Asia Intelligence Brief for Monday, February 16, 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026 Monday Edition What matters today 1 Japan GDP disappoints — Q4 2025 GDP grew just 0.1% q/q (0.2% annualised), far below consensus of 0.4% (1.6% annualised); avoids technical recession but underscores fragility; Nikkei settles at 56,942; yen weakens to 153.06; PM Takaichi meets BOJ Governor Ueda at 5pm to coordinate fiscal-monetary […]

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Asia Intelligence Brief for Monday, February 16, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026 Monday Edition What matters today 1 Japan GDP disappoints — Q4 2025 GDP grew just 0.1% q/q (0.2% annualised), far below consensus of 0.4% (1.6% annualised); avoids technical recession but underscores fragility; Nikkei settles at 56,942; yen weakens to 153.06; PM Takaichi meets BOJ Governor Ueda at 5pm to coordinate fiscal-monetary […]
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