Global Market Insights

Germany carnival insurance: what fines, liability, home contents, and car policies cover during peak festivities. Risks for German P&C and auto insurers on February 12.

Germany GDP faces a fragile rebound as industrial orders jump 7.8% in December. We assess defense spending support, auto weakness, and Q1 growth signals for investors in DE.

BASF India hub plan weighs on Berlin jobs as finance and HR shift to a new global center. Multi‑year rollout through 2028 signals cost focus and potential margin gains for investors.

Nojima’s plan to offer a 400,000-yen starting monthly salary in April 2026 and launch MIRAI ROBO SQUARE signals rising Japan retail wages and a robotics pivot investors should watch.

Macquarie home loans surge on deposit-led growth, lifting deposit market share to 6.3% and pressuring big four margins. MQG.AX price, signals, risks, and what to watch today.

Ethereum price today holds below $2,150 as ETH derivatives liquidations and soft Ethereum ETF inflows weigh on momentum. Key supports sit at $1,900 and $1,747 for Aussie traders.

Aeon Big Shizuoka Toyoda reopened as The Big Express on Feb 11 with a compact sub-1,000 sqm format focused on private-label and outlet deals. What it means for Japan grocery retail investors in Tokai.

US jobs report tone turns cautious after White House signals smaller payroll gains. Singapore traders eye USD volatility, NFP scenarios, and sector moves today.

CBA share price jumps 12% as Commonwealth Bank posts A$5.45bn H1 cash earnings and lifts its fully franked interim dividend to A$2.35, pushing the ASX 200 above 9,000.

Sheng Siong share price fell 4.2% after an OCBC downgrade. We explain the move, assess Sheng Siong valuation, key metrics, technical levels, and what to watch before FY2025 results.