The US dollar fell on Tuesday against a basket of major rivals amid mounting concerns about the US fiscal situation following Trumps big tax bill, and with uncertainty about the trade agreements. Investors are now betting on a faster pace of Fed rate cuts this year, while waiting for crucial US data this week, including the payrolls report on Friday....

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the bank wouldve cut interest rates if it werent for President Trumps tariff plans. In response to a question at the European Central Bank Forum in Portugal, he said the Fed paused its moves on interest rates when it saw the size of the tariffs, with inflation forecasts rising after their announcement. The Fed...

The dollar fell against most major rivals on Monday amid increasing concerns about a possible trade war once more between the US and other major economies. Canada cancelled the digital services tax aimed at US tech companies in an attempt to revive trade talks with the US. The Canadian finance ministry said PM Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump...

The euro rose in European trade on Tuesday, on track for the ninth daily profit in a row against the US dollar, and trading above $1.18 for the first time since 2021. It comes amid concerns about the Federal Reserves independence and US financial stability after new attacks by Trump against Powell. Recently, the odds of a European Central Banks...

12:37 PM EDT, 10/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US equity indexes advanced midday Thursday as government bond yields rose after new sanctions on Russia boosted crude oil prices. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.7% to 22,906.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 6,728.5 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.2% higher at 46,665.9. Energy and technology were among the top gainers...

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01:02 PM EDT, 10/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were higher Thursday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) rising 1.2% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) adding 3.3%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 2.4%. In corporate news, IonQ ( IONQ ) , Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) and Quantum Computing (QUBT) are in talks to...

01:13 PM EDT, 10/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV were higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was up 0.7%. US equity indexes advanced midday Thursday amid quarterly earnings releases while new sanctions on Russia boosted crude oil prices. Energy iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) each...

STMicroelectronics ( STM ) disclosed further elements of its program to reshape its global manufacturing footprint. This program builds on the one the company announced in October 2024 to strengthen its competitiveness. CEO Jean-Marc Chéry said the technology R&D, design, and high-volume manufacturing activities in Italy and France will remain central to its global operations. Tesla, Inc. ( TSLA )...

Japanese gaming companies Nintendo Co ( NTDOF ) (OTC:NTDOF) and Sony Group Corp ( SONY )  look to raise prices on their game consoles to shift the burden of the US tariffs on the consumers, reported Bloomberg, citing its research. Under normal circumstances, American consumers are ready to shell out up to 30% more for a Switch 2 or PlayStation 5, implying up...

April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the termination of several information technology services contracts valued at $5.1 billion, including companies such as Accenture ( ACN ) and Deloitte, according to a Pentagon memo. The pacts represent non-essential spending on third party consultants for services Pentagon employees can perform, Hegseth said in the memo released late...

In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple ( AAPL ) and its primary competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. By closely examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, our aim is...

Accusing Kejriwal of being busy with election campaigning in poll-bound states and waking up to the situation late, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, said that the Centre had held a meeting with Chief Secretaries and senior officials from four North Indian states on 20th October to discuss measures to reduce air pollution, which he claims weren't adopted by the AAP-led governments.

Activists have contended that words like "ecotourism facilities" and "any other purposes" are too vague and may pave the way for widespread exploitation and misuse.

The probe pertains to Dapoli resort, which is allegedly illegal. The former minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav) leader, Anil Parab, allegedly wangled a permit to use land meant for agricultural use. The ED had started the investigation under the the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a complaint from the Environment Ministry.

On Tuesday, the Gehlot government invited bids for both projects to build the dams within the next four years. The chief minister had announced both projects in last year’s budget.

SMX (Security Matters) PLC ( SMX ) shares are surging Monday morning after the company unveiled its new Digital Material Passport Platform, or DMPP, a system designed to identify, track and tokenize real-world materials and products across global supply chains. Here’s what investors need to know. SMX (Security Matters) ( SMX ) stock is among today’s top performers. Why are...

11:02 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Bank of New York Mellon ( BK ) has been selected by the US Treasury Department as a financial agent to support the roll out of Trump Accounts, investment accounts for children created by last year's tax law. Under this designation, the bank will oversee the initial accounts and develop the new app...

Vertical Aerospace Ltd. ( EVTWF ) shares rose in Monday’s premarket trading following a key piloted flight milestone that advanced its eVTOL program. Flight Milestone And Certification Progress The company successfully completed a thrust-to-wingborne transition, with its full-scale aircraft taking off vertically and transitioning to wingborne flight under U.K. Civil Aviation Authority oversight, in coordination with the European Union Aviation...

11:08 AM EDT, 04/06/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Celldex Therapeutics ( CLDX ) said Monday that it has closed its underwritten public offering of 11.9 million shares, raising $345 million in gross proceeds at $29 apiece. The company said that underwriters fully exercised their option to buy 1.6 million shares. Shares of the company were up 1.2% in Monday trading. Price:...

“Its officially Fed week, the week weve all been waiting for,” exclaimed macroeconomics outlet The Kobeissi Letter on March 17. The US Central Bank will make its highly anticipated announcement on March 20, which will set the tone for the USs economic outlook going forward. Key Events This Week: 1. Housing Starts data Tuesday 2. Fed Interest Rate Decision Wednesday...

Meme coins are back at it with significant gains throughout the past 24 hours. The market is recovering, in general, but some meme coins are undoubtedly performing better than the rest. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is up a whopping 13% over the past 24 hours, trading at slightly below $0.0003. The cryptocurrency remains down some 10% on the weekly chart, outlining...

Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific announced that total revenue for fiscal year 2023 amounted to $502.4 million, reflecting a decrease of $137.9 million or 22% from the $640.3 million recorded in the previous year. Core Scientific said that it had successfully mined 19,274 BTC (valued at approximately $1.4 billion) during 2023 despite undergoing bankruptcy. Core Scientific Reports Revenue FallAccording to...

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged 17 individuals for allegedly perpetrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of Latino investors in the country for approximately $300 million. According to an official release from the regulator, the alleged fraudsters operated under a company named CryptoFX LLC, which is based in Houston, Texas. SEC Charges 17 For...