The Japanese yen weakened in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, extending its losses for a third consecutive session against the US dollar and reaching the 160-yen threshold, placing investors on high alert for a possible intervention by Japanese monetary authorities to support the local currency and curb excessive movements in the foreign exchange...

The US dollar traded near its highest level in two months on Thursday as renewed conflict in the Gulf region weighed on risk appetite, while investors remained alert to the possibility of Japanese intervention as the yen hovered near the key 160-per-dollar level. Renewed attacks Iranian attacks on Kuwait on Wednesday damaged Kuwait International Airport and left dozens injured, while...

The euro rose against a basket of global currencies in European trading on Thursday and is on track to post its first gain in four sessions against the US dollar, supported by improving risk sentiment as hopes grow for a peace agreement that could end the conflict in the Middle East, particularly following the announcement of a US-brokered ceasefire between...

The euro weakened in European trading on Wednesday against a basket of global currencies, resuming its losses against the US dollar and moving further away from two-week highs. The single currency remains under pressure due to risk aversion as investors assess developments in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, following confirmation from both sides that diplomatic contacts continue and discussions over...

(Updates for European morning trading) By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields fell slightly on Thursday, extending a drop from Wednesday as investors priced in more easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the central bank to opt for a large interest rate cut. In an interview on Bloomberg TV,...

(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday after hotter-than-expected producer prices data contrasted with recent tame consumer prices data that had boosted bets of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. Data from the Labor Department showed the Producer Price Index rose 3.3% on an annual basis in July, compared with a 2.5% gain expected by economists polled...

(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Futures: Dow up 0.02%, S&P 500 down 0.05%, Nasdaq down 0.09% Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Thursday following a strong run on Wall Street this week and investors awaited fresh economic data to...

07:26 AM EDT, 08/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity markets were trending lower before the opening bell Thursday as investors await last month's data on producer prices after a key consumer inflation report earlier in the week lifted expectations for a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq declined 0.1% each in premarket activity,...

Utimaco provides a Public Warning System (PWS) that sends alerts and warnings within seconds to every cell phone in an area affected by a catastrophic situation without the need for mobile numbers and irrespective of the congestion in the telecom network.

Huawei Technologies has teamed up with China's Shaanxi Coal Industry Co to pilot the intelligent coal mine technology in two places. Smart coal mine sensors monitor parameters like gas build-up, ventilation levels and flooding, and send an alert if any of these reach a dangerous level. Sustainability too has to be factored into the equation, going forward.

Erratic patterns of rainfall, heatwaves, storms, floods, and other consequences of climate change are threatening our genetically similar food crops. The way out is to introduce genetic diversity, but that's easier said than done.

”If you’re watching television, the TV screen will flash the warning message and there will be audio too. If you’re listening to a song on the radio, it will be cut short and the alert will be aired. This will be done very shortly,” the official said.

In the first round of elections, the fight in key constituencies like Purulia, Baghmundi, Kharagpur, Medinipur, Khejuri, Kanthi North, Kanthi South will be interesting to watch.

Various opinion surveys show the LDF well clear of the half-way mark in the 140-member house, with the UDF falling behind.

The poll arithmetic is not as simple as one thinks it to be.

Anannyah Kumari Alex is the first-ever transgender to contest assembly elections in Kerala.

09:27 AM EDT, 05/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Globex Mining Enterprises ( GLBXF ) has granted Australia-based Evion Group an option to acquire the Carp fluorspar property in Nevada, Globex said Wednesday. Under the terms, Evion would pay US$1.645 million in cash payments, US$2.0 million in shares, and complete $3.75 million in work expenditures over four years to earn a 100%...

09:26 AM EDT, 05/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Upstart (UPST) has entered a partnership with USF Credit Union to expand access to personal loans through its AI-driven lending marketplace, it said Wednesday. The arrangement aims to allow qualified applicants on Upstart's platform to receive tailored loan offers and transition into a USF Credit Union-branded application and closing process. ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / All Things Mobile Analytic, Inc. ( ATMH ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Metis Technology S.p.A., a prestigious Italian company specialized in digital transformation, enterprise architecture, and system integration. This acquisition creates powerful synergies with NS12 S.p.A., which was acquired earlier this year, further consolidating ATMH's...

MIAMI, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortify Restoration, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, today announced the acquisition of Beaches Construction, a provider of structural restoration services headquartered in Panama City Beach, Florida. The acquisition expands Fortify's presence into the Florida Panhandle while also extending the company's reach into the Jacksonville and Tampa markets. The partnership marks Fortify's third acquisition since the...

The crypto industry has been focussing hard on making the business more environment friendly.

Shark Tank star and Canadian millionaire Kevin O’Leary, who has always been bullish on Bitcoin, expressed how the adoption of green energy by mining companies could reduce fossil fuel usage and trigger a wider acceptance of sustainable energy

The Discovery Fund aims to identify and empower entrepreneurs and early-stage startups to leverage the potential of cryptocurrencies to address real-world problems.

El Salvador and Iceland are hotspots to watch out for as world wakes up to power of cutting-edge geothermal.