call on G-7 support for 100-day target to develop new vaccines – CNBC 

http://cnb.cx/3s5bTGm 

 

Lumber prices top $1,000 for the first time as single-family housing starts drop 12% - CNBC 

http://cnb.cx/3s3Pvx9 

 

Japan's Feb factory activity expands for first time in 22 months-PMI – Rtrs 

http://reut.rs/3pwdhQB