The Australian dollar rose broadly on Tuesday against a basket of global currencies, rebounding sharply from a two-week low against its U.S. counterpart, following an unexpected decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.85%. The decision came as a surprise to the markets, which had confidently priced in at least a 25-basis-point rate cut....

The New Zealand dollar declined in Asian trading on Wednesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, hitting a two-week low against its U.S. counterpart. The drop followed a widely expected decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to leave interest rates unchanged at their lowest level in three years. The RBNZ stated that it expects to ease...

At the conclusion of its July 8 meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australias Monetary Policy Committee decided on Tuesday morning to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.85%, the lowest level since May 2023, defying market expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut. The Reserve Bank of Australia stated that it is waiting for additional information to confirm that inflation remains on...

The U.S. dollar held steady against most major currencies during Tuesday trading amid the ongoing trade escalation led by President Donald Trump's administration against other economies. President Donald Trump had earlier warned countries aligning with the BRICS alliances policies which conflict with American interests that they would face additional tariffs of 10%. Trump wrote on social media: Any country that...

05:43 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- U.S. crude oil inventories fell 1 million barrels to 414.6 million barrels in the week ended Jan. 3, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its This Week in Petroleum report released Wednesday. Crude oil production edged 17,000 barrels per day (b/d) lower to 13.58 million b/d week-over-week, the EIA reported. Crude oil...

08:11 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Thursday before a light data schedule but a busy day of appearances by Federal Reserve officials. The US Government and stock markets are closed for the National Day of Mourning for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray &...

11:53 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- US government bond yields declined in shortened trading on Thursday, while crude oil futures rose and the dollar weakened against the Japanese yen. The US 10-year Treasury yield dropped 3.6 basis points to 4.66%, retreating from its highest since late April scaled earlier this week. The two-year yield fell 3.1 basis points to...

05:07 AM EST, 01/09/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Crude oil prices held steady early Thursday as investors weighed winter fuel demand outlook against large additions to U.S. fuel inventories. Brent crude edged 1% lower to US$76.12 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude lost 0.2% to US$73.17/b at last look. JPMorgan analysts said January oil demand is expected to rise by...

Across the recent three months, 9 analysts have shared their insights on DocuSign ( DOCU ) , expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish...

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Microsoft ( MSFT ) , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MSFT usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from...

Couchbase ( BASE ) has been analyzed by 12 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 3 5 3...

Throughout the last three months, 8 analysts have evaluated Cisco Systems ( CSCO ) , offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total...

Police in the Indian capital and the northern state of Uttar Pradesh - both hotbeds of dissent - have used the technology during protests that have raged since mid-December against a new citizenship law that critics say marginalises Muslims.

Senior members of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservatives who have demanded Chinese telecoms giant Huawei must not have a role in Britain's 5G mobile network are conducting "a kind of witch-hunt", China's ambassador to London said on Sunday.

IT services major Wipro has clarified that the disappearance of the Assam NRC data from its cloud service is related to a non-payment of dues and will be restored once the government makes the payment.

The tactic of paying micro-influencers — people with a few thousand engaged social media followers — to spread political messages or make content is gathering momentum ahead of the 2020 race, though some industry players remain wary.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China will extend its anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy by three months, its commerce ministry said on Wednesday, giving EU exporters, mainly French cognac suppliers, more time to try to avert painful Chinese penalties. The probe, initiated in January 2024 amid heightened trade tensions between China and the 27-state bloc, was originally due to be concluded in...

* Trump set to announce reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday * Shipping companies concerned about potential drop in demand * Uncertainty over future policy moves fogs industry response By Lisa Baertlein, Victoria Waldersee and Renee Maltezou LOS ANGELES/BERLIN/ATHENS, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff plan has the ocean shipping industry on edge as he stokes a trade...

04:31 AM EDT, 04/02/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Sizzle Acquisition Corp. II said late Tuesday it priced its initial public offering of 20 million units at $10 apiece. The units will likely be listed Wednesday on the Nasdaq Global Market and begin trading under the SZZLU ticker, the blank-check company said. The class A ordinary shares and share rights are expected...

LOS ANGELES/BERLIN/ATHENS (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff plan has the ocean shipping industry on edge as he stokes a trade war destined to stanch transport demand and send companies scrambling to manage the fallout. The Trump administration on Wednesday is set to announce reciprocal tariffs targeting nations that have duties on U.S. goods. That move would come...

Phishing scams have wreaked havoc in the digital asset ecosystem and are making a comeback amidst market-wide recovery. These attacks have grown increasingly sophisticated, leading to high-profile crypto investors, whales, and prominent industry figures becoming victims, ultimately resulting in substantial financial losses. In its latest update on March 21st, CertiK identified a deposit of 3,700 ETH into Tornado Cash on...

Dogecoin has emerged as one of the top-performing assets amidst market recovery from significant volatility last weekend. Trading at $0.164, the eighth-largest crypto by market capitalization, has extended its monthly gains to nearly 96%. Coinciding with this surge, the number of transactions by DOGE whales has hit a new milestone. Dogecoin Whales Make a Splash Amidst renewed market activity, Dogecoins...

TL;DR Meme coins on the Solana blockchain have shown potential for high profits, with instances of substantial investment returns highlighted. Despite these opportunities, the inherent volatility of meme coins underscores a considerable risk of losses. Meme coins built on the Solana blockchain have been thriving in the past several months, with the sector spewing new ones quite frequently. Todays best...

Solana (SOL) has become the most popular blockchain ecosystem in 2024, capturing nearly 50% of global crypto investor interest in chain-specific narratives, according to a recent report by crypto data aggregator CoinGecko. The report follows the accelerated resurgence of SOL this year, currently at $177 and getting closer to its 2021 highs. Another reason behind Solana’s massive traction is the...