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Analysis-Ultra-low bond spread unity still out of reach for euro area
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UK's Lloyds plans to boost lending to corporate clients, FT reports
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Morning Bid: Euro zone faces inflation hurdle before ECB
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Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neo planes
Date: February 4, 2026
SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Airbus said on Wednesday that Tigerair Taiwan had ordered four A321neo planes to support its network expansion and improve fuel efficiency. The low-cost carrier, which...
Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ford and China’s Geely are in discussions about a potential partnership, eight people with knowledge of the ongoing talks said, as the world's carmakers look to share heavier...
Global stock index dips with tech slump while dollar rises, oil rallies
Date: February 4, 2026
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant...
Nintendo shares slide 11% as Switch 2 momentum fears grow
Date: February 4, 2026
TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Nintendo shares slid 10% on Wednesday as investors fretted about momentum for its flagship Switch 2 gaming device. The Kyoto-based gaming company on Tuesday reported robust...
Dollar firms, yen under pressure ahead of Japan's elections
Date: February 4, 2026
By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious after a partial government shutdown swiftly ended while the yen wobbled near a two...
Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks
Date: February 4, 2026
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day's gains, after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a U.S.-flagged...