A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Source: reuters.com

Like the German mark, French franc and Finnish markka, Sweden’s krona may one day become a relic of the past — if the country’s proponents of the euro get their way. Source: bloomberg.com

Luo Li’s ski resort north of Beijing is a rare post-pandemic success story that Chinese authorities want to replicate through state-led investments in various services sectors, in what is emerging as an important, albeit risky, policy shift this year. Source: reuters.com

Japan’s economy eked out an annualised 0.2% expansion in the October-December quarter, government data showed on Monday, scraping back to growth as corporate investment only just reversed its previous decline. Source: reuters.com

Thailand’s economy grew more than expected in the fourth quarter, likely supported by rising exports, a rebound in tourism and government stimulus measures. Source: bloomberg.com

Year of the horse signals optimism and opportunity, with authorities keen that the extra day of holiday this year provides an economic boost Source: theguardian.com