26/02/2016 Press Review 08:30 GMT, Friday, February 26, 2016 ►►► Economy ►►► Politics Business Insider ► The problems in the US economy may be more widespread than we think Markets received the clearest sign yet that something is wrong with the... Deutsche Welle ► 'World will be watching,' Obama warns Russia ahead of Syria ceasefire Hours before a partial ceasefire is due to be implemented in Syria US President Barack Obama has warned Russia and Damascus that the "world... The Telegraph ► Mark Carney issues stark warning on global growth as storm clouds gather Mark Carney has warned that Britain and other countries risk becoming trapped in a world of low growth unless governments implement vital... Business Recorder ► Iran votes in vital elections after nuclear deal Iranians began voting across the country Friday in elections billed by the moderate president as vital to curbing conservative dominance in parliament and speeding up domestic reforms after a nuclear deal with world powers. ►►► Currencies ►►► Markets FXStreet ► EUR/USD retreats from 1.1070, focus on German CPI The upside momentum in the single currency is now easing a tad, dragging EUR/USD to the mid-1.1000s ahead of the European open. The Business Times ► Gold rises despite equity gains on bullish technicals, fund flows Gold edged higher on Friday despite a rebound in stocks, underscoring support for the safe-haven metal from bullish technicals and money flows into exchange traded funds. WBP Online ► NZD/USD: Kiwi Soars on Trade Balance Figures The New Zealand dollar posted significant gains after unexpectedly positive trade balance data, before giving up a small portion of those gains later in the Asian session. Market Watch ► Oil prices under pressure as traders stick to bearish mood Crude-oil prices were lower in early Asian trade Friday as concerns about an unrelenting glut and low expectation for a collective supply cut kept traders in a bearish mood. ►►► Top Videos ►►► Opinions Bloomberg ► How Strong is China’s Economy? China’s central bank tweaked the description of its monetary policy stance to reflect a recent ramp-up in liquidity injections and moves to guide money market rates lower, with Governor Zhou Xiaochuan highlighting scope for further actions if needed. Kathy Lien ► FX Traders May Be Overly Optimistic After the big move in currencies at the start of the week there was a sense of calm on Thursday in the foreign-exchange market. CNBC ► Is Ireland's economic recovery at risk? Brian MacCraith, president of Dublin City University, talks about the importance of today's Irish elections to the economy. John Lloyd ► Why Russia and China may cheer for a President Donald Trump Global threats mount, and on top of the heap a jester gesticulates, roars and guffaws. The United States – no, the world – is in thrall to the Donald Trump reality show, on many days commanding more TV time and newsprint than the rest of the candidates for the presidency combined. 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