Newswire: Feb 10, 2026 3:29 AM EST

Highlights:

• Canadian International Trade Minister on Free Trade Agreements - Canada is pursuing free trade agreements with multiple countries amid global trade reorientation following US tariffs. Source

• Diamond Slump Spurs Botswana to Propose Raising Income Taxes - Botswana plans to raise corporate and personal taxes to offset declining diamond revenue and address a widening budget deficit. Source

• Barclays CEO Venkat Says Bank 'Firing on All Cylinders' - Barclays beat Q4 earnings expectations driven by strong trading performance and announced plans to return at least £15 billion to shareholders through 2028. Source

• PE Fund Harith in Talks to Buy South Africa's Biggest Airline - South African private equity firm Harith General Partners plans to acquire budget carrier FlySafair as part of expanding its transport portfolio. Source

• Alphabet Taps Sterling, Swiss Franc Markets in Mega Debt Deal - Alphabet is selling sterling and Swiss franc bonds for the first time, including a rare 100-year note, following a $20 billion US deal. Source

• Japan's Long Bonds Rally as Takaichi Win Eases Fiscal Concerns - Japanese government bonds gained after PM Sanae Takaichi's election victory boosted investor confidence in the market's ability to absorb increased fiscal spending. Source

• China's Bond Futures Positions Hit Record as Bullish Bets Surge - Chinese government bond derivatives trading hit record levels as demand for safety and hedging grows amid strengthening confidence in the debt market. Source