* Warns Japan's fiscal situation 'extremely serious' (Recasts with Kuroda's quotes, background on BOJ policy)

UPDATE 1-German Bund yields hit two-week lows as Italian PM set to resign  Reuters

* BOJ holds fire, unveils policy review plan in Dec (Recasts with quotes from minutes, background on BOJ policy review)

Germany faces huge fiscal challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic and won't be able to stick to its strict debt limits for years, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff was quoted as saying on Monday.

The European Central Bank primarily focuses on bank credit conditions and bond yields when assessing if financing conditions are favourable, ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane said on Monday, fleshing out key conditions for setting stimulus.

UPDATE 1-Japan's economy to recover to pre-pandemic levels next year, says BOJ's Kuroda  Reuters

UPDATE 1-Indonesia c.bank governor predicts signs of inflationary pressure in Q4  Reuters

* KOSPI rises, foreigners net sellers * Korean won weakens against U.S. dollar * South Korea benchmark bond yield rises SEOUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South Korean shares rose on Monday, led by chip giants Samsung Ele…

Summary List PlacementPresident Joe Biden is planning another wave of executive actions, set to address the financial struggles facing millions of Americans as the pandemic continues. "The American people cannot afford to wait," Brian Deese, the White House N…

South Africa's rand weakened on Friday, as a rally in riskier assets driven by hopes of U.S. economic stimulus faded, while stocks also fell.

* FTSE 100, FTSE 250 both off 0.5% (Adds comments, updates prices)

UPDATE 1-Recovery hopes lift British mid-caps; Ibstock shines  Reuters.com

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is set to get broad parliamentary backing for 32 billion euros of extra spending for the COVID-hit economy, lawmakers said, after he narrowly survived this week's attempt by a junior coalition partner to unseat him.

Malaysia's central bank left its key benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday but kept the door ajar for more monetary stimulus as the country grapples with fresh lockdowns and surging coronavirus cases.

Janet Yellen, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Treasury Secretary, urged lawmakers on Tuesday to "act big" on the next coronavirus relief package, adding that the benefits outweigh the costs of a higher debt burden.

* Graphic: Trade-weighted sterling since Brexit vote http://tmsnrt.rs/2hwV9Hv (Updates prices)

UPDATE 1-Germany takes up 40% less new debt in 2020 than planned  Reuters

* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields http://tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr (Adds analyst comments, ZEW data)

UPDATE 1-Euro zone banks to tighten access to credit further in Q1 - ECB  Reuters

Investor sentiment in Germany rose by more than expected in January on improved expectations for exports, buoying the outlook for Europe's largest economy, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday.

* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields http://tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr (Updates prices)

On Wednesday, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, taking over the leadership of a country racked by COVID-19, deep socio-economic divisions and facing challenges to its global leadership role.

On Wednesday, Joe Biden will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States, taking over the leadership of a country racked by COVID-19, deep socio-economic divisions and facing challenges to its global leadership role.

Asian share markets retreated from highs on Monday as disappointing news on U.S. consumer spending tempered risk sentiment ahead of a closely-watched reading on the health of the Chinese economy.

Italy forecasts its debt to soar to a new post-war record level of 158.5% of gross domestic output (GDP) this year, surpassing the 155.6% goal it set in September, a government source told Reuters on Saturday.

Stimulus check update: Deadline for taxpayers to collect 2019 refunds worth up to $6,557 in six days https://t.co/ltapdtJZtH

RT @DryBulkETF: The week started with Chinese #inflation data surprising on the downside. This together with the mounting risk of deflation…

RT @DryBulkETF: The week started with Chinese #inflation data surprising on the downside. This together with the mounting risk of deflation…

The week started with Chinese #inflation data surprising on the downside. This together with the mounting risk of deflation in the world’s second-largest #economy are likely to lead to further calls for stimulus measures to support growth and prices. https://t.co/vNsj1tsK5f

This spoke to me. While recently reading Stephen Covey’s book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, I was reminded of this valuable advice: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our re…https://t.co/PCI2JNqwi4

RT @Andr_rej: #Lithiumstocks continue to rally on positive spillover from Wall Street and expectations of more stimulus from China. $SYA is…

RT @Andr_rej: #Lithiumstocks continue to rally on positive spillover from Wall Street and expectations of more stimulus from China. $SYA is…

#Lithiumstocks continue to rally on positive spillover from Wall Street and expectations of more stimulus from China. $SYA is up by 6% on promising drilling update on its Moblan lithium project in Canada. #asxstocks #chinesestocks https://t.co/uUL0YMtoDb

