Indonesia will ease import procedures for U.S. products, including agricultural goods, the minister said.
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The minister stated that modifications to the trade agreement remain possible, provided Indonesia and the U.S. mutually agree.
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Takaichi trade and AI fears leave Japan's smaller stocks straggling-NA
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According to the minister, Freeport’s investment in Indonesia could rise by $25 billion over the next 20 years, with its concession permit extended through 2061.
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5-year JGB yield down 2.5 bps at 1.605%.
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10-year JGB yield down 4 bps at 2.100%.
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Indonesia minister: Trade deal with U.S. excludes third countries, dismissing China transshipment worries.
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Philippine cbank governor: Monetary policy has little more to do, but uncertainty persists – One News.
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Gold’s volatile run set to continue as investors eye next breakout-SCMP
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Volkswagen workers voted 96% in favor to ratify their first union contract, the UAW said.
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NZD down 0.5% at $0.59445.
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The Australian dollar declined 0.44%, trading at $0.7029.
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NEW GRADUATES NOW ACCOUNT FOR JUST 7% OF NEW HIRES AT BIG TECH, DOWN FROM 25% IN 2023 AND OVER 50% PRE-PANDEMIC, PER FORBES.
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U.S. HAD ALMOST NO JOB GROWTH IN 2025, PER NBC NEWS.
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UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREES HIT A RECORD IN JANUARY, AT 36.6% OF THOSE AGED 25 AND OLDER, PER BLOOMBERG.
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US AFFORDABILITY CRISIS IS GETTING WORSE:

HOME-RELATED COSTS HAVE SURGED SINCE JANUARY 2020 — UTILITY GAS SERVICE UP 56%, ELECTRICITY PRICES UP 41%, AND HOME INSURANCE UP 14%, ACCORDING TO THE BLS.
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Tesla lowers Cybertruck Cyberbeast price in U.S. to $99,990 from $114,990 – company website.
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USD/CAD hovers around 1.3700 as Oil strength offsets firm US Dollar-FX
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Australian Dollar hangs near two-week low vs. firmer USD ahead of key US macro releases-FX
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S. Korea attends inaugural meeting of Trump's peace board for Gaza-yonhap
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USFK, Chinese fighter jets in brief aerial standoff over Yellow Sea this week-yonahp
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