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Oil to Add to Weekly Drop as Trump Seeks Lower Prices From OPEC

Oil heads for first weekly decline of 2023 as Trump weighs trade wars and asks OPEC to lower prices

Boeing Falls on Big Cash Loss

Boeing (BA) reports preliminary Q4 results, estimates $3.5B operating cash flow loss due to IAM work stoppage, workforce reductions, and defense business changes. Revenue of $15.2B vs. $16.76B estimates; GAAP loss per share of $5.46 vs. estimated $1.32 loss. Pre-tax charges of $1.7B expected in defense and space business.

Trump Orders Crypto Regulation, National Stockpile Evaluation

President Trump signs an executive order on crypto, creating a working group to develop regulations and evaluate a potential national digital asset stockpile.

Bank of Japan Raises Rate, a Bold Shift in Ultra-Loose Policy

Bank of Japan Raises Key Interest Rate to About 0.5%, Citing Wage Growth, Inflation

US Tech Giants Under Fire from Europe

EU antitrust fines on US tech giants like Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft total billions, raising concerns from President Trump who calls it a form of taxation on American corporations.

Singapore Eases Currency Band for First Time in Almost Five Years

Singapore's central bank has loosened its monetary policy settings for the first time in nearly five years due to expectations of abating price pressures and slowing growth momentum. The bank reduced the slope of its policy band, indicating confidence in the disinflation path despite risks from trade frictions. Core inflation is forecast to average 1%-2% this year, down from the previous estimate of 1.5%-2.5%. The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against the dollar following the policy decision.

Japan Inflation Hits 3% for First Time in 16 Months

Japan's inflation hits 3%, supporting the case for a rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The inflation increase is driven by higher energy costs and is expected to continue despite an anticipated rate hike.

BOJ to Hike Rates; Dollar Heads for Worst Week in Two Months

BOJ Interest Rate Decision to Dominate Currency Markets, Yen and Dollar in Focus, BOJ widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points, Dollar set for worst week in two months, Euro and sterling rise ahead of BOJ meeting.

MAS Eases Monetary Policy for First Time in Five Years on Inflation Bets

Singapore's central bank loosened monetary policy to address slowing growth and reduced inflation pressures, with a focus on moderating the currency's exchange rate band.

HP Joining Companies Stockpiling Goods Ahead of Potential Tariffs

HP stockpiles products ahead of potential Trump tariffs, mirrors actions of whiskey giant Suntory. As tariff concerns swirl, HP reports mixed quarters with PC sales falling 4% in the last quarter.