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Pound Falls Amid Growing Bets on Aggressive BOE Rate Cuts

Investors are bracing for a weaker pound as the Bank of England's policy decision highlights concerns about UK economic growth. Despite a slight recovery, sterling remains the weakest among G-10 currencies, with experts predicting further interest rate cuts and a potential drop to $1.19.

Apple Supplier Skyworks Loses Business to Competitor, Stock Drops 25%

Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) stock plunged 25% after Apple shifted some orders to Broadcom (AVGO), reducing demand for Skyworks' iPhone chips.

Global Market Swings Amid Trump's Tariffs: Impact on Key Currencies and Industries

Markets swing on Trump's unpredictable tariff threats, with currencies of Canada, Mexico, and the Eurozone taking a hit. China remains relatively unaffected.

Banks Sell $5.5 Billion in Twitter Debt as Confidence in Musk Grows

Elon Musk's elevated status in Washington is boosting Wall Street's confidence in him and his social media platform, X. Banks recently sold $5.5 billion in debt tied to Musk's 2022 Twitter buyout at a higher-than-expected price. This signals an improved view of X and represents a fortunate turn of events for banks holding the debt.

EU Tariffs Threaten SEAT Production, 1,500 Job Cuts

VW's SEAT faces output cuts and layoffs if EU doesn't lower China-made EV tariff by March. The additional 20.7% duty is costing the company hundreds of millions of euros and jeopardizing its financial targets.

U.S. Stock Futures Dip Ahead of Jobs Data, Amazon Falls on Cloud Weakness

Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were subdued Friday as investors awaited key January jobs report and Amazon shares fell on weak forecasts and cloud computing unit.

Tesla China Sales Decline 11.5% in January, BYD Surges

Tesla's China-made EV sales fell 11.5% in January, while rival BYD surged 47.5% year-over-year despite a monthly decline.

January Jobs Report Preview: Expectations and Market Impact

January's jobs report is expected to show hiring slowed to start 2025 while the unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1%. Economists expect non-farm payrolls to have risen by 170,000, below December's 256,000 gain. Despite the slowdown, the labor market remains strong with job openings still high and layoffs low.

Musk's Influence on Trump Waning as Critics Mount

Elon Musk's position in the Trump administration has led to declining public support, with a significant drop among Republicans. Despite this, Musk's disruptive approach to government efficiency has made him both supporters and detractors, with legal challenges mounting against his actions.

Norinchukin Bolsters Risky Loans, Seeks Capital After Bond Losses

Norinchukin Bank increases investments in risky loans and seeks additional capital after wrong-way bets on low-yielding foreign bonds lead to wider losses.