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France could enter the “danger zone” for international lenders if its budget deficit surpasses 5% of GDP in 2026, warned Francois Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France and a European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker. Speaking on BFMTV, Villeroy emphasized that exceeding this threshold could significantly raise concerns among investors and credit rating

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The Japanese yen is approaching 160 per U.S. dollar, reigniting concerns about potential market intervention as investors anticipate a snap election in Japan and speculate on additional stimulus measures. The phenomenon, dubbed the “Takaichi trade”, has turbocharged Japanese equities and government bonds, highlighting the interplay between politics, monetary policy, and currency markets. The ‘Takaichi Trade’

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China closed 2025 with a record trade surplus of $1.189 trillion, driven by strong exports to non-U.S. markets as policymakers pushed firms to diversify globally. The robust trade performance highlights China’s ability to weather sustained pressure from U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration while scaling its presence in Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

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Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a leading Czech defence and ammunition manufacturer, announced plans to float both new and existing shares on Euronext Amsterdam, in what could be one of Europe’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) of the year. The IPO aims to tap into the record growth in global defence spending and elevate CSG’s profile among

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European equities reached a record high on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in the utility and healthcare sectors, even as media and defense stocks weighed on the market. Investors are also keeping an eye on potential U.S. Supreme Court rulings concerning tariff policies under the Trump administration. The pan-European STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) rose 0.3%

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Asian financial markets surged on Wednesday, with Japanese shares leading the charge, as investors weighed potential political changes in Japan, a frail yen, and global geopolitical tensions. Rising gold and silver prices also captured attention, reflecting investor appetite for safe-haven assets amid market uncertainty. Japanese Yen Weakness and the ‘Takaichi Trade’ The Japanese yen fell

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Audi, the premium brand of Volkswagen AG (VOWG.DE), reported a 2.9% decline in global vehicle deliveries in 2025, citing challenges from tariffs, a competitive market environment, and broader macroeconomic pressures. The automaker delivered 1.62 million vehicles worldwide, down from 1.67 million units in 2024, and slightly below its earlier target of 1.65 million to 1.75

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Toyota Motor Corporation (7203.T) announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to increase its tender offer for group company Toyota Industries (6201.T) to 18,800 yen ($118.11) per share, up from the previous offer of 16,300 yen per share made in June 2025. The move is part of Toyota’s broader plan to take the forklift and

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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN), the U.S. e-commerce giant, announced on Wednesday that it will appeal against an Italian court ruling that reduced a major antitrust fine, signaling that the company believes it should not be penalized at all. The fine, initially imposed in 2021 by Italy’s Competition Authority for allegedly abusing its dominant market position,

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Chinese customs authorities have reportedly informed their officials that Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips are not permitted to enter China, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. This announcement comes shortly after the U.S. formally approved the export of these high-end AI chips to China, highlighting the growing tension in U.S.-China technology relations.

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