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  (Sharecast News) - The University of Michigan revealed on Friday that its consumer sentiment index had been downwardly revised in February, down from 67.8 in January to 64.7- the lowest reading since November 2023.

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  (Sharecast News) - The pace of factory activity in the US mid-Atlantic region slowed in February, following a surge during the previous month.

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  (Sharecast News) - Germany's producer prices rose 0.5% in January compared to the same month in 2024, according to fresh data released on Thursday by the Federal Statistical Office, Destatis.

• China holds key interest rates steady amid trade tensions with US

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  (Sharecast News) - China's central bank held key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, in line with estimates amid trade tensions with the US.

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• RBNZ slashes cash rate but warns on slower global growth, trade wars

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  (Sharecast News) - New Zealand's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday but warned on geopolitical tensions and slower global growth.

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  (Sharecast News) - US and Russian officials ended their controversial meeting in Saudi Arabia on the future of a post-war Ukraine and pledged to explore closer economic and diplomatic ties.

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