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Read full article at sourceStock markets in Europe began the week in positive territory after edging lower on Friday.
Switzerland’s economy rebounded at the end of last year, partially shaking off the impact of outsized tariffs inflicted by US President Donald Trump.
Japan’s super-long bond yields climbed as shorter-term rates fell, in what is known as a twist-steepening of the yield curve, as investors mull the outlook for fiscal policy and the Bank of Japan’s rate-hike path.
At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reaffirmed strong US-Europe ties despite rising German investment in China. Tariffs and policy rifts under Donald Trump have fueled debate over Europe’s strategic shift
European natural gas futures hit a five-week low as the weather outlook shifted milder, potentially easing strains on rapidly depleting fuel inventories.