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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

USA-OBJECTS/

U.S. does not know what objects military shot down over weekend

The United States said on Monday it still did not know the origin or purpose of three aerial objects that its military shot down over the weekend, as Washington and Beijing traded accusations about high-altitude balloons.

UKRAINE-CRISIS/

Russian forces bombard Ukraine's Bakhmut in major new offensive, NATO chief says

The eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut endured heavy artillery fire on Monday as the NATO chief backed reports from local officials that a major new Russian offensive had begun, days before the first anniversary of Moscow's invasion.

U.S.

USA-OBJECTS/CHINA-MEETING

Top U.S., China diplomats weigh first meeting since balloon drama

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is considering a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference, in what would be their first face-to-face talks after the United States shot down flying objects, sources told Reuters.

USA-TRUMP/GEORGIA-JUDGE

Georgia judge to release parts of report on Trump's efforts to overturn election

Portions of a Georgia special grand jury's report on Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election should be publicly released, but any recommendations on criminal charges will remain sealed for now, a state judge ruled on Monday.

BUSINESS

FORD MOTOR-ELECTRIC/

Ford to build battery plant in Michigan in drive with Chinese tech partner

Ford Motor Co on Monday announced plans to invest $3.5 billion to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan, betting that making the batteries in the United States will help it and Chinese partner CATL attract U.S. customers to embrace a lower-cost technology pioneered in China.

FINTECH-CRYPTO/BINANCE-STABLECOIN

New York regulator orders Binance stablecoin backer to stop issuing token

New York's chief financial regulator said on Monday it has ordered the firm behind Binance's stablecoin to stop issuing the token after finding it could not do so in a "safe" manner, in a blow to the world's biggest crypto exchange.

ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION-NEW YORK/CAROLINA HERRERA

Carolina Herrera blooms opulence for fall at New York Fashion Week

Carolina Herrera's signature ball gowns, elegant evening dresses and classic day looks filled the designer's sumptuous fall/winter collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday.

SPORTS

SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV/UEFA

UEFA blamed for Champions League final chaos that "nearly led to disaster"

A review into the chaos before the 2022 Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid has said organisers UEFA were responsible for the events which unfolded including a "large number of near misses that nearly led to disaster".

SERIE A-BROADCAST/

Italy eyes legislation to shield Serie A from risk of media right sale blow

Italy's parliament is considering giving Serie A an option to extend existing domestic broadcast deals beyond their natural expiry next year in a bid to shield the top flight soccer clubs from the risk of falling revenue at a regular auction process.

UPCOMING

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

USA-ECONOMY/PPIBENCHMARK

Dept. of Labor issues annual benchmark revisions, new seasonal factors to PPI covering 2018-2022

Dept. of Labor issues annual benchmark revisions and new seasonal factors to its Producer Price Index covering 2018-2022.

Feb 14

AIRSHOW-INDIA/ (PIX)

Week long Aero India air show continues

A week long Aero India 2023 show kicks off in Bengaluru with the inauguration ceremony. We expect conferences, government speeches, seminars, flying displays, chief’s of air staff conclave, etc. to be organized

Feb 14

EGYPT-ENERGY/

Egypt hosts annual energy conference

Second day of annual EGYPS hydrocarbons conference in Cairo with a focus on East Mediterranean gas production and Egypt's attemtps to position itself as an energy hub and exporter to Europe.

Feb 14

COLOMBIA-ECONOMY/

IMF closes mission to Colombia

The International Monetary Fund will close its mission to Colombia on Tuesday.

Feb 14

USA-MARKETS/LIBOR

Loan market lags as Libor nears end

It's crunch time for the syndicated loan market. With under five months until the June 30 end date for the publication of the London Interbank Offer Rate, around 80% of institutional loans and collateralized debt obligations (CLOs) - securities backed by pools of debt - are still tied to the tarnished rate.

Feb 14

GUYANA-OIL/CONFERECE

Guyana will host energy conference focused on development

The International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023 will assemble heads of state, government officials, policymakers, academics, industry professionals, and global energy leaders in an event focused on investment opportunities for the South American country's development.

