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Fund managers have taken the most bearish position on the US dollar in a decade, according to a recent survey, while the UK proposes changes to its audit rules to attract Chinese listings and Japan reports weak GDP data.

Nasdaq futures are experiencing a decline ahead of a busy week in the market, with key economic data and earnings reports from major companies like Walmart scheduled to be released.

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The Canadian government plans to shift its defense spending from US manufacturers to Canadian ones, aiming to create 125,000 jobs and boost the economy by raising military spending to 5% of GDP.

The article discusses the effectiveness of Trump's tariffs and trade policy in boosting US manufacturing, with a financial analyst questioning the likelihood of 15% GDP growth and highlighting the importance of AI-driven productivity gains.

The UK economy experienced slower-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter, driven by declining business investment and stagnant services.

The FTSE 100 is expected to open at a new record high due to slower-than-expected UK GDP growth in the final quarter of last year, indicating a positive market sentiment.

US stocks ended mostly lower, with the Dow bucking the trend to notch its third record close, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped due to economic data and investor concerns over tech companies' spending on AI dominance.

Chinese provinces have set lower growth targets for 2026, and economists expect the national goal for GDP increase to be trimmed to 4.5-5% this year, indicating a cautious approach to economic growth.

Kevin Warsh is considered a 'fantastic' candidate for Federal Reserve chair from a textbook perspective, but his unpredictability and views on AI adoption raise concerns about his ability to navigate political pressures and debt-to-GDP challenges.

US stock futures are pointing lower due to rising 10-year Treasury yields and a decline in tech stocks, driven by global demand and economic growth signals from Taiwan and Japan.

Hungary's GDP growth fell short of expectations in Q4, driven by a continued decline in industrial production.