Equities in the US generated the strongest performance last week for the major asset classes, based on a set of exchange-traded products. By contrast, foreign bonds posted losses, representing the weakest results for the trading week through Feb. 15.
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Trump expected to demand that Venezuela’s Maduro step down: Bloomberg
ECB executive board member: Europe’s slowdown is “significant”: Bloomberg
Trump set to veto vote in Congress that rejects emergency declaration: The Hill
US stocks and bonds sending conflicting macro messages: CNBC
Foreign hackers ramp up cyber attacks on US companies: NY Times
Import prices for US fell for a third straight month: Newsmax
US industrial output fell in Jan for first time in 8 months: MW
NY Fed Mfg Index increased in Feb following weak reading in Jan: MW
US Consumer Sentiment Index rebounded in Feb after sharp drop: UoM