Feb 14

TAIWAN-PARAGUAY/ (PIX) (TV)

Paraguay president arrives in Taiwan

Paraguay President Mario Abdo arrives at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport.

14 Feb 06:30 ET / 06:30 GMT

EU-FISCAL/

EU Finance ministers to discuss EU fiscal rules, econ impact of war in Ukraine

EU Finance ministers meet in Brussels

Agenda highlights

Economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

The Council will exchange views on the economic and financial impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. It will focus on the implementation and impact of the sanctions adopted following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

EU solidarity with Ukraine (background information) EU response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (background information)

Economic governance review

Ministers will exchange views on the economic governance review, based on the Commission communication on orientations for a reform of the EU governance framework.

Commission communication

Economic governance framework (background information) Recovery and Resilience Facility

The Council will aim to adopt an implementing decision under the Recovery and Resilience Facility as regards Germany’s updated national recovery plan.

A recovery plan for Europe (background information) Financial services

In public session, the Presidency will present the state of play of current legislative proposals in the field of financial services.

Digital finance (background information)

Capital markets union (background information) G20 meeting

Ministers are expected to approve the EU’s terms of reference in view of the G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors on 23-24 February 2023.

EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes

The Council will aim to adopt a revised EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Since 2020 the Council updates the list twice a year, in February and in October.

EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions (background information)

Code of Conduct Group (Business Taxation) (background information)

14 Feb 08:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

JOHNSON&JOHNSON-TALC/BANKRUPTCY (PIX)

J&J talc unit weighs next steps after loss in bankruptcy appeal

A Johnson & Johnson subsidiary will appear in court to discuss its next steps after an appeals court ruled that it cannot use the bankruptcy system to resolve 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and talc products cause cancer. J&J has said that it will challenge the appellate ruling and seek continue to seek a bankruptcy settlement of talc-related lawsuits.

14 Feb 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-FED/INFLATION (PIX)

Fed looks to services prices as last leg in inflation fight

U.S. consumers flush with the COVID pandemic aid payments that flowed from the government in 2020 and 2021 flocked to auto lots and drove vehicle prices to sky-high levels.

14 Feb 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

USA-NATURALGAS/HEDGING (PIX)

U.S. gas producers skimped on price hedges and now face a reckoning

A rout in natural gas prices will hurt first quarter earnings and cash flows at gas producers as hedges - the industry's version of price insurance - were inadequate to offset the losses, analysts and industry experts said.

14 Feb 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

COCA-COLA-RESULTS/

Coca-Cola Q4 2022 Earnings

Coca-Cola Co is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter revenue on resilient demand for its sodas despite price hikes to tackle rising costs. Investors will look out for comments on supply chain disruptions, higher costs, price hikes, strong dollar and shift in consumer demand due to rising inflation.

14 Feb 11:55 ET / 11:55 GMT

USA-FED/BARKIN

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Barkin appears on Bloomberg TV

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin appears on Bloomberg TV.

14 Feb 14:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

USA-TREASURY/YELLEN (PIX)

Yellen speaks at National Association of Counties meeting

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addresses National Association of Counties (NACo) during their General Session at 2023 NACo Legislative Conference.

14 Feb 14:45 ET / 14:45 GMT

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

CHINA-IRAN/

Iran's Raisi to visit China for high-level talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit China from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit is likely to focus on economic and energy ties. China and Iran, both subject to U.S. sanctions, signed a 25-year cooperation agreement in 2021. China is a major buyer of Iranian crude.

Feb 14

VALENTINES-DAY/PALESTINIANS-GAZA (PIX) (TV)

Gazans celebrate Valentine's Day despite growing hardship, and conflict

In Gaza Strip, devastated by wars and economic restrictions, some took a time out to celebrate Valentine's Day, yet farmers and flowers shop owners cited a weaker holiday season.

Feb 14

FRANCE-WINE/

French wine exporters hold press conference

French wine and spirits exporters to give figures on 2022 sales.