Should AI be afraid? There are differences between self-initiated sensation and stimulus-response protocols. You and I are self-initiated consciousnesses. We were created by God with our own wills, desires, and independent activities. This is very diffe…https://t.co/Zj6xGXOoKS

RT @PSGWealth: Global markets were mixed at the start of the week as hopes for fresh stimulus from China boosted eastern markets, while mos…

Global markets were mixed at the start of the week as hopes for fresh stimulus from China boosted eastern markets, while most markets in the west closed down as investors worried about the future path of monetary policy tightening. Read more: https://t.co/lhDugwYeWm https://t.co/8DCljdeqcI

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Commodities were broadly steady through June. Fundamentals have started to stabilise & current volatility – driven by a market focus on weak Chinese data & an ongoing hawkish central bank narrative – contrasts with optimism for potential Chinese stimulus https://t.co/ueuw4fmxeV

#COMMODITY MARKET UPDATE- #Copper settled flat amid weak economic data from China #Zinc settled flat amid expectations China would undertake more stimulus measures #Aluminium gains on heightened expectations for economic stimulus measures in China #Kediaupdates #MCX

Stimulus update

China's #inflation_data triggers #deflation concerns and sparks speculation of economic stimulus. Read more in our latest update: https://t.co/X0vrCiapkQ #Equiti

#COMMODITY MARKET UPDATE- #Naturalgas dropped on near record output and lowered for demand. #Copper gains as LME stocks fell to their lowest since April #Zinc dropped amid demand uncertainty in China. #Aluminium gains on heigh expectations for economic stimulus measures in China.

#StimulusCheck Update: Direct payment worth $1,000 scheduled to go out in #LA in 10 days https://t.co/5QnKpJAB86 https://t.co/F20bdSsxK4

Stimulus update

SO, IT'S DONE! SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS SENT! SENIORS, LOW INCOME! 4th Stimulus Check Update. https://t.co/TvBi5eZiiS

RT @AlloyCPAs: #Stimulus Update: Here’s When You Can Claim Child #TaxCredit Money if Your Baby Was Born in 2023 https://t.co/fUdd21GyjU

Stimulus check update: Deadline extended for Pennsylvania tax rebate program https://t.co/vgGng4nLkf

RT @garyblack00: We post a daily pre-mkt update every morning to Subscribers. Today: China’s proposed economic stimulus, Fed’s likely pause…

#Stimulus Update: Here’s When You Can Claim Child #TaxCredit Money if Your Baby Was Born in 2023 https://t.co/fUdd21GyjU

Stimulus check update: Deadline for taxpayers to collect 2019 refunds announced by IRS in 12 days https://t.co/DyX9CUdY8R

SO, IT’S DONE! SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS SENT! SENIORS, LOW INCOME! 4th Stimulus Check Update #NursingHomeLicensing #SeniorLiving #LongTermCare #NursingHome #NursingHomeCare [Video] In this video, we are talking about more States and $1400 fourth stimulus… https://t.co/HdRVAMGYwf

RT @dcexaminer: Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $1,000 will be sent in eight days https://t.co/YHooqWs3AU

Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $1,000 will be sent in eight days https://t.co/YHooqWs3AU

RT @dcexaminer: Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $1,000 scheduled to go out in 12 days https://t.co/6OUu8X1rAz

Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $1,000 scheduled to go out in 12 days https://t.co/6OUu8X1rAz

#COMMODITY MARKET #UPDATE - #Copper fell amid weak global economic growth outlook and tepid demand in China. #Zinc gains amid expectations China would undertake more stimulus measures #Aluminum prices dropped amid strong supply. #Kediaupdates #MCX

RT @dcexaminer: Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $1,000 scheduled to go out in 13 days https://t.co/XVEeCbyTEi

RT @USATODAYmoney: More than 200 members of the House support a plan to renew the $300-a-month child tax credit payments and a $2,000 baby…

Stimulus check update: Deadline for taxpayers to collect 2019 refunds announced by IRS in 13 days https://t.co/LyOATzgUJW

Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $1,000 scheduled to go out in LA in nine days https://t.co/nN8QjGsv1Y

RT @RepRitchie: The #ChildTaxCredit lifted millions of kids out of poverty and helped millions of struggling families afford basic necessit…

Stimulus update

RT @MusicalChairs14: Quick update of the stimulus data. RBNZ and Treasury are determined to make us the case study of how *not* to handle a…

RT @MusicalChairs14: Quick update of the stimulus data. RBNZ and Treasury are determined to make us the case study of how *not* to handle a…

RT @adrianthedev: Today I learned about the `stimulus:manifest:update` command which will update the `app/javascript/controllers/index.js`…