Feb 14

FORD-GERMANY/WORKERS

Ford works council in Cologne, Germany to update staff on negotiations over planned job cuts

The Ford works council in Cologne, Germany has invited workers to a meeting on Feb 14 to provide an update on its negotiations with management over planned job cuts at Ford's plants in Europe.

14 Feb 08:00 ET / 08:00 GMT

FORD-GERMANY/

Ford hosts press conference with Europe general manager

Ford hosts a press conference with Martin Sander, General Manager of Ford Model e in Europe. Its works council is due to host a meeting later in the day to provide workers with an update on planned job cuts in Europe.

14 Feb 08:30 ET / 08:30 GMT

CLIMATE-CHANGE/VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen hears verdict on Greenpeace-led climate case in Braunschweig

A district court in Braunschweig will provide a verdict on a lawsuit by the heads of Greenpeace and climate activist Clara Mayer against Volkswagen demanding the carmaker tighten its emissions targets. The verdict of a second lawsuit by farmer Ulf-Alhoff Cramer will be read on 24. February in Detmold, Germany.

14 Feb 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/ARGENTINA-THE TRIAL (TV)

Argentine junta trial documentary set for Berlin bow

An Argentine documentary based on hundreds of hours of audiovisual recordings of a seminal 1985 trial of leaders of the country's bloody military junta will premiere on Sunday at the Berlin Film Festival.

Feb 14

INDIA-DESERTFESTVAL/ (PIX)

Jaisalmer Desert Festival

Jaisalmer Desert Festival 2023 kicks off in the city of Jaisalmer.

Feb 14

FASHION-NEWYORK/ (PIX)

Designers show off their latest styles at New York Fashion Week

Fashion designers unveil their collections with people witnessing the launch of the latest seasonal garments during the New York Fashion Week in New York.

Feb 14

USA-FILM (GRAPHIC)

GRAPHIC: Box office breakup: The rise and fall of the rom-com

This graphics-led story looks at the popularity of romantic comedies over the past few decades according to box office figures. The story deconstructs what makes a successful rom-com and looks at how the genre could make make a comeback on streaming platforms.

14 Feb 09:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

FILMFESTIVAL-BERLIN/RED CARPET (PIX) (TV)

Workers lay red carpet for Berlinale film festival

Workers lay the red carpet for the 73nd Berlin International Film Festival

14 Feb 15:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

UKRAINE-CRISIS/ANNIVERSARY-GAZPROM (PIX, TV) (PIX)

How can Russia's energy giant Gazprom rebound from sanctions blow?

Gazprom is suffering badly under sanctions. While Russian oil continues to move around the world, albeit with complications, sanctions on gas have hit Russia and its gas giant Gazprom much harder. We would like to look forward to 2023 and beyond and examine what the giant can do to bounce back.

Feb 14

UKRAINE-CRISIS/ANNIVERSARY-KHERSON (PIX)

WIDER IMAGE - Elderly brothers eke out life among ruins of Ukraine war

The two houses in what had been no-man's land between Russian and Ukrainian forces are badly damaged by shelling, there is no central power or heating and the surrounding fields are heavily mined, making them unworkable. Yet the Kovalyov brothers - Stepan who is 80 and Volodymyr who is 77 - and their wives have decided to stay in the isolated farming village of Posad-Pokrovske in southern Ukraine to live out their days in the place they know best.

14 Feb 09:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

SPORTS

ALPINE-SKIING/WORLD (PIX)

Team Parallel FIS Alpine World SKI Championship in Meribel

FIS Alpine World SKI Championship for Team Parallel race in Meribel.

14 Feb 11:15 ET / 11:15 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

ALEXJONES-BANKRUPTCY/

Sandy Hook plaintiffs seek third trial against bankrupt Alex Jones

The parents of a six-year old child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting have asked a bankruptcy judge to let them proceed to trial against right-wing provocateur Alex Jones, who claimed for years that the 2012 shooting was a hoax. The trial, tentatively scheduled for March, would be the third defamation trial against Jones and his Infowars media company, after two previous trials found Jones liable for $1.5 billion in damages.

14 Feb 14:00 ET / 14:00 GMT